Thanks everyone for your advice. I wasn't able to reply earlier while the changes on the board were occurring, but I would like to clarify that I am indeed talking about sewing two triangles together, and it's the last little point to slip under the presser foot that doesn't keep going straight. I'll try your suggestions and live in hope! Love the idea of a machine you're able to keep the pins in while sewing...for those of us with a regular machine, wouldn't it be nice if they would develop some sort of flexible pin that wouldn't damage machine or needle when run over? I do hope the sewing machine makers of the world have a marketing person lurking around this board to hear all our great suggestions.
