Search Results for: pincushions

Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a free pattern for making a mini mannequin bookend.  It will sit so pretty on a fabric shelf, or to hold the end of a row of sewing books.  You could also use it … Read More...

Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial for making a beautiful snowflake pincushion.  The snowflake shape is made with a reverse applique technique, and the outline and details with simple embroidery.  Make one as a stocking stuffer for a sewing … Read More...

Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can make a pumpkin pincushion you can wear on your wrist.  The tufted pincushion is a classic design, done up in an orange fabric it’ll look like a cute fall … Read More...

This cactus pincushion is a fun place to park your pins!  Pretty Prudent shares a free pattern for making it.  It’s super simple to sew together – just two felt shapes hand stitched around the sides.  The pins you stick … Read More...

You know the tomato pincushion that everyone has?  Ana from The Lost Apron shows how you can update your traditional red tomato pincushion by giving it a new fabric outside.  Neat idea!  It keeps the classic tomato shape but the … Read More...

These zombie pincushions are so cute – for Halloween or just because zombies.  Sew4Home shares a free sewing pattern and tutorial!  Raw edges and hand stitching are the perfect details for them! Cute cute cute!!

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If you’re looking for a quick but satisfying project to make, may I suggest a pincushion?  There are plenty of sewing patterns and tutorials available to make a pincushion any way you could imagine.  You also have a choice in … Read More...

Stitch Craft Create shares a free pattern for making these sweet scrappy pincushions.  The project is an excerpt from the book Retro Mama Scrap Happy Sewing by Kim Kruzich.  You can use your smaller and most favorite scraps for the … Read More...

Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can make a pincushion you can wear on your wrist.  The pincushion has a pretty flower shape and is big enough to hold plenty of pins and needles for your … Read More...

Omigosh, how sweet is this mason jar pincushion sewing kit?  The top is a pincushion, and the jar makes a great place to hold thread and small sewing notions.  Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial showing how you can … Read More...

Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shares a tutorial for making this sweet hexie pincushion, because you can always use another cute place to park your pins.  She uses a small metal tin for the base.  You can usually find … Read More...

Angel from Fleece Fun shows how you can make this pincushion you can wear on your wrist.  The pincushion is surrounded by sewing themed embellishments – on hers it’s empty bobbin cases and small wooden spools.  Buttons would also be … Read More...

Rachel from Adventures in Making shares a free pattern for making these little spring chicken softies. They would be so cute sitting out on a spring mantelscape or even added to a spring wreath for your front door.  Or, use … Read More...

This detachable wrist pincushion allows you to keep your pins and needles always right where you need them.  It attaches with Velcro to a wristband so you can wear it around your wrist.  Or, detach it from the wrist band … Read More...

Over the years I’ve featured a lot of pincushion tutorials.  They’re quick little projects that are useful, too.  Bite Sized Biggie shows the secret ingredient to make your pincushion a needle and pin sharpening pincushion.  (Note: If you leave … Read More...

These button heart sachets are so sweet!  They’d be perfect for Valentine’s Day gifts!  Rebecca from Simple As That shares a tutorial showing how to make one.  It’s quick to sew, so make up a bunch to give to all … Read More...

For years I’ve cut selvages off of my fabric and just thrown them away. Gasp!  But once I saw the patchwork that you can make with these small strips of fabric, I’ve saved every single one of them.  Lindsay from … Read More...

You can find a free pattern for this Peaceful Dove Pincushion over at the C&T Publishing blog.  He’s stitched from felt, with a little crown perched on top of his head. The project is an excerpt from the book We … Read More...