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Video tutorial: Simple ways to clean an iron

February 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

How long has it been since you cleaned your iron?  It’s been waaaay too long for me, and the soleplate on my iron shows it.  Professor Pincushion shares a video tutorial showing several simple ways you can clean your iron,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pattern weight pincushions

January 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Karin from Leigh Laurel Studios shows how you can make a set of pattern weights that double as pincushions.  The walnut shell (lizard litter) filling gives them weight and will also hold your pins.  The ones she made are… Read more ...

Tutorial: Two-sided magnetic pin cushion

January 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Nesta from Ella & Nesta’s Little Room shows how you can make a two-sided magnetic pincushion.  The top of the pincushion is a stuffed block where you can stick your pins and needles, and grab them back out when you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Baby shoe pincushion

January 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Wendy from Handmade Harbour shows how you can repurpose an old baby shoe into the cutest little pincushion!  The small shoe is the perfect size for a pincushion.  It’s a good use of a shoe that has lost its mate. … Read more ...

Video tutorial: Super easy fleece winter hat

December 26, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Professor Pincushion shares a video tutorial showing how to make a fleece winter hat. Her tutorial shows how to create the pattern based on your head measurements and then how to sew it up.  The measuring and cutting and sewing… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Christmas pincushion mouse with reindeer antlers

December 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Helen from Bustle and Sew shares a pattern for Christmas variation of a pincushion mouse.  He’s still the cute felt mousie you know and love, but for Christmas he sports a set of antlers and a bright red nose.  Her… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sharpening pincushion bracelet

December 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Here’s a quick gift you can make for a sewing friend.  Or yourself.  Angel from Fleece Fun guest blogs at SNAP! Creativity showing how you can make a pincushion bracelet embellished with sewing charms.  The pincushion is stuffed with steel… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pincushion that organizes your sewing machine needle

December 2, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Ajaire from Call Ajaire has just blown my mind.  This patchwork pincushion is also a needle organizer.  The squares in the patchwork are designed to each hold a different type of needle for your sewing machine.  And to make it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Needlebook lanyard

November 25, 2014 by Anne Weaver

This needlebook lanyard by Deanna from Sew McCool keeps your needles and pins close at hand when you’re working on a hand sewing project.  She shares a tutorial showing how to make one – for yourself or as a gift… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pincushion ring

October 27, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Lara from Wiebke & Lara shows how you can make a tiny little pincushion  you can wear as a ring.  It’s just big enough to hold a small selection of pins and hand sewing needles.  The next time you’ve got… Read more ...

Tutorial: One simple project makes a gift for everyone on your list

October 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Is this a pincushion?  A sachet? A bean bag? A paperweight?  Turns out this stuffed felt and fabric square can be all of that and more.  That’s why Amy of Badskirt says it’s the one gift you can make for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pretty teapot pincushion

October 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Red Brolly shares a free pattern for making the prettiest teapot pincushion.  It’s a squat little teapot, with a handle peeking out from one side and a spout from the other.  To make one you’ll need only a fat quarter… Read more ...

Tutorial: A royal crown and robe for your pet

October 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Tovah from Professor Pincushion shows how you can make a royal crown and robe for your pet.  With the crushed velvet crown and robe, you can dress them up like the royalty you know they are.  Both pieces are trimmed… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tufted square pincushion

October 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver

A Cup of Thuy shows how you can make a pretty little tufted cushion to hold your pins and needles.  It’s a square cushion with boxed sides, tufted in the middle with a covered button.  They’re elegant from a soft… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pretty Posy Pincushion

October 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver

This sweet felt flower arrangement also happens to be a place to hold your sewing pins.  Lauren from Molly and Mama guest blogs at Sew McCool shows how you can make one.  You can make the whole thing with… Read more ...
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