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Old 05-09-2011, 03:38 AM
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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.
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Old 05-09-2011, 03:55 AM
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I would like to know also. I can't find them either.
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Old 05-09-2011, 04:07 AM
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FYI - Our quilting group used walnut shells in pincushions & later found out they cause the pins to rust.
The shells retain moisture. :-(
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Buy a bag of kitty litter. It is similar and it works the same.
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I found them at a pet store and it was a large and very heavy bag.
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Wow! Use kitty litter! Great idea!
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Also bird grit works, bout a buck a box at walmart.
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Old 05-10-2011, 02:57 AM
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Are you looking for "Black Walnut" or "English Walnut" shells?
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Old 05-10-2011, 02:59 AM
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Just be careful that you don't give any pincushions made with these to a person with nut allergies.
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Harbor Freight. I just saw them next to the rock tumblers.
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