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Sunflower Girl 03-10-2011 02:26 PM
I like pincushions, sometimes you just want to make something little and pretty!

Connie in CO 03-10-2011 02:57 PM
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I use play sand,keeps the pins sharp.Connie in CO
Do you clean the sand before you use it? I've heard it has to be baked.
No i just fill up the pin cushion.At one time i went and raided a ant hill rinsed a few times threw a strainer let dry,works fine.Connie in CO

This is my ant hill sand in pincushion
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Nancy in Louisiana 03-10-2011 03:15 PM
An ant hill!?!?! Hope they weren't fire ants. I can't imagine wanting sand that badly. You definitely get the prize for recycling.

Connie in CO 03-10-2011 03:27 PM
Originally Posted by Nancy in Louisiana
An ant hill!?!?! Hope they weren't fire ants. I can't imagine wanting sand that badly. You definitely get the prize for recycling.
No no fire ants.Red ants.

Julianna 03-10-2011 03:28 PM
I have one filled with wool and the outer covering is wool too. Have had it for 20+ years and pins never rusted, even in humid climates.

CarrieAnne 03-10-2011 03:51 PM
Connie, cute pin cushion!

Connie in CO 03-10-2011 04:08 PM
Originally Posted by CarrieAnne
Connie, cute pin cushion!
Thank you,red ants are good for something. Connie in CO

Nancy in Louisiana 03-10-2011 05:42 PM
Connie - pin cushion is very cute and definitely worth tangling with a few ants.

CarrieAnne 03-10-2011 05:45 PM
I think you should make one with some cute ANT fabric, lol!

cjaye44 03-11-2011 08:08 AM
I have used parakeet grit n gravel for years. I put it in an inner bag made of muslin that has been doubled folded and stitched. It keeps the pins and needles nice and sharp.


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