Walnut shells for pincushions
I'm making a number of pin cushions for giveaways at our guild's quilt show next month.
I tried making a liner and filling with fine sand, but after a few "pounces" I still get a gritty residue coming out of my pincushion.
Someone told me about crushed walnut shells, but they are a little expensive ($9 for a 12 oz bag).
Does anyone know if the ground walnut shells used as animal bedding for birds and reptiles would be usable or the same?
I can get something like 7# for about $8. That would be a considerable savings?
(okay, part II, if that would work.....do I have to wash them first?) I'm a lil confused here as you can tell.....