Wife made a few pincushion from a pattern in a mag awhile back, but I used sheep sheared wool from our county fair..I asked the owners what mere shearing and got a good amount. I didn't card it, just stuffed in tightly.....the lanolin in the wool is good for needles.- so I was told a long time ago...don't know if true, but I use my wool cushions. I have also seen rounds of felted, colored wool at either Michaels or hobby lobby being sold as pin cushions, so I guess there is some truth to it..... What are the tomato cushions stuffed with? And the little strawberry hanging from it?