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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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 Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 07:45:06 AM
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The only thing I have on hand is pillow stuffing. What should I stuff them with? Also, besides lavender whats good in sachets?
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 07:49:28 AM
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Have you ever thought of sand, Nancy? I know that sounds weird, but one of my favorites is stuffed with sand (I believe they made a little "pillow" inside the pincushion), and it keeps the points of the needles sharp.
I also use hops and lemon verbena in sachets as well. |
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
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Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
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Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 08:04:52 AM
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Saw dust was what my Gramma did.
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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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USA
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
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Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 10:42:15 AM
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Wool is great, I don't use polyester stuffing because it makes the needles rusty. I have a big bag of sawdust from my friend Michael that I'm going to use in my next ones. I also read somewhere recently that in Japan people use coffee grounds. Now that would smell good. I'm going to have to try that...I'm going to have to clean up my kitchen first. i think we have reached ground below zero here...
Yesterday I got a free copy of Shell Seekers by Rosamund Pilcher. I read it years ago, but I figure the F month is coming right up so i have to have a supply of things to read. The woman who runs the fabric shop near me always has a few free for the taking items at her store. What a nice idea. I had gone to get my mini apron material. Nancy Jo, you need to try the mini aprons sometime, I know you will find great things to do with them...
Karin
Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 11:28:52 AM
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That coffee ground thing sounds interesting. Wonder how that works. used or right out of the can?
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britchickny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Angie
Port Orange
Florida
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Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 1:40:38 PM
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I bought a cute little pin-cushion last year at a local quilt shop and they said it is stuffed with ground walnut shells and I'm almost certain she said you can buy them at the pet supply. You can tell the pieces are nice and small inside, but have a good "weight" to them and I figure if that's what the ladies at the quilt shop are using it must be okay. (right?)
ANGIE
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pinkroses
True Blue Farmgirl
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Virginia
USA
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khartquilt
True Blue Farmgirl
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USA
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Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 5:02:29 PM
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I have used sand. Like FebruaryViolet said, I make a smaller pillow and fill it with sand. Then stuff the pin cushion with the sand bag wrapped in wool.
The walnut shell is good too. I was told that the shell will help your needles last longer. (Walnut shell is also good for removing paint from car parts.)
Kathy H
Farmgirl Sister #81
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
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grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
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Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 9:16:48 PM
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The best thing I found was steel wool... Find the fine grade when stuffing - it sharpens the needles and maintains the shape of the pincushion. If I had to pick next it is saw dust - also great for keeping the needles sharp but you must put in a little sack if the fabric you are using for the pincushion is not a tight weave. Next, is metal fillings but those are hard to come by.
Good luck and keep those pins in a cushion but off the couch cushion.
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
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Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Jan 10 2009 : 7:55:20 PM
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That is all good info thanks
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barnagainkristin
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kristin
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jan 12 2009 : 12:57:58 PM
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I have used kitty litter...fresh of course and I love it. I have also used walnut bird litter but I like the kitty litter better and it costs a lot less than the walnut bird litter. Have fun stitching.
barnagainkristin
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Sitnalta
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Jessica
NJ
USA
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Posted - Jan 12 2009 : 1:34:24 PM
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hehe..Nancy Jo. I NOW KNOW why you DO NOT use fresh coffee grounds for pin cushions..lol. I made some with the children today and boy is that smell STRONG!!!! It is kind of funny though. My Levi is not quite two and you know how some kids can't resist putting things like that in their mouths..Boy did he gets a surprise.!!! He's been wiping his mouth off for hours now..LOL
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Jessie
Farmgirl Sister #235
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Posted - Jan 12 2009 : 3:45:52 PM
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That's Funny Jess. Did he take his nap? Or did the caffeine get to him?
Nancy Jo
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