I love the pinking blade and use it a lot in my apparel sewing. Also I'll pink my seams when I have to use 44" fabrics together for a backing. Then I'll pink the edges after I've sewn them together and then tack them down with Elmer's Glue so I know they won't bunch up while advancing them during the quilting process. I wash all my quilts before I give them to the recipent anyway.