Originally Posted by
Ccorazone
I use a magnetic tray. The polarity of the tray keeps the pins lined up. I usually arrange them all going one direction to make them easy to pick up.
I have a pin cushion and a small piece of foam-I don't use either. I use the plastic trays the pins come in and a magnet heart on my cutting table. When I remove pins from the sewing area I have a tin with a piece of soap in it and stick the pin upright in that. Keeps them sharp and I know exactly were they are if I need on in an emergency while sewing.