January 2021 Pincushion Swap
02-11-2021, 06:16 AM
#33
Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 232
This round I used poly beads ordered from Amazon. I have used poly-fil and also walnut shells. The stuff they put in lizard cages can be crushed walnut shells too and much cheaper than the crafty versions. Sometimes I use a combination of poly-fil and one of the heavier ones in the bottom.
02-11-2021, 04:13 PM
#34
Super Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Nabawa, Western Australia
Posts: 2,079
I looked for walnut shell in pet shop and feed stores in the town where I live and they didn't know what I was talking about. Then I saw it advertised in a bbq add for smoking meat. I bought 2 kgs at a good price too.
02-11-2021, 04:17 PM
#35
Super Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Nabawa, Western Australia
Posts: 2,079
I looked for walnut shell in pet shop and feed stores in the town where I live and they didn't know what I was talking about. Then I saw it advertised in a bbq add for smoking meat. I bought 2 kgs at a good price too.
02-12-2021, 10:17 AM
#36
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Sunset Coast of Michigan
Posts: 971
I read once to use emery sand to keep the needles sharp, but I could never find a source for it, and I read somewhere else to use cut up or pressed together wool because wool has lanolin and it keeps the needles lubricated and the rust away. Any truth to any of this? My nephew is allergic to tree nuts, so walnut shells are a no no for me. I used the wool option this time to keep the pincushion lightweight, but at the same time, I don't know if it is true that it will keep the needles lubricated and rust free. Hugs all.
02-15-2021, 04:58 PM
#40
Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 232
Originally Posted by michelle-quilts
I can't wait for this pandemic to be over so we can meet for real in classes again Nonnie!!
