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amandasgramma 05-11-2010 06:36 PM

I was reading another thread and someone mentioned their pins were hard to "put thru the fabric". I was taught a hint when my daughter was in cloth diapers (yes, a 100 yrs ago). If the pins are "sticky" or hard to push thru, run the pin in your hair!!! No, don't stick yourself, slide the pin away from your head. The oils in your hair will give it enough lubrication to slide easily. I find that's easier than a bar of soap....the soap is always WAAAAY over there somewhere. :-D

mary quite contrary 05-11-2010 06:45 PM

This is true. It really does work.

ScrapQuilter 05-11-2010 06:47 PM

Thanks for the great hint.

sharon b 05-11-2010 06:47 PM

Yep and I have done it... works wonderful :thumbup:

beachlady 05-11-2010 06:48 PM

Nice tip - never heard of it before.

amma 05-11-2010 06:49 PM

Great tip :D:D:D

Woodster 05-11-2010 06:50 PM

I've also heard a hint about hair - that human hair is one of the best things to have for a pin cushion. Keeps the pins sharp and they won't rust....Nope, haven't tried it!

cjomomma 05-11-2010 07:41 PM

I would be afraid the pin would get stuck in my curly hair and never be found again. LOL
I heard of this years ago but forgot about it too. Thanks for the reminder.

b.zang 05-11-2010 07:49 PM


Originally Posted by Woodster
I've also heard a hint about hair - that human hair is one of the best things to have for a pin cushion. Keeps the pins sharp and they won't rust....Nope, haven't tried it!

Do you mean I need to collect my hair for stuffing? Ick!

amandasgramma 05-11-2010 08:00 PM


Originally Posted by b.zang

Originally Posted by Woodster
I've also heard a hint about hair - that human hair is one of the best things to have for a pin cushion. Keeps the pins sharp and they won't rust....Nope, haven't tried it!

Do you mean I need to collect my hair for stuffing? Ick!

You wash your hair, don't you????? Just think, our forefathers (foremothers???) used to collect horse hair for home decor -- stuffing chairs, making pictures......LOL


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