ok, hmmmm
A dowel
I'm going to work with that idea
So now my OCD goes into action, and I'm thinkng of changing the needlecushion with the seasons (plus, I found a pic of a Xmas tree pincushioin with a thinmble at the top where you'd normally see a star)
I'm sure I'll only make one needlecushion - just because my OCD goes into action, that does not mean I do anything about it
Thank you so much for the ideas!