Pincushion Base

Typical Price: $29.00

This round Pin Cushion Base has a diameter of 4” and is 1 ½” tall.

Needleworkers – use this Shaker-inspired base to create your own pin cushion with your needlework design! If you prefer not to install a pin cushion, this piece also makes an excellent tray for holding or organizing small items such as jewelry or sewing implements.

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  • Shaker pin cushion base in antiqued natural finish - handcrafted for mounting finished needlework by LeHay’s Shaker Boxes

    Antiqued Natural Finish

  • Shaker pin cushion base in black milk paint - handcrafted for mounting finished needlework by LeHay’s Shaker Boxes

    Black Milk Paint Finish

  • Shaker pin cushion base in blue milk paint - handcrafted for mounting finished needlework by LeHay’s Shaker Boxes

    Blue Milk Paint Finish

  • Shaker pin cushion base in pumpkin milk paint - handcrafted for mounting finished needlework by LeHay’s Shaker Boxes

    Pumpkin Milk Paint Finish

  • Shaker pin cushion base in red milk paint - handcrafted for mounting finished needlework by LeHay’s Shaker Boxes

    Red Milk Paint Finish

  • Shaker pin cushion base in sea green milk paint - handcrafted for mounting finished needlework by LeHay’s Shaker Boxes

    Sea Green Milk Paint Finish

  • Shaker pin cushion base in yellow milk paint - handcrafted for mounting finished needlework by LeHay’s Shaker Boxes

    Yellow Milk Paint Finish

  • Shaker pin cushion base in green milk paint - handcrafted for mounting finished needlework by LeHay’s Shaker Boxes

    Green Milk Paint Finish

  • Shaker pin cushion base in grey milk paint - handcrafted for mounting finished needlework by LeHay’s Shaker Boxes

    Grey Milk Paint Finish

  • Shaker pin cushion base in red milk paint - handcrafted for mounting finished needlework by LeHay’s Shaker Boxes
  • Shaker pin cushion base in red milk paint - handcrafted for mounting finished needlework by LeHay’s Shaker Boxes
Craftsman shaping swallowtail joints for a handcrafted Shaker box in Maine, perfect for needlework and sewing storage.

Construction

Materials: The sides of this box are constructed from maple or birch and the top and bottom boards from quarter-sawn pine. All lumber is milled at our shop here in Embden, Maine.

Hand-Cut Joints: Each swallowtail joint is individually hand-cut by Robert LeHay, ensuring each piece is unique.

Fasteners: The band and top and bottom boards are secured with copper tacks made on original 19th-century machines.

Finish Options: Available in a variety of milk paint and natural finishes. All painted pieces receive two coats of a high-quality tung oil finish, while natural finish boxes receive five coats. This oil finish ensures that the box is well protected and the finish will only get better with age.

Aged Appearance: Copper tacks are darkened to provide a vintage look. Following tradition, the bottom of painted pieces is left unpainted, then dyed and oiled to provide an aged patina.