What is a 'Tin Pin' in needlework/sewing/embroidery?
There is an item called a 'Tin Pin', at Embroidery.com, that is for sale but it doesn't give an explanation. There is a picture of it. I can't figure out what it is for. A link to the item is:
http://www.embroidery.com/product.asp?sid={072A07CA-BF3F-4DAC-ADEF-B6BF51B3F3F8}&EFID=1123&productsetid=105749&shopstop=1
You have to copy and paste the link in your browser address bar because I can't figure out how to add a hyper-link.
A tin pin is a base for a decorative top design, if that wording makes any sense. You'd embroider (or otherwise craft) a design on fabric or leather that you'd then glue onto the pin base. The base is then attached to either an actual working pin setting to allow you to wear it, or put onto another decorative media.
If you go to the page you linked to, you'll see under "add to cart" a link to "holiday wear". You'll see some examples of pin toppings done in hand embroidery on that new page.
The link below leads to another supplier and provides pictures of various tin pins that better explain what I'm trying to describe. The photos include examples of nonwearable uses for the tin pin. I suspect the one at embroidery.com would be for decoration as it seems a bit large and heavy to wear.
http://www.countrystitchesonline.com/catalog.php?category=17&page=2
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