31 Adorable Pincushions You Can Make Yourself ...

By Eliza • Jan 31, 2015 • MD

If you sew, you know how important having a couple of pincushions is. That's because you need a safe place to keep your pins when not in use. By stabbing them into a cute pincushion, they are close at hand when you put together a pattern or remove pins as you sew. Things have changed since the tomato that everyone used in the past. Nowadays, you can get a pincushion that looks like anything you want it to. Check it out!

1. Big Minion

Big Minion Via Lady Joyceley
I try to keep my kids out of my sewing room because they play with all my stuff. Putting this pincushion in there would not help. But I love it!

4. Mason Jar Pin Cushion

Mason Jar Pin Cushion Via Mason Jar Pin Cushion
Don't toss those little jars. Turn them into a pincushion/button holder with ease.

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5. Framed Pincushion

Via How-To: Vintage Framed Pincushion - ...
Now isn't this the sweetest thing you've ever seen? I think I'll be making them for everyone this year.

7. Patchwork Pincushion

Patchwork Pincushion Via Patchwork Pincushion
This simple design is easy to put together, but looks so cute on your sewing table.

8. Adorable Pig Family

Adorable Pig Family Via ikat bag: Pig
This is great if you love pigs, but you can make a family of any animal you love.

9. Thimble Pincushion Necklace

Thimble Pincushion Necklace Via Sew Many Ways...: Tool Time ...
If you like to hand stitch on the couch while you watch television, this necklace makes it so easy.

10. Cute Little Mouse

Cute Little Mouse Via How to make a mouse ...
I love the bright pink ears! Is this a pincushion you'd want in your space?

11. Cactus Pin Cushion

Cactus Pin Cushion Via Cactus de alfileres
What better place to stab your pins than a cute little cactus?

12. Stuffed Bird

Stuffed Bird Via How to Sew Stuffed Birds
Do you think it would be hard to stab your pins into this sweet little bird?

13. Scrap Fabrics and Old Doily

Scrap Fabrics and Old Doily Via letrecivette: A little pillow...
Here's another great way to use up some of your favorite leftover pieces of fabric.

16. Little Cupcake

Little Cupcake Via Organize Your Crafts
Doesn't this look like a tasty cupcake? It's easy to make and so adorable too.

19. Caravan Patchwork Pincushion

Caravan Patchwork Pincushion Via Caravan Patchwork Pincushion & Suitcase ...
Indulge your love of sewing and traveling with this little pincushion.

20. Little Garden

Little Garden This tiny little garden is so cute and I love how tiny the flowers are.

22. Hexie Caddy

Hexie Caddy Via Charm About You: Goodness!
Combine your needs with this cute little caddy. Use it for pins and spools of thread. Perfect!

24. Make a Pincushion Ring from a Plastic Bottle Cap

Make a Pincushion Ring from a Plastic Bottle Cap Via How to Make a Pincushion ...
Make it easy to remove and store pins by wearing this adorable pincushion on your finger.

25. Little Mice

Little Mice Via Saturday.
Make a bunch of little animals to keep you company while you sew.

26. Pear Pincushion

Pear Pincushion Via retro mama: A New Leaf
Fruit is a fun thing to sew and makes the perfect place to store your pins.

31. China Cup

China Cup Via punk projects: The Spotted Fox ...
Don't get rid of the last teacup in your collection. Use it to make yourself a new pincushion.

What does your pincushion look like? I have an owl and a cute little square. I always see more that I want though. Do you see one on this list that you simply can't live without.

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