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

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05-25-2011, 08:05 AM

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patsyo56721

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Sand that they use for sandblasting, walnut shells & some have used kitty litter.

05-25-2011, 08:08 AM

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d.rickman

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Silica sand (glass sand) was my choice. (Available at Michaels'). Heavy enough that you won't move it when taking out pins and needles.

05-25-2011, 08:16 AM

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kellen46

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Quote:

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 call them steel scrubbies, they also come in copper. I get them at the dollar Tree and they work swell, in a pin cushion and on a cast iron pot....too much soap in a SOS pad.

05-25-2011, 08:18 AM

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FroggyinTexas

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JenniePenny

They sometimes use ground up walnut shells.

Hint: Don't buy the bags of this in the quilt shops if you ever come across it there -- you can find it a lot cheaper at Pet Supply Stores - Yes - they are used in reptile cages (I think)

It's called lizard litter and you can buy it in five pound bags and share with your buddies. I hadn't thought about buying it at the feed store, but the next time I buy bunny food, I'm going to ask. froggyintexas

05-25-2011, 08:22 AM

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QultingaddictUK

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I have had great success with the clean fine sand sold for Budgerigar cages

05-25-2011, 08:42 AM

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It is my understanding that some gals who have used the crushed walnut shells are finding that their pins are rusting...something about the walnut shells retaining moisture??? I'm not sure what to use...
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05-25-2011, 09:32 AM

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I use ground walnut shells that I purchase at the Pet Supply store. It's used in reptile cages. I make large pincushions and had enough for 19 pincusions out of the small bag. I just bought my second bag.

05-25-2011, 10:37 AM

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SewExtremeSeams

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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.

Great idea. Thanks!