creative projects Martha sewing · Written by Randi Dukes

A Magnetic Pin Dish

I have a super simple and super practical DIY project for you today: a magnetic pin dish.

This is an idea from the Martha Stewart archives and it’s a favorite of mine. I don’t mind pincushions but it’s so much easier to reach into a dish to grab some pins … and even better if the pins are attached magnetically to the dish.

To make a magnetic pin dish, you’ll need a small shallow dish and a good magnet. I used a strong bar magnet but most magnets will work well. I bought the small dish at Goodwill for a mere fifty-nine cents.

Using E6000 or a similar adhesive, glue the magnet to the bottom of the dish and let it dry completely.

Your pins will stay attached to the dish until you reach in to grab one. Convenient and cute all in one.

Do you use a pincushion or a dish for your pins?

About Randi Dukes

I’m Randi, a Dallas-based mom of five kids, ranging from third grade to college and including a set of twins. I love strong coffee, craft and DIY projects, my planner, and my big ol’ family. When I’m not creating something for my blog, I can be found in the car, running kids from one place to another. I’m the one knitting at the red light. Connect with me on google+ | twitter | facebook

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~Lindsey says
April 6, 2013 at 12:20 pm
I have a cute mason jar pincushion that someone made me but I like the color of your plate 🙂
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cherished bliss says
April 6, 2013 at 2:14 pm
I so need this…. I have needles all over my floor. I just stabbed my toe yesterday with one. I have a bad habit of just throwing them on the table next to my sewing machine… maybe I could actually make it in the bowl, lol! Pinning : )
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Ana Lopes says
April 7, 2013 at 9:59 am
Genial! Great idea, love it! Thanks so much for sharing!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Hugs from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
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Cindy Eikenberg says
April 7, 2013 at 11:23 am
This is an absolutely AWESOME idea! I am always dropping pins and someone is stepping on it (mostly my husband!) so this is a must have for me! Thank you so much sharing this and it’s on my must-make list! Have a wonderful Sunday!! [email protected]
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Dinah says
April 7, 2013 at 9:23 pm
What a great idea! I don’t know why I never thought of making one on my own! Thanks 🙂
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Rachel {BubblyNatureCreations.com} says
April 8, 2013 at 1:01 am
Love that idea!
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Craftivity Designs says
April 9, 2013 at 3:11 pm
Very cool! I would never have thought you could make your own from a regular dish!
– Lora
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Niki says
April 9, 2013 at 10:18 pm
SO Smart!! Would have never thought of it. 🙂
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[email protected] says
April 10, 2013 at 3:50 am
Wonderful idea! I often use a small glass bowl, but I love the idea of having a magnetic bowl instead. The pins are less likely to bounce out.
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Jodi Stuber says
April 10, 2013 at 4:12 pm
what a great idea! my hubby has a little magnetic bowl that we bought from Harbor Freight tools but love this cool diy version 🙂
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Laura @ House Of Joyful Noise says
April 12, 2013 at 1:56 pm
Great idea!
PINNED it!
(No pun intended. lol)
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[email protected] says
April 13, 2013 at 2:56 am
Such a great idea!
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A Thrifter in Disguise says
May 28, 2013 at 12:23 pm
This is such a great idea. I’m definitely pinning (no pun intended)! My pins are all over the place and when they’re in the pincushion they get all tangled with thread… def like a bowl! Genius idea 🙂
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