patski

my friend makes these and uses a heavy tile instead of sand! I like it much better and it never moves

kjdavis4

I use rice for the pincushion and put the rubber shelf liner on the underside. It holds onto the table very well.

pw6

you can use rice or beans, anything heavy.. tiny pebles, glass chips (smooth)

quiltedsunshine

Here's another idea... "poly pellets." They are washable, and mold to the shape of whatever they sit on. I usually buy them at Michaels. I've also used crushed walnut shells and wheat, but I like the poly pellets best.