$10.00
Emery Pincushion - Teal and Brown Tile
Are you familiar with the little strawberry that comes along with the famous tomato pincushion? Do you know the purpose of that strawberry? Its purpose is to keep your pins and needles sharp. It's filled with a mineral called "emery". Emery resembles fine metal shavings. It's used as an abrasive in industrial applications and on things like emery boards.
I searched high and low for a larger emery pincushion with no luck, so I decided to start making my own.
This pincushion is filled with emery and measures approximately 2 1/2inches (6.35 cm) square.
It’s covered twice. I wanted to be sure that the emery didn't escape through the seams or through pinholes made into the fabric. I first made a little muslin pillow filled with emery, then covered that with the cotton, print fabric.
The design placement on the pincushion you receive may vary just slightly from the one pictured.
This is the perfect pincushion...It’s cute, it’s heavy so it won't slide around your work surface, it holds your pins and needles, and they're sharpened with every jab. What more could you want from a pincushion?
The second picture shows what the emery looks like. If you'd like to purchase just the emery to make your own pincushions, please check my shop to see it listed.
Please check my shop for a matching Pincushion Ring and matching Emery Pincushion Ring.
I also have other fabric selections for my Emery Pincushions.
Wholesale inquiries on my Emery Pincushions and Pincushion Rings are welcome.
Thanks for looking!