Vintage pin cushions

Free Mother's Day Projects

The summer holidays are upon us and the children need organising and entertaining. This simple pin cushion tutorial only takes 10 minutes and is a great way to encourage children into trying sewing, or you could make one for yourself to give you a breather when the summer break gets a little too much! 1. Trace 2 circles from fabric (I used a large mug to trace my circles). Cut them out at least 1/4" larger all the way round. use pinking shears if you have them. 2. Sew the 2 circles right…

Cute embroidered pincushion in a vintage floral egg cup. This pretty little egg cup has a few small chips and nibbles and a little wear to the surface decoration so it was perfect for repurposing. The reclaimed linen cushion has been embroidered with tiny flowers and a bee. Height 7cm diamete...More Cute embroidered pincushion in a vintage floral egg cup. This pretty little egg cup has a few small chips and nibbles and a little wear to the surface decora...More

This batch of pincushions was created using beautiful fabric designed by Anna Maria Horner.

I love vintage linens. I have an obsession with them I think. These are just a few I've collected over the years. Once upon a time they would sit neatly inside this plastic tub, but now they spill over and find themselves stored in all sorts of hidden nooks and crannies... I enjoy finding uses for them. Some have been been revived in baby quilts made for friends. Both the blue and the yellow quilts below were made in 2008 so I only have a few photos and they're not the best - however you can…

With a few tools, you can make your very own vintage-inspired pincushion. Grab some fabric, batting, and a vintage jello-mold to get started

Pin Cushions have been around for centuries. Every seamstress had one to store pins and needles. Learn all about the fascinating history of pin cushions!

How to make a cute mini pincushion by upcycling a little ceramic pot or tealight holder.

Metal pins are an invaluable tool for today’s seamstress, and they were no less so for sewers throughout history. With pins came a variety of ways to store them, including boxes, cases and cushions.

i've got pins and needles . . . .