Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Rest in Peace

Heather M. of In Love With Threads was inspired by the Hari-kuyo needlebook to make this final resting place for dead needles...


A steampunk-inspired coffin.

Old, gold silk and copper gears with embroidered bullions...


Finished beautifully into this miniature box...


It's only 3" tall x 2" wide!

I loved it so much that I bought it for Irene.  Though she doesn't know it yet.  (ahem. hi Irene.  I have a present for you.)

It seems to me like Heather and Irene had similar ideas for their broken needles.  (I shared Irene's needlebook last post...here.)



So I'd like to get Heather's coffin together with Irene's needlebook.

Who knows.  Something very creative might come from a coffin full of broken needles.

And should you think that a coffin isn't necessarily the gentlest place for a tired and broken needle to rest.  Well, this is no pine box.  Heather lined this casket with velvet...


Nothing but the best for our beloved dead needles.

Happy Halloween everyone.

May your broken needles...rest in peace.

P.S.  You can visit Heather's blog here.  And her Etsy shop here.  Thank you Heather, for a great idea.

Note:  This post was pre-scheduled before Hurricane Sandy hit, in anticipation of my loss of power.  It seems a little trivial at this point given the devastation and loss experienced by those in New York, New Jersey and other areas in the Northeast. Sending love and support to all our friends who were affected.

13 comments:

margaret said...

not sure how to comment on this! certainly someone with great imagination and beautifully made.

Catherine said...

That, is very creative! Thanks for sharing!

Thearica said...

Too wickedly sweet!!!

Lorraine said...

Wickedly creative!

Heather M. said...

Thanks so much, Susan, for the wonderful comments. And I was right, you took much better pictures than I did. The little coffins are such fun to make.

Createology said...

Such a beautiful little coffin for dead needles. How sweet of you to gift it to Irene. Thankful you are safe from the storm and prayers for all who are struggling...

Marta Brysha said...

This is AWESOME and I know your friend Irene will just love it. I can't say I break that many needles when stitching, but they do go blunt and get bent out of shape by the heat of my hand. They get unceremoniously chucked in the bin usually preceded by lots of grumbles and occasional swearing until I realise that if I just change the needle my problems will be resolved.

Marta Brysha said...

This is AWESOME and I know your friend Irene will just love it. I can't say I break that many needles when stitching, but they do go blunt and get bent out of shape by the heat of my hand. They get unceremoniously chucked in the bin usually preceded by lots of grumbles and occasional swearing until I realise that if I just change the needle my problems will be resolved.

Jillayne said...

How great is this... now I get what you said in the last post about having just the thing for Irene's needles... isn't it wonderful when you find exactly the right gift for someone!?!?

Rachel said...

The steampunk style is just right here - must have been great fun to stitch.

LUNA said...

He he super !

Kelly aka STITCHNMOMMA said...

OMG! I love it! What a great idea. :)

~Kelly
http://stitchnmomma.blogspot.com

Magpie Sue said...

I LOVE the coffin! Heather and Irene sounds like the kind of people I would love to hang out with. :- )

That being said, I've looked at the ecourse for your needlebook and am intrigued. Is there any glueing involved in the construction process? Or fusing? I have to avoid adhesives for health reasons.

Glad to hear you're doing well in spite of Sandy. I'm working on a quilt to eventually donate to one of the victims.

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