Ornaments, Satin Beaded Pincushion Ball, Gold & Red with Pearls, Handmade, USA, Vintage 1980s

Every pin placed by hand, one by one, into a ball of gold satin.

• Materials: Satin-covered ball, ribbon, pins, pearlized beads, plastic beads
• Dimensions: Approx. 3" diameter, 4.5" tall
• Origin: USA
• Era: Vintage, 1980s
• Condition: Very good vintage condition — hardly any fraying. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.

This ornate pincushion-style ornament is covered in gold satin and embellished with pearls, aurora borealis stones, red beads, and ribbon — a labor-intensive style that's become a real showcase of handwork.

Beautifully finished, with hardly any fraying after all these years.

Satin pincushion ornaments were a popular home-craft project in the 1980s, with hundreds of straight pins placed one at a time to build up the beaded pattern. The technique traces back to Victorian-era pincushion crafts, adapted into a Christmas tree ornament format that stayed popular through the late 20th century.

Would pair nicely with our felt Stars & Hearts set or quilted star ornament for a trio of handmade pieces.