You can make pincushions out of just about anything, even an empty tin can.  Jessi from Practically Functional shares a tutorial at Craftaholics Anonymous showing how.   It’s quick, easy, and functional.  And cute, too!  Of course my Crazy Cat Lady… Read more ...

This Crazy Daisy Pin Cushion is a pretty little place to park your pins.  There’s a tutorial for making it over at Hope & Gloria Sewing Blog. It’s made from small bits of felt and colorful ribbons, great for… Read more ...

Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods shows how you can make a pincushion in a teapot.  This is a little bit of genius!!  Start with a pretty teapot, perhaps one you’ve picked up from the thrift store, and add a pincushion under… Read more ...

The other day I caught my daughter sticking toothpicks into our couch.  When I called her out, she said, “But you do it all the time with your pins!”  Busted.  I do tend to use the arm of my… Read more ...

Donna from Purl3agony shows how you can make an embellished cupcake pincushion.  The .cupcake shaped pincushion is easy to make, with a felt base and a stuffed fabric topper.  You can embellish it up as much or as little as… Read more ...

Portia from Makery shows how you can turn a small dish into a magnetic pincushion.  Magnets on the bottom of the dish keep pins from spilling out.  It’s a fast and simple project. This would be so pretty out of… Read more ...