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02-13-2013, 07:41 AM
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I put 1 clip at about 1/2 the way on a side of the quilt and the other clip about 10-12" from where I am at the time. They move as I go.
02-13-2013, 08:04 AM
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Love these little clips also. I've got a few packages. I got them at JoAnn's when they have 50% off quilting notions. The Michaels by me also has been carrying them and I used a 40% to buy a package. I gave them to my quilting buddies at retreat and they went crazy over them.
02-13-2013, 08:10 AM
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I use the silver hair clips. Lots cheaper! And I have enough to go around a king size quilt.
http://www.craftembellishmentworld.c...ap-Clip/Detail
http://www.craftembellishmentworld.c...ap-Clip/Detail
02-13-2013, 08:28 AM
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I bought a box of 50 and use all of them - I stick them on, sew to the end and then repeat - they do go a long way. I think you could work your way around with just 2 though. I suppose clothespins would work; however, what REALLY impresses me about these are how they are the exact right size and shape for holding down that binding. They are also not nearly as big as clothespins so probably easier to handle. I got them on sale and I think this is one thing that was well worth the money! I have lots of quilt gadgets in drawers that I'll probably never use. This is one purchase I would repeat!
02-13-2013, 08:30 AM
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I think the wonder clips are just easier to open and close. The silver hair clips are more awkward to me and take more time to put on. Everyone has their own preferences 
That's what makes the quilt world go 'round!!
That's what makes the quilt world go 'round!!
02-13-2013, 08:33 AM
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OMG! I can't believe you wrote this today. I was just about to go on line to find and order them. I just finished binding a table runner and can't tell you how many band-aid dots I had to put on my fingers to keep from bleeding all over the white/cream fabrics from all of the pin pricks. (especially this winter--my skin is so brittle from the cold and fabric finishing it cracks if you just look at it) Thank you so much...I'm going to order them right now.
02-13-2013, 08:44 AM
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