Originally Posted by Kas
All you appliquers out there, what is your favorite applique pin? I took a class and she gave us some samples, but they didn't go into the fabric like I think they should. The point was sharp, but not tapered. It sort of looked like a mini metal pencil. Today I bought some Collins 1/2" Applique/Sequin pins. I think they might be the same as the teacher handed. out. I really would like to have a sharp pin. These other things seem to cause the piece to move while pinning.
I use Iris steel pins... and pin from the back, where the head and point don't get tangled up in my thread at all.
To me, it doesn't matter how small the piece is or how long the pin is, so long as it is sharp and fine enough to make a tiny "stitch" to hold the fabric.