And they only cost a few bucks. You can pick them up at Harbor Freight and the home improvement stores. I have 3.DH has one at work for his paper clips. You could glue it to a flat bottom like small piece of wood.
Originally Posted by
wesing
I have no suggestions for making a cushion, but we use a mechanic's magnetic bowl for our pins. It is wide, so the pins are spread out, it doesn't spill, and we don't have to "stab" a pincushion. Not pretty, but very functional.