Pincushions – Page 5

Tutorial and pattern: Drawstring sewing bag with lots of pockets

April 7, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Alicia from SolSolito shows how you can sew this drawstring sewing bag with lots of pockets to hold your threads and buttons and small sewing tools. The design is based on three circles, layered and sewn to create rows of… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Scrap Fabric friendly 15 minute pincushion

April 2, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Need a quick gift for a sewist friend? This 15 minute pincushion is perfect! Or maybe you just have some scraps you want to sew up into a quick project. Nicole from Dear Handmade Life shares a tutorial at We… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Tilly the Turtle softie or pincushion

March 29, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tilly is a sweet little patchwork turtle! She’s the perfect size to use as a pincushion, or – if you can’t bring yourself to push pins in her pretty pieced turtle shell – an adorable softie toy. Abby from While … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial and pattern: Color wheel pincushion

March 14, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Sew a rainbow with this color wheel pincushion! Miss Sews-It-All shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how to make one. She also includes a free paper piecing pattern. I’m loving it made up in solids arranged in rainbow… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Hexie pincushion

February 26, 2017 by Anne Weaver

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 Swoodson Says. She… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wrist cuff pincushion

February 20, 2017 by Anne Weaver

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 about accidentally pushing a… Read more ...

Free pattern: Lucky Chicken softie

February 1, 2017 by Anne Weaver

2017 is the year of the rooster in the Chinese zodiac. To celebrate, Joanne from Craft Passion shares a free pattern for making her Lucky Chicken softie. These little guys are so cute! And you can make them from your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pincushion with mini pom pom trim

January 22, 2017 by Anne Weaver

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 interfaced to keep the fabric from puckering… Read more ...

Tutorial: Marbled magnetic pin dish

January 12, 2017 by Anne Weaver

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 to grab when you need… Read more ...

Tutorial: Repurposed jewelry box sewing kit

November 10, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Remember those wooden jewelry boxes from your childhood? We don’t use those so much any more, do we? It seems you can always find them at thrift stores or estate sales. Here’s an awesome idea for putting one to work… Read more ...

Free pattern: Mini mannequin bookend

October 31, 2016 by Anne Weaver

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 ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric pincushions

October 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver

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 from Everyday Celebrations shares… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reverse applique snowflake pincushion

October 18, 2016 by Anne Weaver

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 ...

Tutorial: Pumpkin pincushion for your wrist

October 17, 2016 by Anne Weaver

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 ...

Free pattern: Cactus pincushion

October 11, 2016 by Anne Weaver

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… Read more ...