It wasn't because I had no idea how to make one, it was because I had no idea what to make. I have been looking at pictures of them online for simply ages- creative, crazy, classic. So many styles to choose from. I simply couldn't decide which was right for me. Do I go for witty and create a potted cactus, a voodoo doll, or hedgehog? Do I go for artistic and create an embroidered masterpiece? Do I go for quick and easy and slap something together with hot glue and a tuna can? Decisions, decisions.
Today I came to the conclusion it was insane to spend three solid years looking for pin cushion inspiration. Really, really insane. So, the classic, traditional, every-one's-grandma-owns-one, squishy-poofy flower design it would be. I guess it is also called "the tomato," but mine looks decidedly more bloated buttercup and less heirloom tomato. And since I was in the pin cushion frame of mind, I sat down and made one.
Oh heck, who I am kidding? I made four.
Now to decide on the style of the emery cushion. I figure I will give it two years of seeking inspiration before I decide to go with the classic, traditional, every-one's-grandma-owns-one strawberry.










