I love this collection of old rolling pins.
I put them in an old apple basket I found at my MIL’s house when we were cleaning it out. At first, I passed over it, but then my friend Peggy said, “Aren’t you going to keep that?” Well, I looked at it another time, and decided that yes, I would keep it.
These are all items from my MIL’s house except the one with the long skinny handle which I think I got as a wedding gift. I keep the rolling pins on the counter next to the stove.
Usually I use my marble rolling pin. I put it in the freezer first for a few minutes to get it nice and cold. (A tip from my friend Sheila) then when I roll out pie crusts or biscuits, they don’t stick to my rolling pin. It’s amazing how well that works. Sheila also told me that putting a wooden spoon over a pot of boiling pasta will keep the water from boiling over. I think we busted that myth, right Sheila? How long did it take up to clean up that mess? Actually Sheila is an excellent cook and teaches cooking classes, but I have to give her a hard time over that one.
This oil painting over my stove is from Round Top several years ago.
These rolling pins have seen a lot of action in their day. According to my MIL, these rolling pins belonged to her MIL who made biscuits almost every day.
I also kept my MIL’s old potato masher and hand crank mixer too.
I am thrilled to have a piece of our family’s past, and I hope my daughter cherishes it, when they belong to her.
Ginger Zuck says
February 17, 2012 at 13:28Very cool stuff. Love the rolling pins in the basket. Great idea. Looks so nice on your counter next to the stove.
Rebecca says
February 17, 2012 at 13:30I’m going to have to dig my rolling pin collection out! Yours is the SECOND picture I’ve seen in the last two days displaying “pins”! I really like how store yours…and that painting is absolutely charming.
Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage Designs says
February 17, 2012 at 13:32Anita those are awesome!! What wonderful treasures 🙂
W. Latane Barton says
February 17, 2012 at 14:14love all your Old Kitchen stuff. I have my mother’s rolling pin and cherish it. The picture looks great in there. I noticed it’s from Round Top. My daughter, Marie, from http://daughterm.blogspot.com used to work at Festival Hill so I am familiar with Round Top.
Bliss says
February 17, 2012 at 14:20Rolling pins I have a good supply of! They used to be hanging on a wall. People would always ask Brawn what one I used on him. Apparently I need to get a marble one to freeze.
~Bliss~
Sarah says
February 17, 2012 at 15:07Fun to see your rolling pins. I had my mom’s and my MIL’s but for the life of me I can’t seem to find them since we moved to this house in1995. ;-(
I think it’s sweet to keep these pieces that someone used to lovingly make pies or cookies or biscuits.
Deserae says
February 17, 2012 at 17:06Wonderful treasures…they look so pretty in the basket on your counter :o) Have a great weekend!
~Des
Charm Bracelet Diva says
February 17, 2012 at 22:18Love the old, the worn, and the red!
Betsy@ coastal-colors says
February 17, 2012 at 23:09Anita, I just love vintage kitchen items! I wish I had my mom’s things like this! Her’s had the red handles too. It’s a long story! LOL! Your girls will love these because you do! I miss my mom and loved her so much! These are so special!
ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says
February 17, 2012 at 23:19Love all that stuff, and you displayed them beautifully Anita! Love that oil painting too! Enjoy your weekend!
Sue says
February 17, 2012 at 23:35Anita, I see you are loving your rolling pins as much as I do mine. 🙂
Do you remember seeing mine HERE? Of course, yours have more of a special meaning than mine do, since yours came from family! Luv your cute little basket, too. NEVER throw anything away, girlfriend! LOL
~ Sue
❁Velma ~Down Our Country Road❁ says
February 18, 2012 at 04:01How blessed you are to have these things and I think your daughter will appreciate them AND the stories behind them just as much as you do.
Shannon@Cozy Home Scenes says
February 18, 2012 at 04:01I like your collection of rolling pins, Anita. I like the way they had colored handles in the past. I find that the old ones are made from better wood and constructed better than the ones we have today. I have never had a rolling pin that lasted very long and that was easy to use. I think I will look for an old one similar to one of yours.—-Shannon
Dayle says
February 18, 2012 at 04:53Love the rolling pins. If I had anywhere to show them off I’d love a collection of my own.
Deanne says
February 18, 2012 at 09:18These are fabulous, what a lovely collection!
Nook and Cranny says
February 18, 2012 at 23:54I love old rolling pins, too. I specially love them when they have red handles along with other old kitchen gadgets.
Thanks for sharing.
Michele
On Crooked Creek says
February 19, 2012 at 02:56Anita,
Love your rolling pins! The apple basket was a keeper for sure! My daughter ~ in ~ law likes these kind of family heirloom, also! Nice to think of how the younger generation will use the kitchen tools of yesteryear.
Fondly,
Pat
Janice@GypsyFarmGirl says
February 19, 2012 at 15:33Hello from a new follower! I love vintage kitchen gadgets! I have several of my grandmother and great-grandmothers rolling pins and kitchen tools. I redid my kitchen last year so I could display all their items.
Janice
Anne says
February 19, 2012 at 16:34I love vintage kitchen tools.Especially rolling pins.Love the old wood patina on them.Love that sweet painting too.Looks perfect there.
Katherines Corner says
February 20, 2012 at 04:10I love the look,it’s terrific! Big Hugs!
Patty says
February 22, 2012 at 16:03I love those! I actually have a rolling pin that I still use that belonged to my great grandmother. She used it to make homemade flour tortillas 🙂 I use it to roll out the dough to my homemade apple empanadas 🙂
following you now thru Linky 🙂
plumbing says
August 23, 2012 at 11:17Many wooden rolling pins stick to the dough. This can be a real hassle, especially if adding a lot of flour makes the pastry over-floured. However, some woods are better than others; look for an oilier wood that will not stick as much.