Easy Handmade Gift: A Wrist Pincushion for Sewists

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We are approaching Christmas at great speed. Today, there are only fourteen days left until we once again dance around the Christmas tree, sing the familiar songs, and let the fragrance of the Christmas dinner drift gently through the house.
Perhaps you’re currently pondering what to give one of your loved ones for Christmas. Something small, something lovely, something that feels personal. Something not just bought, but handmade with the intention of bringing joy to another person.

If you know someone who sews, I warmly recommend a homemade wrist pincushion. It may sound simple, but believe me: it’s one of the most practical, heartfelt little gifts you can give to someone who loves creating with needle and thread.

I have quite a few of them by now. They live around my sewing room like little loyal helpers, and I use them every single time I sew. Because the best place to keep my pins is around my wrist. That way, they are quite literally at hand. And there is something wonderfully practical and poetic in just that.

Handmade gifts hold something special for me. They carry a different warmth, a different intention. And when they are also something you truly use, the joy only grows.

And the best part? It is incredibly easy to make a wrist pincushion. You don’t need a sewing machine or any special materials. In fact, you most likely already have everything you need at home:
– a small piece of fabric
– an elastic
– some batting or small fabric scraps for stuffing
– and the lid from a jam jar

I’ve made a video where I show the entire process step by step. It’s quick, cozy, and the perfect little Advent or Christmas gift idea if you want to give something both personal and practical.

Enjoy — and happy crafting.
With love
N A N N A