I always make mine up. but i'm known to make weird things. like last thanksgiving I made a roasted turkey. but whats wrong with a good old square stuffed firmly??? make a mini block of a square, put on the back and stuff till you can't stuff anymore. then stuff some more. the trick to a good pincushion is to stuff firmly. use crushed walnut shells if you can find them in your pet store by reptile litter. makes great pincushions. you can decorate the square with soe embroidery, hand or machine, use your imagination and have fun, good luck.