Maggie77802

I am making a lot of pin cushions for a project and need cheap stuffing material. I have heard that crushed walnuts are good. Is there a cheaper source besides a quilt shop?

cjsews

You can get that at a pet store. They are use to line bird cages

suern3

When I found the crushed walnuts at a pet store it was in the amphibian department. When I called the store to ask about crushed walnuts whoever I spoke to did not have a clue about it but I decided to go look for myself and found it there for lizards, etc. It only came in a 10lb bag so if you are making multiples that should work for you.

Jeanne S

I also found the ground walnuts in the lizard section of a pet shop.

newbee3

you can use sand also

sewingsuz

Is it ground walnuts or the shells ground?

FairviewFarm

It is ground walnut shells.

quiltsRfun

Just make sure none of the recipients have nut allergies.

auntnana

I got in a mood last year and made a ton of pincushions and all of them with walnut shells. I really like the weight of them. But as someone else said you need to be careful and put a warning label with them as nut allergies can be deadly. Literally. I was lucky enough to find a 10 quart bag on sale on amazon for $8!!

OhCanada

I've used rice, nice weight and readily available.