Sweet Little Bee-like Antique Folk Art Pin Cushion miniature food And I have to say

And I have to say this is about as elegant a tinsel painting as I've ever seen--look at the detail photos of those hydrangea and voluptuous rose

it is beautiful

though possibly an engraving

Solid steel I think - it's quite heavy for its size

Picturesque seascapes are lovely

Sweet Little Bee-like Antique Folk Art Pin Cushion miniature food And I have to sayJust too sweet a little pin cushion to resist, which to me looks something like a bird or bee flying into spring! Clearly made with a lot of love, with that pink silk ribbon hand stitched all around the edges, a small gap left at the nose end for hanging. Terrific fabric too, brocade I want to call it, with cream on black seaweed pattern and areas of well worn velvet. And then a pretty little blue and white patch sewn on to the underside, I presume a