Years ago, I posted a tutorial for homemade display stands that has been one of my most viewed posts. They're easy to make and you can really fancy them up in any way you want. But for my Christmas village I wanted display stands that didn't show and were quick and easy to make. I came up with what I'm calling Caterpillar & Clothes Pin display stands. Let's make some.
All you need is some clothes pins, some pipe cleaners, and a hot glue gun.
Take the clothes pins apart.
Glue the pieces back together as shown. It just so happens that this creates the perfect angle for the stand.
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This is the caterpillar part. Wrap a pipe cleaner around a ruler 1 1/2 times so that you have a double section on one side and a single section on the other. Snip off the remainder.
Line up the bottom of a clothes pin stand with the bottom of the finished piece and make a small mark on either side of the top notch on the stand. Put some hot glue on the double section of the caterpillar and glue it onto the marked spot.
Slide the stand into the caterpillar. You'll feel the notch catch and secure the finished piece to the stand.
And that's it! When you're ready to put away your finished stitching, just slide the stand out of the caterpillar.
Amazing idea. Smart girl. Love it. hugs Lynda Ruth
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful tip/idea, Honeybee! Thank you for sharing and inspiring through your love of stitching.
ReplyDeleteSo easy, going to try this when I complete my little stitcheries - I usually turn them into tiny cushions in a basket. I wondered if you'd ever looked at a blog by "Little Cotton Rabbits"? Foxes is the connection I make for you both. Love your posts, have a wonderful time with your husband and beautiful furry ones. Thanks for all the interesting posts, I'm sure they take a lot of your time and I enjoy them very much. Elaine in UK
ReplyDeleteThank you for suggesting that blog, Elaine. Lovely!
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Marilyn
What a great idea, and it seems so easy, too. Thanks for sharing it. Thank you again for your wonderful Open House this week, and your posts throughout the year. They are always inspiring. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas, and can enjoy a relaxing and fun " Stitchy Planning Week" too.
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I always had the idea that I would stitch the village and make them into flat-folds. I'm now thinking I like your idea better! Thank you for sharing all your ideas, your stitching, your recipes, and your knowledge. Merry Christmas! MaryT
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea. I have a whole bag of clothespins that I no longer uses.
ReplyDeleteThat is a brilliant idea for displaying finished pieces! Thank you so much for sharing. :)
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