Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Puzzle Ball

I finished sewing the puzzle ball together yesterday. Maggie B seemed to think these were sewing related, but I've always thought they were baby toys - does anyone out there know for sure? Anyway, I'm glad to have it done and move on to the next project.


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14 comments:

  1. Kindred QuiltsOctober 2, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    I love it! It's on my very long list of "to do!" I have no idea about the history of puzzle balls... will have to research!

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  2. Janet O.October 2, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    I know nothing about puzzle balls, either, but it looks like it could work as either a baby toy or a pin cushion. I just look at it and think, "Who figures out these things?"
    You did a good job of it. I don't think I would be able to wrap my brain around it. : )

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  3. NedraOctober 2, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    either way, it turned out very cute :)

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  4. audreyOctober 2, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    I don't know but it's very cute! If I had that laying around in my house though, my sons would be playing with it.:)

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  5. Shuttle, Hook and NeedleOctober 2, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    I first saw puzzle balls as a child in Kentucky. Women there made and sold them as a child's toy. I learned to make them over 35 years ago and still make them.
    I was amazed when they reappeared now as sewing/pincushions.
    I have some Victorian sewing books from my great grandmother in which they were made as a pincushion oddity.
    Once you make one - you will want to make more! They are a lot of fun.

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  6. Sue SAOctober 2, 2013 at 3:02 PM

    I have only seen them made in bright colours for a child. But I guess a pin cushion is an option!

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  7. LauraLillyLauraOctober 2, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    Yours turned out so well. Congrats!! I love it no matter what it is!

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  8. KyleOctober 2, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    I love the colors that you chose and the stitching around the edges. Bet it was a lot of work. Yours looks perfect.

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  9. JuliaOctober 2, 2013 at 5:09 PM

    I've seen those baby puzzle ball on the internet. I've seen some that were crocheted . It looks like a lot of work. Very cute. You did a terrific job on it.

    JB

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  10. Rugs and PugsOctober 2, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    LOVE it!

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  11. Samplings from Spring CreekOctober 2, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    Don't know anything about puzzle balls--yours looks great--makes me want to try one for myself.

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  12. YvonneOctober 2, 2013 at 11:24 PM

    Very cute Gayle, I always thought it is a baby toy too.

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  13. Three Sheep StudioOctober 3, 2013 at 4:32 AM

    This looks complicated to make.
    Very beautiful and vintage !
    Rose

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  14. Raymond HomesteadOctober 3, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    I don't know but I do know that it looks very complicated to me!

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