I collect these little planters, of certain glaze colors. In our area they are often $12-20! I have my favorites along my kitchen windowsill. I use them to keep stuff in, like my marking pens at my sewing machine. Haven't done a pincushion yet, but I plan to. Thanks for the tutorial.
Small demi teacups are pretty as pincushions, too. You glue the cup to the saucer for a more stable base.