pincushion
Seamstress's soft cushion
A pincushion is a small padded cushion for holding pins and needles, keeping them organized and accessible during sewing.
The shape—typically round or square, stuffed firm—makes it easy to push pins in and pull them out.
Figuratively, someone who has been stuck repeatedly by needles or criticism might be called a pincushion: After all those blood draws, my arm looks like a pincushion.
Pointed implement for sewing
- thimblePitted cap for stitching
- threadFiber for stitching
- stitchThread loop in fabric
- seamstressOne who stitches garments
tailor · bobbin · fabric · scissors · patchwork · embroidery · darning · hemming
Thick-pile soft fabric
- cushionySoft and yielding
- stuffedFilled beyond capacity
- velvetySoft and smooth-textured
- fluffySoft and light-textured
squishy · pillowy · sawdust · wool · cotton · velvet · wrist · filling
Object of pursuit
- acupunctureTherapeutic needle insertion
- riddledPierced throughout
- puncturedPenetrated by sharp object
- stuckUnable to move
pierced · pricked · jabbed · perforated · peppered
Dome-headed flowering plant
- proteaSouth African flowering shrub
- stamensPollen-bearing flower organs
- floretsSmall flower clusters
- bloomFlower or flourishing state
perennial · pollinator · bouquet · dried · arrangement
needle
Pointed implement for sewing
seamstress · tailor · bobbin · fabric · scissors · patchwork · embroidery · darning · hemming · seam
plush
Thick-pile soft fabric
fluffy · squishy · pillowy · sawdust · wool · cotton · velvet · wrist · filling · padded
target
Object of pursuit
- acupunctureTherapeutic needle insertion
- riddledPierced throughout
- puncturedPenetrated by sharp object
scabious
Dome-headed flowering plant
bloom · perennial · pollinator · bouquet · dried · arrangement
spines
Stiff, pointed projections
flowers · potted · houseplant · thorny · globular · clustering · prickly
- pin holders
- dressmakingsewing, fabric, pattern, fitting, hem
- craft toolscraft knife, X-Acto knife, scissors, glue gun, cutting mat
- sewing suppliesneedle, needles, thread, pins, scissors
- hand sewingneedle, thimble, basting, hemming, darning
- needlework suppliesneedles, thread, sewing needles, pins, embroidery needles
pincushionthread spool
Cylinder for winding filament
bobbin · needle threader · seam ripper · thimble · needle case
- tomato pincushionPadded needle storage shaped like produce