Really cute pincushion! I've never heard of using chopped walnut shells as a filler before. Are they finely chopped or powdered or what?
I use sawdust as a filler and non-soaped steel wool pads on top of the
sawdust. (steel wool pads from hardware store) Supposedly the steel wool keeps your pins and needles sharp. Met someone today who fills her pincushions with sand. What's a pincushion maker to do?