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Old 01-07-2011, 10:24 PM
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catmcclure
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Originally Posted by Quiltforme
I used to until I sewed over a pin and broke my needle. I like the freedom of not pinning it is a personal thing. Once you get comfortable you will join the ranks of the pinless!
You don't actually have to pin the pieces on the seam line. You can place the pin about 1/2" below and parallel to the edge of the pieces. If you use the flathead pins, your machine will roll right over them without your needle ever hitting a pin.
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