Hitomezashi Pin Cushions - Limited edition

$70.79


Each Hitomezashi Pin cushion is a unique one-of-a-kind.

These are larger pincushions (approximately 4 inches in diameter).
The wooden bases are hand made from various Australian wooden turners
Each pincushion comes with a lovely set of Japanese collector pins from Hiroshima, beautiful presented in a glass bottle
There is no glue! The Hitomezashi insert takes up the full void of the pincushion cup. The shape the pincushion cup holds the Hitomezashi insert in place.
These are stuffed with fibre fill.

These make an ideal Christmas or birthday present for that stitcher in your life,
Or for yourself, just because you deserve to have beautiful things.

Each Hitomezashi design is different and often free-form.
-- Fireside – Yamagata (mountain)
-- Pastel princess – Kakinohanashi variation
-- Playful Boxes - Zenizashi variation
-- Rain forest - Kakinohanashi continuous
-- Rainbow warrior - Kakinohanashi variation
-- Sea & Sky - Kursari Jujizashi
-- Smouldering – Jujizashi framed
-- Wisteria flowers – Jujizashi “10 cross stitch”

These are a labour of love each taking on average 7 hours to stitch not including the hours the wood turns have invested in the cup base.

Free shipping - Australia only.

Returns & Exchanges

Returns & exchanges accepted within 30 days

Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.

The following items can't be returned or exchanged

Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:

  • Custom or personalized orders
  • Perishable products (like food or flowers)
  • Digital downloads
  • Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
  • Items on sale

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you run Classes / Workshops

Yes, we can run classes from beginner through to detailed workshops for Sashiko, Boro &Indigo Dyeing. Our workshops can include the supply of all materials and each attendee will go home with something new to continue their Sashiko / Boro / Indigo, journey. Classes sizes from 5 to 12 can be arranged with your Quilt group, friendship group etc. If you have a Group get together we can bring our pop-up shop along with the workshop.

Can you come to our Quilt Show or Group Meeting.

Yes.
Looking for something new and unique for your next; Quilt show, Group meeting, exhibition? Bittern by the Bug can bring our unique range of Indigo dyed fabrics, patterns,kits as well as unique items to purchase, to you event.
All our items are hand crafted using the best quality materials, by our Textile Artist Andrea Taylor, with a distinct Japanese influence. Our patterns are created by Andrea and exclusive to Bittern by the Bug.
Call Andrea to discuss your up coming event and how Bittern by the Bug can offer your attendees a new unique experience.

Legal imprint