tammystitches

Has anyone used Alpaca Fiber to fill a pincushion? Do you have any pros & cons of using it? I just ordered some Alpaca Fiber and plan on making pincushions for my Mom, 2 sisters and myself for Christmas.

ckcowl

i have a pincushion with alpaca fiber filling- it was a gift- it is a lovely pin cushion i use all the time-seems like a pretty expensive way to go but i guess if you know where to get a deal on the fibers...sure makes a nice gift. i've used lots of alpaca fibers when felting- doing wool projects- but i tend to be rather (stingy) with it- because of it's cost.

BellaBoo

I have one filled with Alpaca, according to the label. It's very nice and the pins glide instead of poke in it. I don't remember it being that expensive. I think the Alpaca filled will make a nicer pincushion for a gift then one filled with batting.

jemma

sprinkle in some lavender flowers

Silver Needle

Has anyone tried the crushed walnut shells? I saw them at a quilt show but shied away because of the cost and weight.

drgranny

My husband was at the sheep barn at the fair while they were giving the lambs a hair cut. He picked up all the wool from the cutting tables. He brought me two 60 gallon plastic tubs full! I put it in a pillow case and wash it in the washing machine. It makes great stuffing for pincushions and best of all.............it is free!!!

annthreecats

Raw wool is supposed to be a great pin cushion stuffing. Alpaca would be so soft. With all the different pin cushion fillings you only have to be careful of folks with allergies.

annthreecats

Lucky you. Enjoy.

Jackie Spencer

I always use the crushed walnut shells, keeps my pins sharpened, and someone told me there are natural oils so they won't rust. Plus my pincushions stay put. I especially like it in my pincushions that have the little bag hanging from them, they don't fall off the edge of my table or arm of my chair.

AnnieRose

I have only made a couple of utilitarian pin cushions so far. Used crushed walnut shells purchased from pet store. Made a shape and size to cover the gap between my machine and the cutout in the table...where pins were always dropping into. Worked well.