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I would buy the small fine pins with glass heads from Clover and some quilting pins that are stronger for heavier work. The flower pins work but I prefer pins with round heads. Remember if you buy flower head pins to get some that can stand ironing
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I have almost as many pins as I have thread and fabric!!
My top favorite are the Clover extra fine pins. They are .04 mm thick - the thinnest you can buy. The little box has half light blue heads and half yellow heads - translucent glass head, not solid. I got mine at JoAnn's. These pins disrupt the fabric seams the least of any pins and you can sew over them. However, they are very very fine and do bend very easily. I treat myself to a new box every year or two. They are very expensive compared to 'generic' pins but worth every penny for piecing.
Then I like a pin called IBC extra fine pins. They are .05mm thick, and 1 3/4" long. I get them at the Bernina store. They are also great for seams and have an opaque white head that is easy to grab. They too bend easily but a bit stonger than the Clover.
For general pinning, I like the yellow head 'quilting' pins. They are strong and long and hold well, but I don't use them for seams.
I also like the Flat head Flower Pins. They are good for crafty things.
And to keep them all organized, I have separate pin cushions for each!
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Wow, that's good advice. We have a Bernina store 30 min away, so I will ask if they have the IBC pins before I go. Tomorrow I'll look for the glass heads at Joann's. I will need a new pin cushion for them I think. Better check my messy drawer and other places that collect sewing stuff. Thanks, Jan Oh and I didn't know they made flower heads that could be ironed. Do you know the brand name? That must be online. Thanks again, Jan
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Originally posted by drj2athomeOh and I didn't know they made flower heads that could be ironed. Do you know the brand name? That must be online. Thanks again, Jan
Michelle described exactly what I was trying to tell you
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I'm laughing, Rosemary. I know you are right. I bought some yellow quilting pins, some glass head pins and the flower heads that can be ironed.I'm going to clean out my magnetic pin cushion and put them there. I will use an unused tomato pin cushion to store used machine needles with a series of lines to divide out how many hours the needles have been used. I had flower heads that couldn't be ironed and had recently bought silk pins at the suggestion of a class teacher( I don't know who to blame or what they are good for). At least I had three Jo'ann's coupons for 5o and 40 percent off. I will try not to use the yellow quilting pins to be sewn on. Wait til I post next week, God willing. Thanks guys, Jan
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Michelle, Jan is so right about the Clover pins. The only thing that I've found thinner is the Bohen pins that are made from piano wire. The Bohen pins are wonderful but very expensive. I think that I paid $15.00 for a box 2 years ago at the Houston quilt show. The only thing about the thinner pins is that they bend so easy. The best thing about them is that they bend easy! I have a Bernina and slow down just a bit when I reach a pin and the needle of the machine will just push the pin out of the way.
I purchase at least two of the Clover boxes a year (with coupons at Joann's) and keep them on a magnetic pin "cushion" that was also purchased at JoAnn's. I find this speeds up the pinning and unpinning process. It is so neat that all the pins just line up!! I haven't used silk pins but you don't sound very happy about them.
I find that I have the best results for matching seams, etc. when I pin. I took a very good class from Philippa Naylor in Houston one year and she recommends the IBC pins that you mentioned. I just like the Clover pins with the heads, it's easier to find them on the floor!!Happy Quilting,
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Hi guys, so far I haven't found my old pincushion. Maybe I left it somewhere. I belong to a group of quilters but you'd think they'd post a comment about lost pins. I love that I found the glass heads that are fine and blue and the ironable flowerheads at Joann's. I bought a few more yellow headed quilting pins since somebody liked them. The satin or silk pins haven't shown up either so I may never find out what they are good for. I have to learn not to buy everything when I get lists for quilt show classes. One thing I've done at these classes is use black and white fat quarters. That way I always like my results and they go together. thanks all, JanHappy Quilting,
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Jan, that is a wonderful idea! I never thought to use just black and white fabrics for classes. I have a gadgillion (is that a word!) projects started from classes. I love to learn new techniques and have started many projects in classes only to not follow through with a whole quilt!Happy Quilting,
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Lol, the black and white quilt is happening this weekend! Anyway in sewing it with my new glass head pins it was great. You can sew right over them. I did find all the lost pins but I am glad I lost them because I learned about the glass heads and the flower heads that are ironable. It took about 2 mos to find them. I guess I didn't look for them very well.Happy Quilting,
Shiner TX
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I'm not sure if I will add anymore embroidery....
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I finished my magic garden. This was not my usual colour palette and I am not fond of gnomes so I took creative license...
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Just lovely! I like your flowers too. They fill up the background nicely.
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Beatuiful choices of colors. Fun and whimsical. Nicely done!
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Really fun embroidery choices. It looks great!
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I LOVE the black additions to your piecing. They really attract attention and look great.
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I still have many fans to finish as I’m hand piecing the outside curve. My preference is appliqué and embroidery. For...
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Helen, Thank you so much for your ideas! You have great EQ8 skills! I have 2 Becky Goldsmith books that I have been using...
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Nice work ! Can I ask, did you use stem stitch on the bluebells ? Or have you whip stitched over a back stitch?
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Not a question, but wanted to share the Kona solids I picked out today for the summer version. Excited to start work on...
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I did not use a stabilizer, nor a hoop. Just be cognizant of the tension of your stitches.
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