Originally Posted by kwhite
I have used sand and it does seem to hold the moisture in the air and rust the pins. I sew in the basement.
Wow! That is a very good point! I have 3 that I use that have the 'play' sand...kid safe stuff you can buy at the discount store. I have to say, so far...I am good on that...but, will watch for it. I love the feel of sand and the way it sits right where I put it:)I have in that sewing room somewhere some walnut husks, crushed I think that I picked up awhile ago from our LQS. That feels like it will be good too.