LOL, oh my, true confessions time. Well, I sew over pins much less often than I used to, and I do slow down when I'm doing it. I don't change my needle often enough, I'm sure. Even tho I not so long ago sewed my finger, I still am sticking them in harms way when I need to tuck a seam under the presser foot. I do have the proper tool and am trying hard to learn to use it. (bamboo skewer)