Pincushion
noun
A small cushion into which pins are inserted for ease of use and for safekeeping.
The tailor reached for his pincushion to take out a pin.
Often appears as...
- sewing pincushion
- homemade pincushion
noun
A type of plant that has small, round, spiky flowers that look like pins inserted into a cushion.
The pincushion flowers in her garden attract bees and butterflies.
Often appears as...
- pincushion plant
- pincushion flower
noun
A small cushion into which pins are inserted for ease of use and for safekeeping.
The tailor reached for his pincushion to take out a pin.
Often appears as...
- sewing pincushion
- homemade pincushion
noun
A type of plant that has small, round, spiky flowers that look like pins inserted into a cushion.
The pincushion flowers in her garden attract bees and butterflies.
Often appears as...
- pincushion plant
- pincushion flower
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Pro Tip 1/3Sewing accessory
Usually found in sewing kits; implies the person may be crafting or tailoring.
She keeps a pincushion in her sewing basket for her quilting projects.
Pro Tip 2/3Safety item
It's used to prevent accidents by safely storing sharp pins.
Always return pins to the pincushion to avoid pricking your finger.
Pro Tip 3/3Variety of shapes
They come in many forms, from simple round ones to creative designs.
My grandmother gave me a pincushion shaped like a tomato.
Pro Tip 1/3Sewing accessory
Usually found in sewing kits; implies the person may be crafting or tailoring.
She keeps a pincushion in her sewing basket for her quilting projects.
Pro Tip 2/3Safety item
It's used to prevent accidents by safely storing sharp pins.
Always return pins to the pincushion to avoid pricking your finger.
Pro Tip 3/3Variety of shapes
They come in many forms, from simple round ones to creative designs.
My grandmother gave me a pincushion shaped like a tomato.
Pro Tip 1/3Sewing accessory
Usually found in sewing kits; implies the person may be crafting or tailoring.
She keeps a pincushion in her sewing basket for her quilting projects.
Pro Tip 2/3Safety item
It's used to prevent accidents by safely storing sharp pins.
Always return pins to the pincushion to avoid pricking your finger.
Pro Tip 3/3Variety of shapes
They come in many forms, from simple round ones to creative designs.
My grandmother gave me a pincushion shaped like a tomato.
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Video examples
Cameron Herold: Let's...
We made these pincushions for our moms for Mother's Day out of wooden clothespins -- when we used to hang clothes on clotheslines outside. And you'd make these chairs. And I had these little pillows that I would sew up. And you could stuff pins in them. Because people used to sew and they needed a pincushion.
Video examples
Cameron Herold: Let's...
We made these pincushions for our moms for Mother's Day out of wooden clothespins -- when we used to hang clothes on clotheslines outside. And you'd make these chairs. And I had these little pillows that I would sew up. And you could stuff pins in them. Because people used to sew and they needed a pincushion.
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