I REALLY don’t need anything more to collect. sigh….
I saw some pie birds in a local antique shop and didnt know what they were. I was smitten. I am sure it is the shape. And some have real personality. Came home, started to do a little online research. The local shop wanted WAY too much.
But last week I caved to a weak moment…. and made my first eBay purchase ever. I got all of these for the price of half of one at a local shop. yaY me!
I really didnt need any more “dust collectors”. And I really dont have a good place to put them. But I really DO like them!
Addendum: sorry, I should have explained what they are. They are so NOT for cow pies. They are also known as pie vents. You put it in the middle of a double crust pie (normally fruit pie) to vent the steam. Old fashioned baking. As if I did any. And they still make new ones too. I guess they are quite collectible. Saw one go on ebay yesterday for 250.00. Nope, I will never collect them THAT seriously! I have way too much fabric to collect first.
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Apr 10, 2008 @ 20:56:58
And they’re called pie birds why? Look like they can hold a single toothpick. But otherwise look like dust collectors. Like I can talk….
Apr 10, 2008 @ 20:58:19
If you love them than you NEEDED them! The are very cute.
Apr 10, 2008 @ 20:58:32
What is a pie bird, Mz Gayle? Don’t think I ever heard of it. They would certainly catch dust at my house.
Apr 10, 2008 @ 22:05:07
want/need……what’s the difference when you’re talking pie birds!
Apr 11, 2008 @ 10:39:51
Oh, memories! Mike’s mum used to have some. One in particular was just like the black one in your photo! (smile) I hadn’t thought of those in a LONG time….thank you! (smile)
Apr 11, 2008 @ 13:40:18
I have a couple of pie birds that friends gave me. I love them, but have never used them in a pie. Yours are great!
Apr 11, 2008 @ 23:50:41
I have never heard of these… thank you for the explanation! I like that they are functional, too.
Apr 14, 2008 @ 04:01:15
Pie Birds?? Never heard of them before.