Pin cushions
Julie- Do you have a horse?
I have done a little research on old pincushions after visiting with a lady that has a wonderful antique store. She had this awsome pin cushion that was about the size of a brick. This sparked my curiousity. In the old days it was common to use horse hair in them she said. I think the one in the store was weighted with something then stuffed.
I asked my husband to collect some horse hair when he clipped his horses mane then I shampooed, dried, aired, then used to stuff a pin cushion.
My favorite is one I made from metal filings ordered online. These came with a swatch of fabric somewhat like swim suite fabric. This fabric contains the filings so they don't leak out. I think the same would work for sand.
After filling the 'lining' with the filings then make the outside pin cushion to your liking.
I like the variety of questions and answers we find on this board.