The other day as I was scrolling through FB, I came across a pin cushion for sewing machine needles that are still too good to throw away, not the one needed for the current project and keeps them organized. I tried to copy the picture, but it wouldn’t save so here’s the link.
It was $8.99 I think. I didn’t check the shipping cost, but it was probably $10-$12.00. Or, spend $50.00 and get free shipping. I liked it, but I’m a little too cheap to spend that much on one.
My used needle area isn’t very organized and includes a lot of dust. Yes, dust. Shocking!!
I thought quilting it would help stabilize the embroidery, so I used some scrap batting and muslin. I used one of my water soluble marking pens to make my grid. Then selected the triple stitch on my machine.
Exodus 35:35 He has filled them with skill to perform every work of an engraver and of a designer and of an embroiderer,
Next I used my alphabet feature to embroider some common types of needles and sizes onto the grid. One zero went over the line some, but I didn’t bother to take it out.
I’ll probably use a permanent marker to add a couple more categories if needed.
I thought the Pinnie needed some extra weight so I put a small section on the center of the bottom and filled it with lentils. Best use of lentils I’ve found yet!!
To finish the Pinnie, I added some batting and top stitched around the edges. Originally I was thinking about pinking the sides, but I liked the unraveled look where I tore the muslin.
A few scraps, time and creativity and I have an organizing pin cushion for little to nothing.
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