40+ FREE Pincushion Patterns To Sew - The Birch Cottage

Sew a pincushion with this collection of over 40 free pincushion patterns and tutorials. Pincushions are easy to sew and perfect to gift!

Are you just learning to sew? Or maybe you're looking for some fun sewing projects to use up those fabric scraps? Or maybe just looking for some fun ways to organize your pins? With this collection of over 40 free pincushion pattern and sewing tutorials, you're sure to find one or several to sew.

I love pincushions. I use them all the time! And I'm all the time sewing up new pincushions just because they're so much fun. Plus, they let me be creative and they are a great scrap buster sewing project!

40+ FREE Pincushion Patterns to Sew

In no particular order, here is a list of over 40 free pincushion patterns to sew. I'm not sure which one is my favorite, but I do know there are quite a few pincushions on this list that I can't wait to make! Come take a look and see what you think!

Supplies Needed

There's not a whole lot of supplies you need to sew up a pincushion. Each one of the listed free pincushion patterns will provide you with a materials list. But, here are a few staples you'll want to have on hand:

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• fabric
• matching thread
• material for stuffing, such as polyester fiberfill or rice
• scissors
• pins
• rotary cutter
• cutting mat
• acrylic ruler
• sewing machine

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Tutorial: Strawberry Pincushion

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Simple Sprocket Pincushion Tutorial

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Chicken Pin Cushions BOK-BOK!

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How to Make Pie Pincushions

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Birdie Pincushion Project

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Granny’s Pins Pincushion Pattern

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Herringbone Pincushion Tutorial

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How to make your own Pincushion with a Pocket

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How to make a pretty embroidery hoop pincushion

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Scrappy Pincushion

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Apple Shaped Pin Cushion Free Pattern

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Hedgie Pin Cushion

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A Wrist Pincushion Tutorial -

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Pumpkin Pincushion Tutorial

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Quilted Tomato Pin Cushion - Tried & True Creative

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Plus Pincushions

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How to Make a Boxy Pin Cushion

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Vintage Milk Glass Hexie Pincushion |

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Easy DIY Ironing Board Organizer |

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Square Pincushion

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wood base pincushion {a tutorial}

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good neighbors pincushion {plus a giveaway}

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BLOG REMIX 2 – FREE Pincushion Pattern

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Make a Pincushion that Attaches to Your Sewing Machine - Threads

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Five pointed star pincushion

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Sewn Pumpkin Pincushion

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How to Make an English Paper Pieced Pincushion

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Simple EPP hexie pincushion tutorial

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How To Make A Pincushion - Two Ways!

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How to Make a Pincushion (Mini Patchwork Pincushion Tutorial)

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Pin Cushion Mice – a Free Pattern

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Easy Peasy Pincushions with Baby Pom-Poms

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Sit ‘N Sew Pincushion Pattern | Modern Quilter's Sewing Station

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Learn How to Make a Pincushion with Wool Applique

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Scraptastic and Simple QAYG Strip Pincushion

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Piggy Pincushion - Free sewing patterns - Sew Magazine

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How to make a Cathedral Window Pin Cushion

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In the Hoop Cactus Pincushion

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How to Make a Cheeseburger Pincushion – DiY Craft Tutorial

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Cactus Pincushion DIY

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I can't wait to get started! Which one is your favorite?

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