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11-09-2010, 07:19 PM

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amma

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Quote:

Originally Posted by pocoellie

It's just the shells you use, not the actual nuts.

the oils from the nuts are still on and around these shells :wink: :D:D:D

11-09-2010, 08:08 PM

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Jingle

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I've never heard of this. Learn something new all the time.

11-09-2010, 08:11 PM

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mommamac

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Quote:

Originally Posted by phylklos

Thanks, grendelskin. That is exactly the info I needed. Will try it soon. :-)

My quilt group invested in some to share & made pincushions.
We now regret it because our pins & needles got dull.

11-09-2010, 08:15 PM

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lab fairy

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I use sand (washed of course, not from someone's sandbox because you would not believe what you will find in that stuff) for pin cushions. It gives a good weight. I do suggest that you make your cushion with a double layer of fabric to ensure the sand stays put.