This beautifully hand-crafted solid oak pincushion comes with a detachable base, allowing one to cover the top moulded form with an embroidery of your choice, e.g. crewel embroidery, silk ribbon embroidery, x-stitch , blackwork, etc. It stands on 3 little round legs. The form measures 3inches (7.5cm) in diameter. It comes with a full set of instructions for attaching your embroidery.