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annieeg
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Emery Filled Large Pin Cushion
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May 27, 2019, 14:56:45 PM »
Does anyone know a supplier for Emery filled pin cushions (it keeps the pins sharp).
I've looked on Amazon and Minerva, but can't easily identify one.
I wondered if anyone knows a supplier (maker)?
Thanks in advance
Annie
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Celia
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May 27, 2019, 15:14:25 PM »
Are you looking to make one and need the emery or are you looking for ready made?
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So Chic
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May 27, 2019, 15:38:46 PM »
I bought emery powder on line and made my own pin cushion as I couldn’t find a ready made one.
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So Chic
Bernina Artista 630, Bernina 800DL, Janome Cover Pro 1000CP and an elderly Singer Touch & Sew 720G as a back up
annieeg
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May 27, 2019, 16:26:20 PM »
@Celia
I'm looking for a ready-made one.
@So Chic
I realise I can buy emery filling and make it, but I was really looking for one ready-made.
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fajita
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May 27, 2019, 17:27:32 PM »
I've heard of emery boards for filing finger nails but didn't know it was a 'thing' to use for pincushions.
Every day's a school day.
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Efemera
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May 27, 2019, 18:52:12 PM »
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dritz-Quilting-Extra-Tomato-Cushion/dp/B002BAVMUY/ref=sr_1_6?adgrpid=69165666151&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsI_k66K84gIVEOh3Ch1PMgMHEAMYASAAEgJ4afD_BwE&hvadid=330861646770&hvdev=t&hvlocphy=9046803&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1o1&hvqmt=b&hvrand=12537713553942737843&hvtargid=aud-615159460541%3Akwd-297981172213&hydadcr=28151_1724832&keywords=emery+pin+cushion&qid=1558979444&s=gateway&sr=8-6-spell
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http://efemera-ink.blogspot.co.uk
BrendaP
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May 27, 2019, 18:53:12 PM »
Bought emery pincushions are usually quite small - like the strawberry attached to a larger cushion - because the emery is only used for sharpenning dulled pins, not for routine use/storage.
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Brenda. My machines are: Corona, a 1953 Singer 201K-3, Caroline, a 1940 Singer 201K-3, Thirza, 1949 Singer 221K, Azilia, 1957 Singer 201K-MK2 and Vera, a Husqvarna 350 SewEasy about 20 years old. Also Bernina 1150 overlocker and Elna 444 Coverstitcher.
http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co
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annieeg
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May 27, 2019, 21:42:35 PM »
@Efemera
Thanks for the link to the extra large [orange] tomato and its ordered!
Annie
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Catllar
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July 14, 2019, 16:18:50 PM »
Just browsing and found this thread - You learn something every time on this site - never knew what the little strawberry dangler was on my tomato pincushion - now I does!
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