What do they put in pin cushions to keep the pins sharp?

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05-24-2011, 10:20 AM

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CorgiNole

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Emery powder is another option - though I don't know where to find it. That is often what is in the strawberries that can be found attached to some pin cushions.

Cheers, K

05-24-2011, 11:29 AM

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Sewfine

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Wow! I learn something new everyday. Never new you could.

05-24-2011, 12:09 PM

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Nanamoms

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Is this the shavings that you put into the bottom of the bird cage? I have some of that on hand!! LOL

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Originally Posted by Annaquilts

Sand or I like wool (leaves needles smooth because of the lanolin) or walnut pieces (really bird bedding from the feed store).

05-24-2011, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by valsma

Will something like that work for safety pins to? I have some safety pins and they are not as sharp as I would prefer they be.

Only if you stick them in there opened :-D

(Sorry LOL)

05-24-2011, 01:35 PM

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I use crushed walnut shells. Buy it from the pet store, and it is called lizard litter, or something close.
Emery is also used, but is way too expensive!

05-24-2011, 01:41 PM

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MelodyWB

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My favorite is Walnut Shells

05-24-2011, 02:07 PM

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SuzanneG

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Originally Posted by irishrose

I just made one that is blast from the past - I used to have my Girl Scouts make these. A jar lid, some fabric, glue and a SOS pad. It is doing a nice job on my pins. I wish I'd put a layer of batting over the pad. Next time.

Now that is so simple and so clever! I'm definitely going to give that a try! :D

05-24-2011, 03:52 PM

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sarahelloyd

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I've made myself a really big pin cushion in a plastic pencil box and filled with sand so that I don't have to use two hands to keep the cushion still when using it. I chose pet sand because I could buy just a small amount!

05-25-2011, 03:12 AM

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lucniak

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my mother always used wood shavings

05-25-2011, 03:31 AM

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alleyoop1

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Don't know how this would work with needles, but many years ago - before disposable diapers - I would stick my diaper pins into a bar of ivory soap. They always slid through the fabric smoothly.