Pin Cushion

If you sew, you have a pin cushion. My Mom had lots of pin cushions, which is why she often couldn't find a favorite set of pins. Most people that I know who indulge in sewing can't understand how she could have a "favorite" set of pins. I learned that pins, like any other tool, can serve very different purposes. Some pins won't go through stretch or fleece fabrics without a fight; some pins get lost in fake fur because they don't have large enough or colourful enough "heads" to be seen; some pins leave nasty marks on delicate fabrics, etc. So, different pin cushions were supplied to do different jobs.

This was a favorite pin cushion of hers (because she liked mouse dolls and made lots of mouse dolls). I think if you look at the pins you can guess what fabric she used this set for. I think you can also see that it got lots of use and is kind of beat up. One or two of the cushions I've found so far have literally dissolved from age and use.