Designer Fabric Pincushions
I like to sew, and admittedly use finger pinning whenever possible, but pins are necessary when working with unruly fabrics or for a complicated seam. Pincushion, pin keep, or pin corral, whatever you call it, having one handy for those tricky sharps, which are always wondering off, is essential.
Anyone who sews needs more than one pincushion; one at the machine to collect pins, one in the mannequin’s neck, one or two in the cutting area, and one in each of your portable project baskets. It is so convenient to move these cushions between work areas as the pins migrate. Pincushions should be fun, colorful and add energy to your work area.
The charming pin keeps I make are made of 100% rescued or recycled materials. I use discontinued designer upholstery samples and foam packing that would otherwise end up in landfill, and even get most of my thread from a crafter’s recycling shop, where thankfully unwanted items are donated instead of tossed. The recycled foam comes in many shapes making my pin keeps as unique in size as they are in fabric design. Since most of the pins I use are the long quilting ones, a piece of rescued plastic or chipboard sits on the bottom of the shorter pin keeps to protect your fingers.
My useful and beautiful pin corrals prove that recycling really works! Visit my ArtFire studio for an exceptional selection of corrals ready for you and perfect to give as a thoughtful one-of-a-kind gift. If you are looking for a special color, please contact me. I would be honored to make something just for you, and will look through my ever-changing available fabric samples.
