Once again if I may........ I do not use this type pin cushion on my sewing table, unless it is for needles. These are decorative and make a nice addition for a dresser for things like a ha tpin collection.
For my sewing area I have 3 magnetic grabbers and I would not be able to live without them. I keep one directly behind the sewing machine so I can toss the pins as I pull them. I keep one in the cutting area (yes, I did buy the 500 pin package) and the other one is for carrying to another location, like beside my recliner if I am removing stitches and need to re-pin. Like the paring knife in the kitchen, one is NEVER enough!
June in Cincinnati