I use pins but I try to pin parallel to the seam to be sewn and only pin vertically to keep the seam on the bottom in place. I try not to run over a pin because the pin will get bent and most likely I will break a needle. I try to stop and pull pin just before the needle reaches the pin. Most of the time I succeed but occasionally I fail and it is time to hunt for the screwdriver in order to replace the needle.
Last edited by ManiacQuilter2; 03-30-2015 at 04:41 AM.