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Why use flower head pins?
I got an email about a massdrop with pins and flower head pins are included. It specifically says these pins are not heat resistant. Other than ironing, what is the big advantage to using them? I know one is that you can put a ruler over them to trim. Any other reason?
I like that one side is white and I can write a number on it with a Sharpie permanent marker. They are also easily visible.
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I've wondered the same question. I just bought the glass tip/heat resistant ones when I started quilting last year.
I much prefer the glass head pins because of the pressing problem. The plastic head or flower head pins melt and either stick to the iron or to your fabric-sometimes creating problems. Just my opinion.
Exactly!!!Originally Posted by quilterpurpledog
You will want to slap me, but maybe cuz they're cute?! Sorry, couldn't resist, LOL!
If a woman's work is never done....why start?
Exactly! Also, the butterfly ones, the button shaped ones, etc.
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That's why I use them and plus they have a head that lays flat and are easy to hold onto.
I don't iron over the flower head pins and I prefer them over the glass head pins because they lay flat. I can match up seams, sew over them and keep things much straighter than using the glass head pins. This is one of those things that is a preference. Whichever you prefer is right for you.
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they're so much easier to pick up & guide [IMHO]-- especially when your fingers don't work right!
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