Originally Posted by
Jeanette Frantz
One thing I've found with pins. If they don't slide through easily, they may not be dull -- just dry. I will frequently take a pin that just doesn't want to go through and run it through my hair. It will then go through easily! .....Jeanette Frantz
I remember that movement! Good thing there were rarely non-parents around when I did this, it does look rather strange!
Now, instead of the risk of stabbing myself - yet again - I use a lambswool pincushion that "lubricates" my pins and needles all the time.
http://www.ewesful.com/ewesful.html
Jan in VA