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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 ...
This DIY pin cushion has a secret… it will actually SHARPEN your pins as you use it! And it has a handy wrist strap for easy reach when sewing. Check out the blog post by The Crafty Gentleman for a… Read more ...
This stack of mini pumpkins makes a great pincushion – or a pretty fall home accent! Petro from Easy Peasy Creative shows how you can make one. You can use the different levels and sections of the pumpkins to organize… Read more ...
A hard sided glasses case makes the perfect sewing kit! Susan from Super Mom No Cape shows how you can make one. Her tutorial comes with complete step-by-step instructions to make the tiny 2″ round pincushion, matching tri-fold needle book… Read more ...
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shows how she created these sweet hexagon pincushions. She shows two sizes – a mini pincushion with one hexagon on the top, and a larger pincushion with a top pieced from 6 hexagons. It’s a… Read more ...
This beehive pincushion is all kinds of adorable! And check out the matching honeybee pins that go with it! American Felt & Craft has a tutorial showing how you can make the pincushion and the matching pins. This tutorial has… Read more ...
I love a pincushion for a good scrapbusting project! Especially when that pincushion is made with patchwork. Even more scrapbusting potential! Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can make this patchwork pincushion with a pocket on the front… Read more ...
This sprocket pincushion is surprisingly easy to make – and a sweet way to use your scraps! Sedef from Down Grapevine Lane shares a tutorial at Diary of a Quilter. She includes a template you can use to get perfectly… Read more ...
These stacked patchwork pincushions are not only utterly adorable, they’re also a great scrapbusting project! Sew4Home has a tutorial showing how to make them. Make them extra cute with mini pom poms around the edges and buttons or pom poms… Read more ...
Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can sew these pretty pincushions. The patchwork lets you use some of your smaller fabric scraps and trims. The pincushion makes a pretty place to store your needles and pins. … Read more ...
Who doesn’t love pie? Lori Holt from Bee In My Bonnet shares a tutorial for making this scrappy pie pincushion! Love!! The pie top is made from a patchwork of scrappy wedges, much like the pieces of a pie. You… Read more ...
These wool felt pincushions would make sweet gifts for your sewing friends! And for your non sewing friends, include some lavender or potpourri in the filling to make them pretty sachets. Minki Kim from Minki’s Work Table shares a tutorial… Read more ...
This little pumpkin makes an adorable little autumn pincushion! Diane from Butterfly Threads Quilting shares a tutorial at Craftsy showing how you can make one. They’re quick to make and are the perfect spot to park your pins and needles… Read more ...
Who loves these itty felt cactus pinushions, with their sweet smiles and little flower blooms? Delilah from Deliliahiris has a free pattern for making them. They’re just big enough to hold a few pins and needles, like you’d use for… Read more ...
This llama makes the cutest pincushion! Trimcraft has a free pattern and tutorial on their blog The Craft Blog. You can stitch him up from craft felt using only hand sewing. You can use him in your sewing room as… Read more ...