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Pin Cushion Stuffing
I am making pincushions with my Timtex and I'm wondering what's the best
stuff to put inside the "cushion" part. Is it sand? Something special? If it's something special where do I get it? Thanks! Boca Jan |
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I had an older pin cushion that had sand in it. the reason for the sand is
when you put the pins in there, it will scrape off any burrs that happen to form on the point. but I think it has to be very fine sand, then you need very very fine material so that it won't get out. I do have a newer pin cushion that has something like fiber fill in it. so it is up to you what you use as a filling. Maine-iac Rose @--- remove the thorns and add a hyphen between the 2 words to email me. "Boca Jan" wrote in message ... I am making pincushions with my Timtex and I'm wondering what's the best stuff to put inside the "cushion" part. Is it sand? Something special? If it's something special where do I get it? Thanks! Boca Jan |
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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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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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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 -- Shirley Shone |
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Interesting. We might still have some fleece out in the barn.
-- Mary http://community.webshots.com/user/mardor1948 "Shirley Shone" wrote in message ... 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 -- Shirley Shone |
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I wonder where I could get some sheep fleece? Anyone out there raise sheep?
Boca Jan "Shirley Shone" wrote in message ... 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 -- Shirley Shone |
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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. -- 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 ... 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 -- Shirley Shone |
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Before you use it, soak it in cold water overnight. Rinse it a few times
and dry. Lay it on a towel outside to dry. Or hang in a mesh bag. You may notice the soaking water becomes warm, this is due to the suint in the wool. Giving it this first wash will get rid of any dirt or other nasties but will leave the lanolin in. Shirley In message , maryd writes 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. -- Shirley Shone |
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I hope you are not putting Timtex on the part the pins and needles go
through? Boca Jan wrote: I am making pincushions with my Timtex and I'm wondering what's the best stuff to put inside the "cushion" part. Is it sand? Something special? If it's something special where do I get it? Thanks! Boca Jan -- Dr. Quilter http://community.webshots.com/user/mvignali (take the dog out before replying) |
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