Thread: Tip: Use a comb to find those pins

Thanks for the tip.

The only time I go barefooted is in water or bed. If anyone goes in my sewing room with no shoes well, it's their feet. They know better. I use the magnet pin holder to pick up dropped pins but I'll try the comb idea as some do get caught in the carpet. My vacuum cleaner thanks you!

Thanks! I have a lot of pins on the floor, and the magnet pin cushion doesn't help

Great idea! Thanks!

Glad to have wood floors too!

Great tip. I put a hard surface under my chair like is used in an office. Helps with the pins too.

Originally Posted by Greenheron

Go to a big office store. They have mats in different sizes and grades used under chairs/desks. Easier to move your chair but the pins might all roll to the edge. LOL

I did that on top of my carpet. The darn mat just wanders over the floor as I roll across it, even though the mat has prongs in it to hold it into place on carpet. Same thing goes for the pins - they wander as well. If I can stop the pin from rolling, it is easier to pick up.

You know how it is with something round hitting the floor!

Great tip thanks!!!

That's my trick also - a big magnet!! Works like a charm

Originally Posted by nanasquilting

many years ago, at a hardware store, I found a round magnet (about 3 inches in diameter) on a pole. It has saved me many times from stepping on pins.

what a great tip, since i have a carpet, i will find a comb!! thanks for sharing...