Crushed Walnut Shells

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05-10-2011, 09:44 AM

#31

thereroy

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We use silcon sand found at Hobby lobby, joAnns, any craft store, found in bags

05-10-2011, 11:29 AM

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New knee

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Try the pet shops.

05-10-2011, 12:50 PM

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Terri Bogedain

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I USE BB'S FROM THE SPORTING GOOD STORE HEAVY AND WORKS FOR ME

05-10-2011, 01:09 PM

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misoop

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I received a pin cushion filled with walnut shells, and the pins lost their "gliding" ability. Don't like it! Might want to use something else.

05-10-2011, 01:53 PM

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klarina

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How about steel wool the one you normally use to clean pots and pans?

According with this tut, it helps to sharpen the needles and I suppose does the same with the pins.

Take a look
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-121748-1.htm

05-10-2011, 02:11 PM

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FroggyinTexas

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Originally Posted by TheresaP.

Does anyone have a good resource for purchasing crushed walnut shells? I use these for filling pin cushions. I have only been able to find them for sale in small packages. Thanks for any help.

Try PetSmart. I bought a five pound bag there. Ask for lizard litter--they make it out of crushed walnut shells. Be prepared to pay an arm and a leg. froggyintexas

05-10-2011, 05:35 PM

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craftymatt2

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I use the walnut shells from pet smart, never had a problem that I'm aware of. I only paid around $8.oo for a ten pound bag.

05-10-2011, 05:38 PM

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katsewnsew

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You can find it at the pet stores, called Lizzard Bedding . Comes in a 5-qt bag, sells for about $7.00 per bag.

05-10-2011, 06:51 PM

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sdarga

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Some pet shops carry cruched nut shells. Not sure what the nut mix is and if it would work.

05-11-2011, 04:00 AM

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jprusky

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I got a big bag of crushed walnut shells at PetSmart in Lake Havasu, AZ this winter and shared it with a friend. It sure doesn't take long to use it up if you are making pincushions and you keep giving them away!

Judy