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.
The larger the better ! I made mine using hexagons, it is very large so even if I'm only just aiming for it I rarely miss.It is also useful when you are piecing with a pal.I dont like using the magnetic trays,they can harm some machines.Letty