I have now been informed that crushed walnuts are also known as lizard litter. And they are available from pet shops. I will be looking once the girls are back in school. It exists because I have a look online.
If you don't live anywhere near a pet shop, or the idea of it being labelled lizard litter puts you off, then the very helpful Linda sent me a link to this website, where they sell it specifically for pin cushions. Personally, I think I will go for the litter. Makes me smile.
And the last pin cushion I made? It is destined for another friend. She doesn't know it, but she will when it arrives in her post box. I dipped into some precious Heather Ross for this one and love the result.
I hope she likes the result too.
Susan
I used this too but found out you must tell the person it is filled with crushed walnut shells in case they havea nut allergy. I would have never known this if someone didn't tell me. I thought a nut allergy was only if you ate nuts! Good to know!
ReplyDeleteSusan you are such a mine of info - I will look out for lizard litter in every pet shop I go to! Adorable pin cushion - I am sure she will love it but if she doesn't then send it to meeeee!! please!
ReplyDeleteThanks for you parcel to me and that cute card - I love it! You could do a set of cards as your extra goody in the swap! So great for any occasion!
This is cute AS! I adore the bag o' fish prints :-)
ReplyDeleteOh, so cute! Lizard litter...makes me smile, too!
ReplyDeleteI've been wondering about those walnut shells. I'm off to the petshop. Lizard littler makes me smile too :)
ReplyDeleteI love the latest pin cushion. Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove that pin cushion. I like the sound of Lizard Litter. I went into a pet shop and asked for some once and they looked at me like I was bonkers.
ReplyDeleteHaha lizard litter- filing that one away thanks lol...
ReplyDeleteAnd that pin cushion is GORgeous! I'm jealous of whoever gets it lol... Xx
I've had walnut shells from Tracy, she's wonderful! Now I know what to look for at the petshop! Thanks :) And I LOVE the Splashy pincushion! Beautful, I'm sure she will love it too!
ReplyDeleteLizard Litter? lol Whats with the walnuts anyway, is this for keeping pins sharp? (read as "oooh something else I dont know, should I?"!) Very pretty pinny :-)
ReplyDeleteLizard litter sounds quite vile and the bag very large! Still if the result is a gorgeous little pin cushion like this one then it`s worth it. Hope you are having a wonderful time on the IoW!
ReplyDeleteHave I missed something - why are these good to use? Love the pincushion - cute goldfish
ReplyDeleteIf goldfish recipient is not adequately grateful, I'll go round and sort her out!!
ReplyDeleteOh my nephew's revolting lizard just died, bet they have some going spare now! Every cloud and all that!
I am sounding a little aggressive this evening, apologies!
How adorable is that goldfish in the wee bag - brings back memories of the Harvest Fair when I was a nipper! Ahhh nostalgia!
ReplyDeleteOoo intriguing, I'm with Sarah, I missed the significance of the lizardy stuff! Gorgeous pinbag! :) x
ReplyDeleteHi Susan, glad you found crushed walnuts online, hope you don't have any trouble finding them in the pet stores there. I found it to be a fairly inexpensive way to fill pin cushions and the weight was better for holding the type with the attached threadcatcher down.Awesome pin cushion, I love the goldfish fabric. Wish I had got ahold of a meter when it came out! Melanie
ReplyDeleteThat's one v.cute pincushion. Jxo
ReplyDeleteWe have an exotic pet shop opening very soon in downtown Ayr - go figure.
ReplyDeleteNow, do you just use the litter on its own or is it mixed with stuffing? I read somewhere that toy stuffing mixed with a bit of steel wool makes a good filling and sharpens the pins.
Ok, now I want to go try the lizard litter just because you made me smile reading this!! Gorgeous pincushion too :-) Sounds like you are having a lovely time on your hols (yes I read the other post too before commenting)
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