Originally Posted by
mitmeg
I use binder clips like these to hold borders while I handsew. I don't get tangled like I do with safety pins and they're a heckuva lot cheaper than the ones marketed to quilters!
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When I was sandwiching a baby quilt, and had to do it on my bed, I used the old cardboard cutting board ( the ones used for cutting out fabric), and then used the large binder clips to hold the edges of the backing, batting, and top together to the edge of the cutting board while I pinned. It worked great! I also use slivers of soap for marking on fabric.