Pins: horizontal or parallel?
I have discovered recently by trial and error that it works better for me to place pins parallel to the edge of fabric (an inch away which prevents the pressure foot from hitting them) when sewing 1/4 inch seams than to place them horizontally. The two fabrics stay in place, don't shift away from each other and I don't have to worry about removing the pins as I sew. Anyone else use this method?