Pin Cushion

I've been doing so much sewing lately, that I'm feeling a need for a pin cushion. Sure, I have one of those magnetic ones, but everytime I grab of a pin, I get more than one. I'd also like something that I can just keep a few in and move it around the table as I'm working. I could easily make one... and I might end up doing that. But I thought first, I'd see if there was anything that really grabbed me on Etsy.

I have seen so many fun, practical and cute pin cushions. There are also a few "adult" ones, but I will try to keep this blog family friendly. Here are a few of my favorites so far...










Those are my favorites (or at least a few of them). But here is what I think I need in a pin cushion (as you can see, I've put a bit of thought into this);

1 - My pin cushion needs to be a little small, but not so small that it only hold a few pins.
2 - It'd like it be a little weight so that it doesn't easily fall off the table if it gets caught on fabric.
3 - It can't be anything that looks like something other than an item that belongs on my desk. So, it can't look like food, it can't be a cute little animal, it can't look like a toy.
4 - If I'm actually buying it, rather than making it... I'd like it to be something that I can't easily make myself. Or something I wouldn't want to make.
5 - It would be great if it was unique... you know, a conversation piece or something that makes me smile when I look at it.
6 - It'd love for it to be priced under $10 with shipping.

As you can see, I have a few criteria... and nothing I have found so far fits perfectly. I am however, leaning toward the black and white one as it does meet most of my requirements. It may not be unique looking, but I do like that it's practical as she uses emery in it to keep the pins sharp.

So, whether I buy it or not, I thought I'd at least share her shop on here as I love so many things in her store.

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