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The article presents the several types of pin cushions, including the medieval times pimpiloes, Dutch canvas pincushion with woolen cross-stitch embroidery, and Jockey cap pincushion.

The article focuses on the use of animal shaped accessories for holding handwork tools, like pincushions, tape measures and thimble holders, in sewing room. It says that Franz Xaver Bergman was one of the famous artists who created such accessories with Oriental and animal subjects. It says that fish and crocodiles shapes were used for holding implements, while bird shapes were generally designed to serve as pincushions.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for making a smocked pincushion.

The article offers sewing tips such as waxing a thread, making pincushions and threading a needle.

Provides information on making strawberry pincushions. Design suggestions; Materials to use; Steps in making the cushions.

The article evaluates a Pin Pal pincushion from UncommonGoods.com.