Tutorial : Stuffing A Pincushion

Watch as we demonstrate the best way to stuff a pincushion with walnut shells and poly-fil. Find all the supplies you need to make your own pincushions at www.stitchinpost.com.
Crushed walnut stuffing: stitchinpost.com/products/cru...
Please note we've had a few messages questioning if walnut shells hold moisture and promote rust - it doesn't for us. Jean's been using them for decades. Keep in mind though we live in a high desert climate so moisture is not the problem here it can be in other areas. You'll have to experiment in your own climate.
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[@yvettedistefano6396]

Very informative. Beautiful job. Thank you for sharing : )

[@larisawalker5471]

Thank you very much. It was very helpful to find out how to stuff the corners of a pin cushion.

[@eminegul4792]

It is great idea , thank you so much

[@Stitchinpost]

Glad it was helpful.

[@julie9468]

Thank you1

[@Stitchinpost]

You're welcome!

[@MaryAnnNytowl]

Now, that highly technical tool, the ...er, purple thing, what technical tool supply shop would one call to ask for a purple thing? 🤣

[@Stitchinpost]

stitchinpost.com/products/that-purple-thang

[@Susietacoma]

Thank you. Do you add lavender sometimes?

[@Stitchinpost]

I haven't, but that's a nice idea!

[@JoysEternal]

I love the polyfill-walnut shell combo! How about that “Purple Thang”? 😉. I love mine.

[@MaryAnnNytowl]

LOL, so any clue what the actual name of it is? I'd hate to see what I'd come up with if I were to put "purple thing" into my search engine! 😂

[@eminegul4792]

Hello , ı am checking the where I can supply of walnut granules so found that on Aliexpress

[@Stitchinpost]

We sell them here stitchinpost.com/products/crushed-walnut-shells-pincushion-stuffing?_pos=1&_sid=0eb4ac0a4&_ss=r

[@fruitsushi]

Why the walnut shell? Does it help sharpen the needles?

[@pemachoden5624]

I was thinking that too. Does it help sharpen needle? Did you crush the shell yourself?

[@traceymills9469]

@@pemachoden5624 I know it's been awhile but yes, it is supposed to help sharpen the needles. You can also use Emery Sand.

[@pemachoden5624]

@@traceymills9469 great......thanks

[@Stitchinpost]

Usually you can find the crushed walnut shells as animal bedding in pet shops, or if you need a finer grit I believe they also use it for rock tumbling and some kinds of sand blasting.

[@Stitchinpost]

Here's our link to "That Purple Thang" tool: stitchinpost.com/products/that-purple-thang

[@anitatiya514]

Can I put white rice instead of walnut shells?

[@dee4174]

I was thinking same.

[@carlafoxworth3501]

I would think that would work, but if it gets wet it might soften and rot. Not sure though. I'm going with the walnut shells.

[@anitatiya514]

Okay, thank you!

[@ajokeoyekanmi3692]

White rice will dry after getting wet.

[@susiebaker5144]

May I say that polysilicon is great...walnut shells bad bad bad!! It obsorbs moisture very badly and rapidly causing your pins to rust right into cushion....not good walnut shells are used for pet litter

[@Stitchinpost]

Thanks for the tip. Jean's been using walnut shells for years without a problem, but we do live in a desert.

[@MaryAnnNytowl]

Thank you, Susie. That's what I was thinking. Glad I remembered correctly!