Pincushion Making Tips and Tricks

[@cj6337]

Thank you for sharing. Though I would share. I just discovered how to make my own waxed thread. Running the thread through Bees Wax helped to strengthen it when pulling. Thank you again.

[@katpaints]

So very helpful! I haven been sewing since 1949 but I have never made a pin cushion! I have my walnut shells but have been puzzled on just how to stiff them in. No longer! Thanks! New subbie, too.

[@sewnwyoming4878]

Glad to help!

[@AWDTerry]

Super helpful! What type of material are you filling it with? And where do you buy that?

[@sandrastreifel6452]

Lizard litter is available at Petsmart and other big chain pet stores. It’s just crushed walnut shells like this. Don’t let your lizard do their business in it, first, tho🤪

[@carolynwinston1611]

@@sandrastreifel6452😅

[@dianalindsay804]

Very good ideas..Thanks

[@hencat123]

Very helpful tips...tell me please: Is it ok to use rice or steel wool to stuff? I was thinking steel wool wrapped in fiberfill because I heard the steel wool will keep the pins sharp (?). I want to make pincushions for gifts...it will be my first time making them as well as teaching myself to use a sewing machine. So you can see I know nothing and I'm full of questions :) I really do like the look and sound of the walnut shells, though...and my other question was answered about buying them on your website. Thank you.

[@sewnwyoming4878]

you can stuff pincushions with anything you like. but, as shared in the video, i prefer walnut shells bc they do not attract mice/bugs, and they do not rust the pins. the choices you are considering will result in one or more of those issues. hope that helps rana

[@blancaestelarodriguezberzu3348]

Yo no recomendaría el arroz por qué se humedece

[@hencat123]

thank you, that is very helpful, I hadn't thought of that! 😄@@sewnwyoming4878

[@avon5028]

Very helpful, thank you!!

[@sewnwyoming4878]

You're welcome!

[@ishratsatter5628]

Show how to make cut fabric. Very nice

[@bakersacres3508]

Looks very cute! Thanks for sharing

[@louisaalexander803]

Thank you so much for that clear and simple demonstration. I am going to stuff (re-stuff) some of those little old metal shoe pin cushions. I have all the supplies but cannot decide if I should create a bag that fits into the entire shoe including the toe, or just make a bag that fits into the oval shoe opening. Thoughts?

[@sewnwyoming4878]

I have a couple of those too. My plan is to use a large wool ball, but I need to cut the bottom off of it which is where the challenge comes in. I may or may not cover the ball with fabric. I don't see any great way of stuffing them with my own template without a ton of trial and error. But I have great confidence in you! 😉

[@louisaalexander803]

@@sewnwyoming4878 Thank you! Trial and error is the best way to learn. Good luck to both of us.

[@carmenlunardi6364]

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[@m.e.6415]

Thanks for the info, I learned today! Stay safe.

[@sewnwyoming4878]

Glad to help

[@smallfootprint2961]

So cute. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@sewnwyoming4878]

You’re welcome 😊

[@rumamoon]

Could you please upload the pattern?

[@isaemann8638]

Please inform where can you purchase a bag of crushed walnut shells? Thank you.

[@sewnwyoming4878]

hello. you can order them from my website at: sewnwyoming.com/shop-pincushions

[@almahall2936]

I buy the crushed walnut shell at the pet store. It is cheaper than ordering them.

[@isaemann8638]

@@almahall2936 That’s right, cheaper at pet stores. I went to a few pet stores around where I live. Most of them do not sell it. However one store does carry it but the crushed walnuts were mixed with other stuff. So I did not buy it. I made pincushions with balled up tinfoil wrapped with polyester batting. That works too! Pins are as sharp as can be! 😊

[@elisaarrigo5041]

Hi. What kind of shells do you use to stuff the pin cushion?

[@sewnwyoming4878]

Ground walnut shells

[@b.e8401]

can we use anything else ?

[@CraigsOverijse]

Would be helpful to have known what shells you are using

[@sewnwyoming4878]

Ground walnut shells

[@oh_k8]

Do you buy these shells pre-ground? Where would we buy such a product?

[@heidibrenum1397]

@@oh_k8 at a pet store under walnut litter in the reptile section. Rana tell about it on her website.

[@carmenlunardi6364]

Lindos Amei❤ ...só não consegui saber q recheio é neste, e p q servem. Obg Sucesso Deus abençoe. 1 Tem 2.4

[@coconutparadise]

Cascas de nozes ❤

[@helenalewis1666]

What r using for the cushion stuffing? Sand, brillo, crushed shell, or a combo?

[@sewnwyoming4878]

Ground walnut shells

[@helenalewis1666]

@@sewnwyoming4878 Do u ground it in a coffee grinder or food processor?

[@sewnwyoming4878]

@@helenalewis1666 you buy it already ground. sewnwyoming.com/shop-pincushions

[@deborahgrim1413]

I’m sorry, did you say what kind of shells to purchase

[@TheSasamome]

What do you fill the pin cushion with.

[@sewnwyoming4878]

Ground walnut shells. You can find them at sewnwyoming.com/shop-pincushions

[@tonihazell5147]

Where are the cutting instructions

[@KKSNEASYCOOKING]

Why did u use sand?

[@judyangle8911]

That is ground walnut shells.

[@3zizahmd]

What is that thing you use for filling?

[@princezzpuffypants6287]

Another comment says they are crushed walnut hulls. These are available at hardware stores in the US, or this KZbinr sells them here: www.sewnwyoming.com/shop-pincushions/walnut-shells

[@TahtahmesDiary]

You can also get crushed walnut shells from Petco and other pet stores as people use them for their reptiles like bearded dragons.

[@lynne3124]

Thank you.x

[@onielucena6831]

Is that a coffee?

[@sewnwyoming4878]

ground walnut shells

[@GohulkaSzpiegulka]

Mmmm, what a good idea! I have coffee I don't like too much but do not want to throw out. I will make it with coffee ☺️ Thanks for an idea 😊

[@GohulkaSzpiegulka]

I also have dry lavender, I will try it with that also 😊

[@gamingcejay2245]

Nahihirapan kana ata mag salita😆😆