Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums >
  • Main
  • Beware cheap straight pins >
  • Beware cheap straight pins

  • Beware cheap straight pins

    Thread Tools
     
    Old 03-24-2013, 03:46 PM
      #1  
    Super Member
    Thread Starter
     
    cat-on-a-mac's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jul 2010
    Location: SW Florida
    Posts: 1,199
    Default Beware cheap straight pins

    I had a strange experience this afternoon. I had put a straight pin on a block just to mark the top, and apparently, I accidently ironed over the pin as I was pressing my seams. Later, when I went to remove the pin, it wouldn't budge! The pin has a ball top, and it evidently was painted, not solid plastic throughout. The paint must have melted and stuck to the fabric. I got it off w/o much of a mark, but all those pins went into my "dead needle" jar for disposal. In the picture below, you can see the little bit of paint on the shaft, which is a telltale sign. I have no idea where or when I got these pins, unfortunately.
    [ATTACH=CONFIG]404073[/ATTACH]
    Attached Thumbnails img_0216.jpg  
    cat-on-a-mac is offline  
    Old 03-24-2013, 04:36 PM
      #2  
    Member
     
    SpringBird's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Mar 2013
    Location: Pacific Northwest
    Posts: 8
    Default

    Yikes, I am sorry about the glob. My thrifty friend doesn't understand why I pay the high price for quality when usually the bargain will work. A local 4H leader said she used only glass head pins, you never know where the iron will strike.
    SpringBird is offline  
    Old 03-24-2013, 05:16 PM
      #3  
    Power Poster
     
    Join Date: Mar 2011
    Location: Ontario, Canada
    Posts: 41,535
    Default

    I switched to the flower top pins after ironing over a plastic ball on a cheaper pin. It melted right to the fabric.
    Tartan is offline  
    Old 03-24-2013, 05:26 PM
      #4  
    Super Member
     
    sewingsuz's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Nov 2010
    Location: Arizona
    Posts: 7,850
    Default

    I bought a large container of Pins at Michaels and they were so dull. I took them back. Everything is getting cheaper and cheaper made, not price.
    sewingsuz is offline  
    Old 03-24-2013, 05:36 PM
      #5  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Jan 2010
    Location: Outer Space
    Posts: 9,319
    Default

    This is why I prefer glass heads.
    Candace is offline  
    Old 03-24-2013, 06:23 PM
      #6  
    Power Poster
     
    QuiltnNan's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Mar 2011
    Location: western NY formerly MN, FL, NC, SC
    Posts: 51,430
    Default

    thanks for the heads up
    QuiltnNan is offline  
    Old 03-24-2013, 06:26 PM
      #7  
    Super Member
     
    mike'sgirl's Avatar
     
    Join Date: May 2012
    Location: starke,Florida
    Posts: 2,025
    Default

    It was recommended to me to try Clovers fine patchwork pins. They have a glass head. I really like them a lot,except when stick myself. They are really sharp!
    mike'sgirl is offline  
    Old 03-24-2013, 06:28 PM
      #8  
    QM
    Power Poster
     
    Join Date: Dec 2010
    Location: Northern California mountains
    Posts: 12,538
    Default

    I am careful about this, but many on this board may not be as aware. thank you for mentioning this real problem.
    QM is offline  
    Old 03-24-2013, 06:35 PM
      #9  
    Power Poster
     
    BellaBoo's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jan 2009
    Location: Front row
    Posts: 14,646
    Default

    Honestly there isn't any quality basic notion that will break the bank so why not buy the best. Fine glass head pins are worth it.
    BellaBoo is offline  
    Old 03-25-2013, 06:02 AM
      #10  
    Super Member
    Thread Starter
     
    cat-on-a-mac's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jul 2010
    Location: SW Florida
    Posts: 1,199
    Default

    I never paid that much attention to my pins. I didn't know about glass heads. I will definitely check that out.
    cat-on-a-mac is offline  
    Related Topics
    Thread
    Thread Starter
    Forum
    Replies
    Last Post
    retiredteacher09
    Pictures
    15
    07-31-2016 06:34 AM
    gale
    Links and Resources
    4
    11-29-2013 07:52 PM
    Old hen
    Main
    64
    12-28-2012 05:21 PM
    Twilliebee
    Links and Resources
    3
    08-28-2010 08:38 PM
    Gennynut
    Main
    6
    02-03-2010 08:11 PM

    Posting Rules
    You may not post new threads
    You may not post replies
    You may not post attachments
    You may not edit your posts

    BB code is On
    Smilies are On
    [IMG] code is On
    HTML code is On
    Trackbacks are Off
    Pingbacks are Off
    Refbacks are Off



    FREE Quilting Newsletter