One of the first things I sewed was a pin cushion since I didn't have one. I looked on You Tube (my source for DIY and where I found MSQC) and used this tutorial.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoZDjkUiouE
I used some charm squares it made a very cute and functional pin cushion.

So I have a question about the steel wool and walnut shells - do you fill the whole pin cusion with these?
Thanks!