straight pin sharpener
#1
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I've seen so many cute and adorable patterns for pin cushions, but the only place I've ever seen a pin sharpener is on a basic tomato pin cushion. Does anyone have a suggestion for how to make or where to buy just the pin sharpener?
I don't want to be buying new pins every six months, I'd rather sharpen the ones I have and only replace them when they're bent.
Thanks for all of your great hints and helps!
I don't want to be buying new pins every six months, I'd rather sharpen the ones I have and only replace them when they're bent.
Thanks for all of your great hints and helps!
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I heard you could make your own ..filled with bird grit you know the stuff you give to your pet parakeet? My mother always use to run her pins through her long hair if one had a burr, not sure what that was all about but I have tried it gives me the willies (like finger nail down blackboard)
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Just read about the Crushed Walnut Shells: Says they will keep pins sharp.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/62774122...cushion-filler
http://www.etsy.com/listing/62774122...cushion-filler
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I've read that the walnut shells actually dull the pins. It's like pushing it through wood chips. My dd is deathly allergic to walnuts so I have quit doing all swaps, giveaways, etc because I never know if people use walnut shells in their pincushions.
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Originally Posted by gale
You can buy emery powder, which is what is in the strawberries, on etsy.
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Originally Posted by gale
I've read that the walnut shells actually dull the pins. It's like pushing it through wood chips. My dd is deathly allergic to walnuts so I have quit doing all swaps, giveaways, etc because I never know if people use walnut shells in their pincushions.
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