About this Product
This midnight blue cup and saucer were originally meant for coffee or tea. Unfortunately, the cup suffered a large crack, making it no longer viable to use it for coffee or tea. After careful consideration, it was easy to see the potential use for it in a sewing room. The first thing to be considered was taking care of the crack, so off to the scrap bin. Once some lace was found, it was easy to cut and shape the pieces to cover the outside of the mug using decoupage; then back to find the perfect scrap for the pin cushion. The bright flower was perfect to set off the midnight blue, making it perfect to be a pincushion and bobbin holder.
Tower Creations by Madeline
Meet the Maker
I’ve always loved creating, with a philosophy of renew, redo, and repurpose. My work includes scarves with a unique edging technique, fabric baskets, soft fabric pins, and repurposed treasures like wooden spool scissor holders and chipped china jewelry trays.
Driven by both sustainability and imagination, I transform scraps and vintage finds into functional art while also designing new, one-of-a-kind pieces. Each creation is made with care, carrying its own quiet story of transformation.
Inspired by the meaning of my name, Madeline, I see my work as a tower—grounded in strength, elevated by creativity, and open to light. I’m deeply grateful for my supportive husband, our blended family of four children, two daughters-in-law, and three grandchildren—my greatest motivators. And of course, Ollie, our four-legged house boss, who graciously allows us to share her home.
How it’s Made
When determining what to do with cracked or broken pieces, I try to discover the best way to repurpose them. I tend to want to make things that are useful. This cup and saucer showed me the potential of a multiuse item. Why not make something a quilter or seamstress or tailor could have at their fingertips for multiple items like, pins, needles, bobbins and threads. So, at that point I started searching in my scrap bin. I knew that lace would work for decoupaging over the crack. Once I found the right pieces, I cut and applied them on the cup. Digging some more, I found the perfect flower to be the pincushion. With stuffing and hand stitches, it was made and ready to be glued to the cup. This was after gluing the cup to the saucer. Allowing for the drying and set up time, it's ready for a new home.
Shop Policies
Processing time: From the time the item is purchased, it will be shipped usually within 2 to 5 days depending on holidays and weekends.
Return policy: A customer can return an item at their expense in the original packaging within 14 days of receiving it for a full refund.
Care Instructions: Any fabric scarf can be cold water washed but never dried in a dryer. Other fabric items can be wiped with a damp rag. Small handmade items should always be gently handled and dusted. All china and porcelain items should always be handled with care and gentled wiped or hand washed if necessary.
