I recently decided to switch to those fine extra long daisy or butterfly flat head pins, which are much more convenient to remove and work with-I try not to sew over the pins, however, I noticed I am CONSTANTLY getting stuck by them. I use them for making my purses, so I have to pin allot-I guess I am just not used to the length. I have to keep a tissue next to my machine to blot the blood! (sorry if that's too graphic!).