pin cushions
Sewing needle storage
Pin cushions are small padded objects for holding pins and needles when not in use.
The padding grips the metal shafts while keeping points accessible.
Traditionally stuffed with sawdust or cotton, they come in countless decorative shapes—tomatoes being iconic.
She kept a pin cushion by her sewing machine.
Figuratively, someone who feels repeatedly jabbed or criticized might say they feel like a pin cushion.
Slender pointed instruments
- thimblePitted cap for stitching
- threadFiber for stitching
- seamstressOne who stitches garments
- stuffingSeasoned mixture for cavities
fabric · emery · strawberry · velvet · satin · felt · embroidery · quilting
Object of pursuit
- scapegoatUnfairly blamed person
- punching bagSuspended striking target
- whipping boyDesignated recipient of punishment
- victimOne harmed by another
doormat · butt · laughingstock · fall guy · patsy · easy mark · martyr · dupe
needles
Slender pointed instruments
- thimblePitted cap for stitching
- threadFiber for stitching
- seamstressOne who stitches garments
stuffing · fabric · emery · strawberry · velvet · satin · felt · embroidery · quilting · dressmaking
target
Object of pursuit
- scapegoatUnfairly blamed person
- punching bagSuspended striking target
- whipping boyDesignated recipient of punishment
victim · doormat · butt · laughingstock · fall guy · patsy · easy mark · martyr · dupe · chump
- needlework suppliesneedles, thread, sewing needles, embroidery needles, floss
- notionsbuttons, zippers, snaps, hooks, eyes
- sewing supply storesJoann, Hobby Lobby, Michaels, pattern books, scissors
- fancy goodsribbons, lace, buttons, trimmings, embroidery
pin cushionsstone
Solid earth fragment
metal plates · concrete · glass · wooden boards · marble