EasyPeezy

I think I've tried every pincushion there is. From steel wool to emery and wool.
So far my favorite is wool. I can leave my pins in there and it won't rust plus
it seems to get more lubrication from the lanolin in the wool.
Emery is good for sharpening, so is steel wool but I won't leave my pins in there
all the time. I prefer emery to steel wool because it won't rust.
If there's some humidity the steel wool will probably rust.

Edit: Forgot to mention that those little strawberries they sell now are completely
useless. Like someone said before I think they put straw or something instead
of emery. Don't waste your money on those. If you want emery, buy it at the
hardware store or on Etsy.