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For many readers – particularly Americans – all pin cushions are, in essence, tomato replicas. This blog looks into where the tradition of tomato-shaped pin cushions
comes from, and explores the evolution of the pin cushion over time, as… Read more ... 
Do you ever get in the mood to make a scrappy patchwork project, but don’t want to tackle an entire quilt? This little heart-shaped pincushion by Crafty Staci is the perfect solution! It’s also a great scrap buster, as the… Read more ... 
This strawberry pincushion might very well be the cutest way to store your pins! Vanessa at Tried & True has a tutorial showing how you can make it. The strawberries are easily all made from felt with just a simple… Read more ... 
Sew your fabric scraps up into an adorable patchwork pincushion! Petra from Easy Peasy Creative shows how you can make this patchwork pincushion from half-square triangle blocks. It’s a great way to use your scraps to make something useful for… Read more ... 
This patchwork pincushion is a great scrapbusting project that also makes a nice gift for someone who sews. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make this adorable little mini patchwork pincushion. You can use your… Read more ... 
A mason jar becomes a pincushion and sewing kit with this easy tutorial at Make and Takes. The pincushion sits atop the jar, while the jar itself holds small sewing notions you might need. You can make one in a… Read more ... 
Patti from Hearth & Vine shows you how to make a pretty flower pincushion with felt and embroidery thread. They are easy to create and make wonderful handmade gifts! They’re made with all hand sewing (no sewing machine required) so… Read more ... 
Here’s a cute but functional way to get sewing tools and notions under control using an old kitchen canister and fabric scraps! Borei Designs shows how you how in this tutorial. The jar holds smaller sewing notions, while the under… Read more ... 
An old picture frame gets new life as a pretty pincushion for your sewing room! Petro from Easy Peasy Creative has a tutorial showing how to make this pretty and easy project. You can place it flat on your table,… Read more ... 
These darling pincushions are decorated with itty bitty bunting! Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine has a tutorial showing how to make them. The mini bunting hangs from a couple of pins stuck into the top of the pincushion,… Read more ... 
A little patchwork spool design showcases a favorite print – and also makes a super cute pincushion! Heidi from Fabric Mutt has a tutorial showing how to make one. She used this block to also make a fabric spool table… Read more ... 
Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can create pretty pincushions from felted wool. It uses long strips of wool so it’s a great project for using scraps of felted wool left over from other projects. They’re super cute when… Read more ... 
This cuff bracelet pincushion by Evelyn Wood is genius! Fashionable and practical, and also easy to make! The cuff slides over your wrist and stays in place, no elastic that binds or itches at your wrist! Watch her YouTube video… Read more ... 
You know autumn is here when the Pumpkin Spice lattes are back! Actually, I think I might be the only person in the world who doesn’t much care for them. But for those of you who do love the drink,… Read more ...