Jojk

Hi all,

I use standard quilting pins, Dritz maybe. I also store my fabric wrapped around cardboard similar to a quilting store. To keep the fabric on the board I pin it - like in the quilting store. I had some fabric for a bout a year - very nice quality fabric - and when I went to use it today, I found the pin rusted and stuck to the fabric. I got the pins out but now have little red rust dots.

I am Not happy. Fortunately I'm using this fabric to make a quilted bag for my brand new acrylic estension table and the rust dots are small but - heads up. This can happen.

Guessing the dye rusted the pins. The pins I use say steel - not stainless steel. I'm sure that would make a difference. I'll be pulling all the pins out of my fabric today and using clips to hold it in place instead.

Joann

dunster

I use the plastic shirt clips instead of pins. I hadn't thought about rust, but I knew I would stab myself if I used pins.
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nativetexan

those are pretty cool. wish i'd kept the ones I got once in awhile. thanks.

Tartan

​Also be aware that some fat quarters secured with labels or tape can leave residue on the fabric if not removed promptly.

QuiltE

No, not so likely it was the dye causing the rust.
More likely it was humidity/dampness in the air.
Yes stainless steel is what you wanted vs. just steel pins.

Instead of pins, I use green painters tape.
The adhesive does not seem to leave the residue that many other adhesives can.
Plus, I can write right on the tape, noting the length of fabric.

So sorry that you have had this happen. A tough lesson to learn.

peaceandjoy

I used this method to store fabric for a while, but as it takes up more space (yes, that little foam board that is less than 1/4" thick, multiplied by hundreds, adds up!), I went to folding around a ruler. Anyhow, when I stored it that way, I used large, vinyl covered paper clips.

Onebyone

I buy stainless steel pins. They have never rusted but they will not work with a magnetic pin cushion. Japan is the world leader in manufacturing quality steel. Never pass up made in Japan pins or needles.
For fabric boards I don't use anything, the fabric stays on the board just fine after wrapping.

Jingle

I fold all my fabrics with a ruler. No need to use pins, clips or anything else.

Sandra-P

Jojk, Thank you for letting us know. I will be checking to see if I have done anything like that.

Boston1954

I put a UFO in my cedar chest and forgot it for more than two years. I did not see any spots, but the pins were difficult to pull out. I won't be doing that again.