I did wander the photo gallery posted by some one else and love the little teacup pincushion but I have also seen pincushions and instructions online for ones made will Mason or Ball jelly jars. You could then fill the jars with coordinating candy or buttons or..... you get the idea. Here is one link but I found several by googling jelly jar pincushions..............
http://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/cutting-corners/2012/1/27/pincushion-jar-tutorial/