In pursuit of the perfect pincushion...
How's that for a catchy title?
I've been sewing for years but only recently have I been sewing a lot and more seriously. I use an old school "tomato" pincushion but I find it a pain. I can't put my pins in the top, where I want to put them, because there's a green "tomato leaf" there. I tried to flip it upside down so I could utilize the top space but it just rolls around. There must be something better.
I'm thinking something low and large to give me lots of space for pins, all on the top. As a sewist, I want to make this myself. I refuse to buy it. So can you guys advise me on what to make?
One thought I had is using a tuna can as the base and having the top be a pincushion? Maybe I should just stick my "tomato" upside down into a can from my recycling bucket? Any and all ideas appreciated!
Thanks!!