Using longer pins won't cause any problems its just easier if the pieces you are sewing are small to use small pins so they don't get in the way - hope you enjoy your first needleturn project it is my most favourite techinique
Originally Posted by hopetoquilt
would love to see what others say. I bought some applique pins on line but they are so small. I have had carpal tunnel syndrome since childhood (totally not complaining b/c it doesn't affect me 99% of the time and I am used to it). My index and middle fingers are numb. Makes it hard to grab small pins. I bought larger flowerhead pins to try. I am starting my first needle turn applique. Maybe using the longer pins won't affect things b/c the shapes I am going to applique are larger.