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Pincushion question

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calicopuzzle
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Re: Pincushion question

Post by calicopuzzle » Sun Nov 11, 2007 4:39 am

I use the very fine sand...cleans and sharpens and weights your pin cushions. I bought mine at a building center store. I have also used the trims from my quilts, and wool....but I find the wool hard to get the pins into if I cover the pincushion with just cotton fabric. I like the sand the best!

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Marilynsgrammy
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Re: Pincushion question

Post by Marilynsgrammy » Sun Nov 11, 2007 12:28 pm

I have used everything from dry beans to rice and sand... the easiest is sand and rice.

To fill the cushion use a funnel and a small pouring style measuring cup.....

But don't be a dork like I was the first time I tried this and put the pin cushion on my lap to fill.... I think I am still vaccuming up rice....
Proverbs 17:1☺️

Sara
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Re: Pincushion question

Post by Sara » Tue Nov 13, 2007 4:09 am

I haven't been on here all weekend. Thanks for all the good ideas.
Sara

ollie1shoe
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Re: Pincushion question

Post by ollie1shoe » Thu Nov 15, 2007 4:26 pm

well just wander what keeps the sand from going thru the fabric seems like it would be a litle messey ollie1shoe

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