Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 32, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 February 1911 — Broom Pincushion. [ARTICLE]

Broom Pincushion.

A very dainty novelty Is the broom pincushion. For this you will require a large flat cork, a meat skewer (a new one, of course) and a few yards of baby ribbon In some bright shade. Cut a small hole In the cork and insert the skewer firmly through It Now wind skewer and cork together with the ribbon until they are entirely covered. The bows on the skewer will hold the ribbon tight so far. The broom effect you will gain by the pins; they must be driven thickly; Into the under side of the cork, holding the ribbon at that point and at the same time giving a very good imitation of a tiny metal broom. These make very nice favors at informal parties, club meetings, etc.