25+ free pincushion patterns to sew including simple pincushion patterns and fun tutorials.

After sewing up 4 free pincushion sewing patterns earlier this month, I ended up with a huge list of other pincushion tutorials that I just loved! Instead of trying to sew them all, I figured I’d put them in one list post to share instead. Pincushions are such a fun gift to sew, they use up scraps really well, and are usually quick and easy. Between patchwork, english paper piecing, foundation paper piecing, embroidery, and felt accents, I think everyone will be able to find a tutorial that they just love!

What do you fill your pincushions with? I usually use a mix of Poly-Fill and tiny fabric scraps shredded up (one of my tips for using up knit fabric scraps), but I know lots of people love filling them with crushed walnut shells. I’d never thought about filling them with emery fillings to sharpen pins, but now I know thanks to one of the tutorials below!

Check out these other posts while you’re here!

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Please pin the 25+ free pincushion patterns collage image below or use this link – click through directly to the pages below if you want to pin individual pictures! Holler out in the comments if I’ve missed one of your favorite tutorials so I can add it.

25+ free pincushion patterns

Keep your sewing room organized with this DIY sewing needle storage pincushion tutorial here on my site!

Upcycle old jeans into a patchwork pincushion with this upcycle sewing tutorial here on my site!

Felt flamingo pincushion from Molly and Mama

Pin sharpening cushion from Vicky Myers Creations

Kite Pincushion from Crafty Tammie – blog has been taken down but leaving up the visual for inspiration!

String block pincushion sewn by me, in this post, tutorial from V & Co.

Pennant pincushion from Fabric Mutt

Mouse pin cushion by Kate Haxell from her book Sew-Licious, shared with The Sewing Directory

EPP turtle pincushion from While She Naps

Patchwork wheel pincushion sewn by me, in this post, tutorial from Retro Mama on Sew and So

Strawberry pincushion from Crafty Staci

Boxed pincushion with a paper pieced panel (designed by LillyElla, free) at Arabesque Scissors.

Princess and the Pea pincushions from Clover & Violet

Long pincushion sewn by me, in this post, free pattern from Green Bee Patterns (not longer available :()

Wrist pin cushion from Easy Sewing for Beginners

Embroidered pincushion sewn by me, in this post, free pattern from The Sewing Loft

Clever needle organizer pincushion from Call Ajaire

Embroidered snowflake pincushion here at Swoodson Says

Simple pom pom pincushions from Sew Can She

EPP Hexie Pincushion here at Swoodson Says

Pretty patchwork pincushion from Tildas World

Felt hexie pincushion from Modern Handcraft

Mini granny square pincushion from Auntie Em’s Crafts

Mason jar pincushion from Flamingo Toes

Paper pieced color wheel pincushion from We All Sew

Armchair pincushion from Patchwork Posse

Pretty little pincushion tutorial from Molly and Mama

Scrappy hexie pin cushion from Ellis and Higgs

Very minimal sewing required, but this is a fun upcycled planter pincushion project here on my blog!

 

Last but not least, I thought I’d share my DIY pin dish if you want something a little different from a pincushion!

Not pictured:

• The cutest little bee hive pincushion tutorial from American Felt and Craft.
• An upcycle and easy fabric craft in one, with a berry basket pincushion tutorial from A Pumpkin & a Princess.
• Mouse pincushion from Prima
• Pincushion with thread catcher from Oh Fransson