needles and pins, anyone?

I had to get some crushed walnut shells to finish this little project.  I know, I know...who doesn't just have a or a few bags of crushed walnut shells laying around, but alas I did not.

so here is the little cushion full of shells topped with some wool. Ready to keep the needles and pins sharp.

I think I may pass this along as a gift to a stitching friend.