What do they put in pin cushions to keep the pins sharp?
#22
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Originally Posted by sarahelloyd
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!
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I dry all my coffee and tea grounds , they make wonderful pincushions, the weight of the pincushions are just right and there is only a slight smell , but it is great if you use flavored coffees or teas! I also use sawdust, and you can add a few drops of essential oil to all three, which is great for your pins and needles and you can smell the great scent everytime you use it
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Originally Posted by mawluv
I dry all my coffee and tea grounds , they make wonderful pincushions, the weight of the pincushions are just right and there is only a slight smell , but it is great if you use flavored coffees or teas! I also use sawdust, and you can add a few drops of essential oil to all three, which is great for your pins and needles and you can smell the great scent everytime you use it
#28
Originally Posted by fabric lover
I use a cleaning pad (attached picture because I don't know what it's called in english, sorry :-(( ) and I put 1 or 2 layers of batting around it . Works great.
I just call it wire wool, but I know others will disagree! I have seen them sold as "pot scrubs" as well, but then again, pot scrubs are sometimes made from other materials too...
Language can be quite imprecise sometimes.
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