Why are pincushions frequently made to resemble tomatoes? - Threads

Learn about the tradition of tomato pincushions.

TIL that the strawberry attached to a typical tomato pincusion is filled with abrasive emery, and used to sharpen pins and needles. : r/todayilearned

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Why are pincushions frequently made to resemble tomatoes? - Threads

History of Tomato Pin Cushions

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