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    Old 05-09-2011, 03:38 AM
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    Does anyone have a good resource for purchasing crushed walnut shells? I use these for filling pin cushions. I have only been able to find them for sale in small packages. Thanks for any help.
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    Old 05-09-2011, 03:55 AM
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    I would like to know also. I can't find them either.
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    Old 05-09-2011, 04:07 AM
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    FYI - Our quilting group used walnut shells in pincushions & later found out they cause the pins to rust.
    The shells retain moisture. :-(
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    Old 05-09-2011, 04:47 AM
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    Buy a bag of kitty litter. It is similar and it works the same.
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    I found them at a pet store and it was a large and very heavy bag.
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    Old 05-09-2011, 10:15 AM
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    Wow! Use kitty litter! Great idea!
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    Also bird grit works, bout a buck a box at walmart.
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    Old 05-10-2011, 02:57 AM
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    Are you looking for "Black Walnut" or "English Walnut" shells?
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    Old 05-10-2011, 02:59 AM
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    Just be careful that you don't give any pincushions made with these to a person with nut allergies.
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    Old 05-10-2011, 03:24 AM
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    Harbor Freight. I just saw them next to the rock tumblers.
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