These pin cushions make perfect gifts for friends and family who like to sew. They are quick and easy to make, inexpensive, and can be personalized for each recipient with specific fabrics and buttons!
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The pattern for these pin cushions can be downloaded here for free:
Watch this video to see step-by-step how to make your pin cushion. Make sure that you download the pattern by signing up for my newsletter above. This will provide you with the supply list and basic cutting instructions.
Two very specific supplies that you’ll need when making the pin cushions are buttons and crushed walnut shells. You likely have a button collection (or a friend or family member with a button stash you can raid). But you may want specific buttons for these pin cushions. I purchased these sewing themed buttons from the Annie’s Catalog.
Another important supply in pin cushion making is the filling. Crushed Walnut Shells are excellent pincushion filler. You can find Crushed Walnut shells at the pet store (they are often used in reptile habitats), quilt shops also may carry crushed walnut shells for pin cushion filling. If you’re planning to make a stack of pin cushions as gifts, I found this 15lb bag of crushed walnut shells that will fill 40-45 of these pincushions.
Comments & Reviews
can not find the pattern for the pin cushion
Just fill out the form and I email you the link. Make sure to check your spam folder – sometimes it ends up there.
I watched your whole video on Straight out of line, but can not locate where to get the free pattern. I have the tool, but always like to work from a pattern. I subscribed, but I need help getting the free pattern.
That pattern is no longer free. The Ruler of the Month Quilts are only free for the first month they are released. That one was released months ago, so it has been in the shop for a while now. You can find it here: https://carolinamoorepatterns.com/collections/all/products/color-block-twist
Cute gifts and so easy to make. Using different scraps of fabric. Great tutorial.
Can I use your idea to make pin cushions for our guild craft fair?
Absolutely! Thanks for asking, and I’m glad you enjoyed the tutorial.
Thank you just found your YouTube channel. Love pincushions.
Yay! Welcome! and I’m glad you’re enjoying the pincusions.
I love these!
thanks!
Grazie infinite è il progetto che cercavo. Giuliana
Looking forward to the pattern for the pin cushion. Thank you
Once you fill out the form, you get the download automatically.
pin cushion pattern please
If you fill out the form, it sends it to you automatically.
Pin Cushion pattern please! Thanks
Just fill out the form, and you’ll automatically be sent a download link.
I am not a quilter but watched your square pincushion tutorial on Youtube. I am quite willing to pay for the pattern but I do not find it for sale. I have spent a lot of time on the computer now with no pattern?
It is free! Just fill out the form and you’ll get a link to download it.
Filled out the form. Sent to a page for “Box”. I don’t have or want to sign up for Box. I just want the pin cushion pattern
You don’t have to sign up for Box. You can just download from there.
I couldn’t find the pattern to download once I subscribed, for the little pin cushion square.
Please check your spam folder.