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Tutorial: Hexie pincushion
I find hexies satisfying to make, but I’m not so good at sewing them all together to make a large project like a quilt. I need a smaller projects for my hexies, like this hexie pincushion by… Read more ...
Tutorial: Wrist cuff pincushion
This wrist cuff pincushion keeps your pins right where you need them for sewing. Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how you can make one. If you’re worried… Read more ...
Tutorial: Pincushion with mini pom pom trim
Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can sew the sweetest little pincushion with mini pom pom trim. You can’t see it in the photo, but the top of the pincushion is… Read more ...
Tutorial: Marbled magnetic pin dish
Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how you can make a pretty marbled pin dish to keep your pins handy while you’re sewing. The dish is magnetic to attract and hold the pins, while keeping them … Read more ...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric pincushions
I have a hard time throwing away any fabric scraps – even teeny tiny ones! So I’m always looking for cute ways to sew them up into something useful. These pincushions are a fun idea. LeAnne… Read more ...
Tutorial: Reverse applique snowflake pincushion
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… Read more ...
Tutorial: Pumpkin pincushion for your wrist
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… Read more ...
Free pattern: Cactus pincushion
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. … Read more ...
Tutorial: Give a fresh new look to your tomato pincushion
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. … Read more ...
Free pattern: Zombie pincushion
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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Tutorial: Make a patchwork pincushion from your tiniest fabric scraps
Here’s a quick project to use up some of your smallest scraps! Heather from The Sewing Loft shows how you can use them to make this pretty patchwork pincushion. A… Read more ...
Tutorial: Mason jar sewing kit
Everything is cuter in mason jars. That goes for sewing kits, too. (And sewing kits are pretty cute to begin with, I think.) Stef from Girl. Inspired. shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing… Read more ...
Tutorial: Magnetic dish pin holder
A pincushion isn’t the only place you can park your pins. How about a pin dish? Hidden magnets will keep your pins in the dish where they belong until you need them. They’re super easy… Read more ...
Tutorial: Make a wrist pincushion
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… Read more ...
Free pattern: Embroidered mason jar pincushion sewing kit
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… Read more ...