we used to. And I think I saw a bag of wool out in the barn recently. I'll
contact you privately if I find it.

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Mary
http://community.webshots.com/user/mardor1948
"Boca Jan" wrote in message
...
I wonder where I could get some sheep fleece? Anyone out there raise
sheep?

Boca Jan

"Shirley Shone" wrote in message
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The traditional "strawberry" pin cushion is filled with emery. That
keeps pins sharp. The lining has to be dense fabric so the emery does
not come through.

I have used sheep's fleece for stuffing pincushions. The lanolin in the
wool stops rusting. When I used to give spinning demonstrations I used
to sell a lot of bags of fleece to lace makers for their pincushions.
Shirley





In message , Pauline
O'Connell writes
Has anyone ever tried using the plain old fashioned gravel type kitty
litter? I wondered if it would have the same effect as sand - scraping
off
any burrs??

Pauline
"Sudrlg" wrote in message
...
Hi Jan

I stuff mine with batting scraps - mostly poly - but cotton would
probably
work fine. The outsides are scraps too, and I have noticed that when
new,
the
batik scraps make for some resistance to the pins (because of the
tight
weave).
I would not use an interfacing on the usable part of a pin cushion.
A
strawberry thing from joann's for needle sharpening is handy.
Deena - in Philly



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Shirley Shone