Grabbit Magnetic Sewing Pincushion with 50 Plastic Head Pins, Blue

Love this pincushion. Okay, it is not a cushion, but a plastic plate/bowl sort of thing with a magnet inside. It grabs the pins really easily, and you don't have to worry about which end is up. Since the pins that come with it have balls on the ends it makes them easy to grab. The magnet tends to make the pins line up parallel to each other so that helps too. I bought this on a lark a decade or so ago, and really thought I wouldn't care all that much for it since I was used to a traditional pin cushion I could stab happily. I changed my mind. Mine got destroyed recently so I just bought replacement, and picked up another for my daughter.The pins that come with the Grabbit are long, balled and sharp. When I first bought one, I fell in love with the pins too, and couldn't find replacements. They do sell the pins separately now, too.Two more pluses to this contraption: you can turn it upside down and wave it close to the ground or your table to pick up dropped stray pins without needing to search. They get picked right up. I keep my small sewing awl on here as well, and it has become slightly magnetized. I put the tip against the ball end of the pins as I get to them while sewing on a machine. They slide right out sticking to the awl, ready to be dropped back onto the pin cushion.Word to the wise: don't drop the pincushion. The magnet inside mine broke in half when I did and it was never quite the same.

I know, I know, it's a magnetized 'thing' for pins but it is pure awesomeness. First of all, it's far more substantial than I expected. The base is weighted so it will stay exactly where you put it.. The color is deep and rich and it comes with the colorful pins shown in the illustration. Before now I was trying to be 'sensible' by re-purposing a refrigerator magnet, which would've been brilliant if I sewed on my actual refrigerator. Since I don't and my sewing table isn't magnetized, it collected the pins but was always slip-sliding away.Sometimes the simplest things can bring the most joy. This was a joyful discovery for me.

I absolutely love this magnetic pincushion. This is my third one. I have one for quilting pins, one for sewing pins, and one for safety pins. Now I need another for paper clips!! This is truly one of the best inventions ever. I’m not the most careful person when I remove pins when I’m working. Well this cushion (of hard plastic) takes care of all my concerns. We have 2 Bengal cats that go after anything they’re not supposed to have so I’m constantly concerned they will find a stray pin and get hurt on it.This Grabb’t takes care of that concern and makes my job and cleanup SUPER EASY!! All I have to do is pick it up and run it over the table (or wherever) and it “grabs” all the stray pins - just like magic!!!I love love love this accessory - and feel every person, seamstress, quilter, or not - needs at least one of these Grabb’ts. ❤️❤️

I used the same magnetic pincushion since the 80s, that is until I knocked it off the table one too many times and broke it. I replaced it with two Grabbits, black and teal, so I could have one at my sewing machine and the other by my coverstitch. These are every bit as nice and heavy as my vintage one. Toss the pins to the Grabbit as you sew and they go right in, all lined up the same direction as they should. To prevent knocking them off my tables I bought two textured jar openers (from Amazon) to put underneath to keep them from sliding. Works great!

I love this thing. Why didn't I buy one years ago? Probably because I don't do a lot of sewing. But every time I do, keeping track of the pins is always a problem. And I live in fear of dropping them on the carpet and being unable to find them. This makes it so easy to grab pins when you need them and toss them back when you don't. The wide flat area is great because you don't even have to be really accurate when you drop the pins onto it. This definitely qualifies as one of those "gosh I wish I had thought of this idea years ago" items.

I received this pin holder last night and just started using it this morning. Oh, my! It is good! The magnet seems to be strong and holds my pins down flat, all going in one direction, which makes picking them up easier. I have another brand of magnet pin holder that is frustrating because it makes the pins fan out and stand up in different directions. My fingers are always getting stuck. The tray is small, only about 3 1/2" diameter, but it holds a good amount of pins. Plan to order another one.

I purchased one of these for myself and one for my Mom. They hold all sizes of pins - quilting and sewing. If you happen to drop some pins on the floor while sewing you just flip it upside down and it picks up the pins on the floor. I would definitely recommend.

I have been sewing for years and honestly never knew the Grab It existed! Now I don't know how I got along without it. It's a fantastic concept and a must for anyone who sews. I first saw it on a sewing tutorial, went to Amazon and ordered it! It is so useful, no longer do I have pins all over my sewing area including the floor! I just put my pins near the top and it sucks them in. Or if I do drop any on the floor I can just wave it over the area and it will find them and pick them up. My whole family will appreciate no more pins on the floor!! Perfect! Love that it comes with additional pins as well. Do yourself a favor and get a Grab It asap!!

Bought this based on reviews as based on comparing with other products reviews this appeared to have good reviews and less negative comments based on the magnet inside.It definitely has a good magnet and pins are immediately held onto. Haven’t used it too much… case of over equipping myself in advance of doing much lol. However very pleased with product so far.

Fabulous genuine item arrived very quickly in its original packaging with the included pinsLovely strong magnetic pin cushion. Absolute must for anyone with a sewing machine. Also useful to pick up stray pins from the table or floor with

When I sew I always seem to end up finding pins on the floor but not anymore. I got one of these grabbit pin cushions as a gift but I ended up getting on for myself too! I would highly recommend them, they're better than expected. When finished with pins you can drop them or throw them at it and the strong magnetic force makes them stick. If you start un pinning and have a pile of pins on the table you can hold it upside down to collect them in seconds.I think they're fab.

Very easy to use. Works brilliantly

I like that you can just sort of throw the pin near the pincushion and the magnet will grab it. You don't really need to be precise. Also great for sweeping up a load of pins on the table or floor. I didn't know I needed it til I got one.