Thanks, K3n, for posting the tutorial on the pin cushion assembly. It is so beautiful; of course you can make the embellishments, as in the tutorial, especially to have something pretty, or just make a scrappy one so you can "cover" it with your pins. As for filler, I have a friend who suggested using "crushed emory." That way, it would keep your pins (and needles) nice and sharp. She suggested maybe Lowe's or someone would carry it. Anyone heard of where it is sold?