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This little girl’s dress was made using a printed pattern, McCalls 6690. It has a sheer overlaywith a lining underneath. For those who find printed patterns confusing or overwhelming, Professor Pincushion has a video tutorial that will walk you through… Read more ... 
Angelina from JoJo and Eloise shows how you can make a Valentines pincushion. The design is a familiar one, a stuffed circle divided into petals, but she gives it a Valentines twist by making it in a red & white… Read more ... 
Natalie from Doodles by Noodles shows how to make a small pincushion out of a mini photo frame. She found the brightly painted mini frames at Michael’s, but you can find similar frames at other discount and craft stores. Get … Read more ... 
Vicki from Quilt Lodge shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs’ Cutting Corners College showing how to make this pincushion cube. Cute!! It has a small pocket on one side, plus a loop to hold a pair of scissors… Read more ... 
Karen from Sew Many Ways show how you can make this thimble pincushion necklace. I love this!! It’s a functional – though tiny – pincushion, big enough to keep a handful of pins or needles handy during a sewing project. … Read more ... 
Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction
, shows how to make a pretzel pincushion. It has the twists and turns, just like a real pretzel. If you have pins with… Read more ... 
Hany from All With Hands Create shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs’ Cutting Corners College for her pretty pincushion embellished with felt and button flower shapes and a bit of embroidery. I’m loving the scalloped edges! Get the … Read more ... 
Allegory from Sew Allegorical shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs’ Cutting Corners College showing how to make a tiered cake pincushion. The tiers use magnets to hold together, so they’re easily stacked and unstacked. The magnet at the… Read more ... 
Sachiko from Tea Rose Company shows how you can turn a dollar store eyeglass case into a hard sided sewing kit. She started with a plain gray eyeglass case and covered it with a pretty fabric, then made a matching… Read more ... 
Misako Mimoko shares a tutorial over at Handmade Charlotte showing how to make a Mr. Pumpkin doll. You can use him as a pincushion or just let him sit on a shelf and look cute as part of your fall… Read more ... 
Deonn Stott from Quiltscapes shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs’ Cutting Corners College showing how to make her Rosebud Wristlet Pincushion. It’s like a fabric version of an old school wrist corsage. The center of the gathered fabric… Read more ... 
Marjory from Peck’s Pieces shares a free pattern for making this cute pincushion shaped like a witch’s hat. Go to her blog for the pattern and tutorial.
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Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous shows how to use a small wooden frame (you know, the ones you find at the craft store in the unpainted wood aisle?) to make a cute little pincushion. Instead of a photo fitting in the… Read more ... 
Surayya from Blissful Sewing shows how she made this fun pincushion. It’s a fried egg, sunny side up. Get the tute.
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Julia from Arcadia Cotton shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs’ Cutting Corners College showing how to make an itty bitty pincushion ring. You can wear it while you’re working on a project so the pins and needles you… Read more ... 
