Well, as promised I am here to update you on my status as a Dorset shawl pin maker. I am a Dorset shawl pin maker! I tried it out today and in two hours had created a shawl pin! I did make a small one (1-1/8 inches), so those take less time.
Step 1: Cast the Ring — this is the time consuming/annoying part!
Step 2: Slick the Ring — this just means nudging the knotted edge to the back.
Step 3: Decorate — I chose a simple design called Bachelor Buttons
Step 4: Add the side rings that make this a shawl pin
Step 5: Make Stick Pin — I used an existing shawl pin stick
Because mine is a bit small, I think it would look really cute on a sweater!
The supplies are plastic rings, perle coton #5 and/or 8, needles, and metallic thread. The sticks she uses are bamboo skewers that we all have in our kitchens!
There you have it! Pat Olski has all of her knowledge and creativity available in numerous books and magazines. I got my information from Crafting Thread Shawl Pins.
Lovely!!
Comment by Amy — March 28, 2022 @ 4:44 pm
I love your beautiful adaptation— it is stunning.
Comment by Pat — March 28, 2022 @ 11:40 pm
So very pretty!
Comment by Kathy Wl — March 29, 2022 @ 12:37 pm
These are so lovely. I think straight Japanese hair pin sticks would work too. I need the book!
Comment by annie — March 29, 2022 @ 1:23 pm
Beautiful work!
Comment by ruth — April 5, 2022 @ 12:01 pm
You are an intrepid fine craft woman!!
Comment by gail snowden — July 8, 2022 @ 11:57 am