Friday, October 29, 2021

Friday Fun Fact: the tomato pin cushion

Ever wonder about that little strawberry on your pincushion?

It's not just for decoration! The strawberry is filled with emery - a ground-up rock that's also used in nail files. The abrasive powder cleans, smooths, and sharpens your pins and needles!

If your pin feels like it's dragging slowly through your fabric, run it through the strawberry a few times to smooth the surface. If you notice a pin snagging, look for burrs, file them off if needed, and finish with a nice emery polish! 



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