Dawn Cook Ronningen is the author of Antique American Needlework Tools (Schiffer, 2018). She is a collector, needleworker, teacher, and lecturer. She can be found on Instagram and Facebook sharing her collections and travels. Learn more at collectorwithaneedle.blogspot.com.
Dawn Cook Ronningen shares some of the more whimsical pincushions from her collection. They are sure to bring a smile to any stitcher.
Studying the details of vintage and antique textiles can lead to many questions, and it helps us learn more about the era they came from.