Very nice m-fay, love the embroidery. About a year or so ago klaws ran the pin cushion and needlecase swap for a few years. We never had a problem with anyone using walnut shells, if you get them in the pet store they are bleached and washed so all of the oil is taken out of them. We did learn that if you use the stuffing be sure and stuff them really thick so they are heavy enough. It also helps if you put some sort of weight in the bottom. Just a suggestion. When you fill out your PM you might note if you are allergic...I ask this also because I am very allergic to cats. Most everyone has marked my packages so I know.
Hope you can see these pics, this is some of the ones I have collected from the previous swap. They sit on the ledge above my design walls[ATTACH=CONFIG]576874[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]576875[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]576876[/ATTACH]