schmaltzycraftsyjen
Buyers are raving!
This shop got multiple 5-star reviews in the past 7 days.
Announcement
** I am currently working in a 21-ish day turnaround on all pincushion orders as each is completely handmade by me alone. There is less of a wait for bookplates.
** I'm constantly working with a 20+ order to-do list.
** Some orders I can get out quicker depending on design, but if you have a deadline please contact me first to see if I can push it ahead.
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Schmaltzy Craftsy makes felt handmade pincushions of extraordinary awesomeness for the sewist in your life. The perfect gift for the crafter who thinks they have everything.
NEED IT FAST? The READY TO SHIP section or IN STOCK title will point you to pincushions that are actually in stock and can ship next day. All others: Current shipping window since everything is made to order is 14-21 days.
I SHIP USPS FIRST CLASS FOR FREE IN THE USA ONLY. I cannot offer Overnight mail, or free international shipping at this time, sorry. I DO remove a couple bucks off shipping for international orders (what US shipping typically costs me), but that's the best I can do. International shipping it too costly to absorb fully.
Announcement
** I am currently working in a 21-ish day turnaround on all pincushion orders as each is completely handmade by me alone. There is less of a wait for bookplates.
** I'm constantly working with a 20+ order to-do list.
** Some orders I can get out quicker depending on design, but if you have a deadline please contact me first to see if I can push it ahead.
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Schmaltzy Craftsy makes felt handmade pincushions of extraordinary awesomeness for the sewist in your life. The perfect gift for the crafter who thinks they have everything.
NEED IT FAST? The READY TO SHIP section or IN STOCK title will point you to pincushions that are actually in stock and can ship next day. All others: Current shipping window since everything is made to order is 14-21 days.
I SHIP USPS FIRST CLASS FOR FREE IN THE USA ONLY. I cannot offer Overnight mail, or free international shipping at this time, sorry. I DO remove a couple bucks off shipping for international orders (what US shipping typically costs me), but that's the best I can do. International shipping it too costly to absorb fully.
Items
Featured items
All Items
MADE TO ORDER - Antique Mauve Floral Large Pedestal Pincushion free us shipping
$38.00 FREE shipping
Made to order - Beehive Bottlecap Pincushion - choose S, M or L - free usa ship
$23.00 FREE shipping
Reviews
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Carolina on Sep 23, 2021
5 out of 5 starsso beautiful
colors are gorgeous
impressed with your skills
can't stop touching it
thank you
happy happy joy joy
thank you for my lovely gift too
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Jan on Sep 20, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThese pin cushions are wonderful!! They are exactly what I hoped for. It is obvious that she takes pride in her work and customer service!
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suzie on Sep 16, 2021
4 out of 5 starsExcellent workmanship. I wish there were measurements on sizes because I had to guess. The only thing was the base and sides were hard edges so pins would not go there. But I really like it!
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Jessica on Sep 15, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI love this so much - I got one using the same materials as the thumbnail and the picture really does show what you’ll get. The receipt was cute, too. Receipt? Cute?! You’ll see what I mean.
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John on Sep 23, 2021
5 out of 5 starsVery good quality & accurately described. Lived up to my expectations. I'm gifting my extensive book collection to my children/grandchildren & wanted the bookplates to add to the ambiance. Jack Frost
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queenbgirl on Sep 15, 2021
5 out of 5 starsso perfect. love it a lot. came in good time and packaged nicely.
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A on Aug 31, 2021
5 out of 5 starsIt's just perfect, and it arrived in time for my birthday! I treated myself to a new pincushion after (cough, cough) years of sewing. This one caught my eye, and it's going to be an ongoing pleasure to use. Thank you!
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Meranda on Aug 31, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis was a gift and the receiver was over the moon when they got it. Thank you so much!
About schmaltzycraftsyjen
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You wouldn't think pincushions needed such a long story
First off, I'm jen. I'm a degreed Graphic Designer by trade. I do logos and websites, etc. I live in Western Ohio, I'm married and have two dogs and two cats.
Once had dropped one of those magnetic pincushions on floor and it threw pins everywhere. In picking them up I embedded one in my foot and it broke off, so off to the ER I went. When I started making my bottlecap pincushions I thought it would to be cute little leave behind gifts for my historical re-enactment group about 2006. I thought a bottlecap wasa handy base for a size for any bag, basket or pouch for the small projects we'd all carry with us to work on. Then I got carried away.
I started wanting to see how many forms and motifs I could swing out of a lowly pop bottlecap. Then I started making other sizes and shapes without bottlecaps. And started using other larger bottlecaps. I've been in two books now and very nearly was going to be on Martha Stewart once. I realized HOW you make them in important, they need to HOLD the pins, not just hold them up. When you drop it they need to be securely held in place. That's why I use SO much fiberfill. They nearly crunch when you poke a pin in and they are held firm!
For someone who makes such pretty, feminine and flowery pincushions, you'd think I'm a girly girl. I'm not, I just have a respect for classical motifs and vintage embellishment as a designer I guess. All the same, it made me ask "Why do pincushions always have to be boring, utilitarian tomatoes, or lifeless blah magnets? Can't they be bright, pretty and daring? Why can't they be both pretty AND secure?" Doesn't your sewing desk deserve a sunray?
Shop members
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Jen
Owner, Maker, Designer
Jen Segrest is a graphic and web designer in the Dayton, Ohio area. She's married and an unrepentant a Mac user with two cats and two dogs. She basically spends every waking moment online doing one thing or another while binging TV.
Shop policies
I only use 100% post consumer recycled polyester felt by Kunin (made from discarded pop bottles). All filling is 100% Polyester polyfil. No wool allergies.
After I had a surgical procedure to remove half a broken pin from my foot after dropping a magnetic "pincushion" I started making them. I make sure they are all solidly packed so you don't lose pins when you drop them, and deep enough to not poke your fingers when you carry them.
NOT A PET FREE HOME. Pets are awesome! Materials are kept in my studio, closed off from pets, in sealed containers and cabinets whenever possible - BUT HAIR HAPPENS! I make all attempts to prevent is but damn they are cute.
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
Returns and exchange details
After 14 days I will only exchange or give store credit.
Custom orders cannot be refunded.
Payment
No Money order, wire transfers or checks.
Shipping
All others are send first class mail. Upgrading available.