Tiny Handmade Pincushions

One of the things I love most about sewing is the combination of function and aesthetics. Every sewist needs a pincushion (or five), but there's no reason they can't be just as cute as the items you make with the needles they hold. These precious tiny pinnies will give you all the functionality you need in a pincushion with all the cuteness you want. As part of my efforts to limit the waste created by my quilting business, these pincushions were created using scraps from my pattern cover and test quilts. Each pincushion is backed with Essex yarn-dyed linen.

Pincushions are filled with a mix of crushed walnut shells and tiny batting and fabric scraps. They are sewn closed by hand for an invisible closure.

The tiniest pink pincushions measure 1.5" x 2.25". The slightly larger blue pincushions measure 1.5" x 3". They are ideal for travel sewing kits.

From a smoke- and pet-free home.