Clover Japan sewing kit with felted wool puffer fish pincushion

$18.99


This listing is for one sewing kit containing a small felted wool pin cushion in the shape of a pufferfish, needle threader, 2 sewing needles in a case, thread snips, two clips, 3 glass head pins and 3 colors of sewing thread. All the items arrive in a cute cardboard box.

Add pins to this tiny, felted merino wool pin cushion to make your own spiky puffer fish. The pin cushion is about 1.5 x 1.5 inches (3.8 x 3.8 cm) in size when including the fins. The body is about 1 x 1 inches (2.5 x 2.5 cm). It is perfect for a gift or for anyone that loves a quirky sewing notion or just happens to be obsessed with puffer fish (as I am!) The top of the puffer fish is a warm gray hue and the spots and belly are a white hue.

This adorable pin cushion was made in Kyrgyzstan in cooperation with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

The majority of the workers creating these felted pincushions are woman and reside near the southern shore of Lake Issyk-kul. They are now able to help support their families through their work with the JICA. Please learn more about how Clover Japan and the JICA are helping to revitalize this Asian nation here:

https://clover.co.jp/news/woolfeltpincushion

The pin cushions are created from merino wool and the dyeing is done using local plant dyes. The puffer fish is dyed using Espalset, an alpine plant that is part of the legume family and is also the source of nectar for "snow honey".

Please note that these pin cushions are made by hand and the size and shape of each one will vary slightly.

The kit also includes sewing necessities such as:
3 - glass head sewing pins (blue color)
2 - sewing needles in a plastic case
2 - plastic sewing clips
1 - needle threader
1 - plastic and metal thread snipper
1 - paper card containing 3 colors of thread (black, brown, white)

All items can be stored in the included cardboard box that contains an adorable illustration of a puffer fish.

All items are made in Japan except for the pincushion and thread (Thailand)

Pincushion: 100% wool
Thread snips: Blade: Stainless Steel
Handle: ABS Resin (plastic)
Needle Case: Polypropylene
Clips: Stainless Steel and Polycarbonate
Pin: Nickel plated steel and glass
Sewing thread: 100% polyester
Needle Threader: Main body: Aluminum
Wire: Stainless Steel
Storage box: Paper

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    My order was shipped quickly and packaged well. I will be a return customer. Cute sewing kit purchased as a gift.


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