Garbage Picking

My first experience garbage picking!  I passed a house that had all their "garbage" piled up and a sign that said FREE.  It was all the unsold garage sale items and a lot JUNK.  I stopped because I thought I spotted a good basket, but instead I found these.

 There are some small chips.  I think I'll try to make pin-cushions out of them.  I've seen them before made out of unusual objects.  Another project!