Originally Posted by leatheflea
I leave my pins in, sew right over them. The quilt police has never knocked on my door. I think in all my years sewing I've only had 2 pins get hit by the needle. And it caused no damage to my machine or project. But of course some will say never ever ever, but its like all rules, meant to be broken.
I have hit pins many times over the years. BUT, twice it was UGLY! The first time was not spendy, but my machine was gone for a month waiting for an obscure part that never breaks, but broke that time. This last time cost me over $200. I will be pulling out the pins from now on.