Originally Posted by mawluv
I dry all my coffee and tea grounds , they make wonderful pincushions, the weight of the pincushions are just right and there is only a slight smell , but it is great if you use flavored coffees or teas! I also use sawdust, and you can add a few drops of essential oil to all three, which is great for your pins and needles and you can smell the great scent everytime you use it
do be careful using organic items like the coffee grounds they draw moisture which can lead to mold, and they eventually decompose so you have to keep filling it. The moisture is also not good for your pins and could cause rust. They are great in the flower bed!