Pincushions are so fun to make because they are so small and the details that can be added to pincushion patterns can be as simple or as detailed as you choose to get.
For awhile I was on a pincushion kick and could not stop making them. I was making pincushions for myself and once people saw the sweet little pincushions, they also wanted one so I started making pincushions as gifts, they were very well received.
I did use my pincushion to hold my pins but my main purpose in making pincushions was for pure pleasure and visual appeal. There is something about pincushions that I love, I am not sure if it because I still have fond memories of my Grandma’s tomato pincushion sitting next to her Singer sewing machine. It may be that I enjoy the nostalgia or it may be the pure love of the shape and details that go into making a pincushion, regardless I really enjoy and admire pincushions!
I found so many free pincushion patterns that I truly get pleasure from and love but here you find the top 5 free pincushion patterns that I find the most appealing.
Free Pincushion Pattern #1: Soda Bottle Cap Pincushion Pattern
This is one of my favorite pincushion patterns because the soda bottle cap offers a type of form to work around thus making the pincushion consistent in size and shape. I also love the idea of being able to recycle bottle caps, this is a great example of reusing a material that would otherwise be thrown in the trash. This website shows amazing photos of examples and variations on how the pincushion pattern could be embellished and enhanced. Directions are fantastic on the site and the corresponding photos are very detailed, you will not be disappointed with this pincushion pattern.
Free Pincushion Pattern #2: Felt Spring Hat Pincushion Pattern
Here you will find an adorable hat pincushion that would make the perfect gift for Mom especially for Mother’s Day. The free pincushion pattern is downloadable and the directions are really easy to follow. This is a fairly easy project, but to Mom if would look like you spent hours and hours working on it.
This clever little pincushion pattern entails incorporating a golf tee and a spool of thread, it is amazing spin on a pincushion craft. The blog is so much fun and the crafter really does an excellent job of giving detailed instructions on how to make this creative little pincushion and the photos are also excellent. I adore this pincushion pattern.
Free Pincushion Pattern #4: Teacup and Saucer Pincushion Pattern
If you know of anyone who collects teacups or loves to drink tea, this free teacup and saucer pincushion pattern may make the perfect gift. This is an easy pincushion to make and could be completed in no time at all. The best part of this pincushion pattern is there is no sewing involved at all, so if sewing is holding you back from making one of these pincushion crafts, it will not be an issue with this particular pincushion pattern.
Here you will find a pincushion pattern that makes great use of little left over scraps of materials, another excellent of reusing materials that may otherwise be thrown away. This whimsical pincushion pattern is so fun because a variety of fabrics can be used and the project takes about an hour to complete. The blog does an outstanding job of offering detailed directions and photographs.
