Needle Felted Cupcake Pin Cushions

I have seen a lot of felted cupcakes around lately,  so decided to make some myself.  I was very tempted to add 'bling' sprinkles, but decided against this as the pins would create their own sprinkle look; and when you are busy sewing, the last thing you want to have to do is constantly look at the pincushion before you thrust the pin in to make sure you don't damage the pin or yourself by inadvertently stabbing a hard sparkle sprinkle.