Originally Posted by barnbum
1. When a container of pins spills for the 2nd time, retrieve a magnet from the fridge to aid in getting them picked up. Now that I've posted this hint--you can use it for the first spill.
2. When free motion quilting one part of a quilt, and then making the decision to stitch in the ditch for another part, DO change back to the regular foot. DO NOT attempt to fmq in the ditch. Sigh....that quilt will be for keeping, the other one will go up for sale.
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You might be able to find the telescoping magnet some place that sells tools. My DH has one for working on cars and such. (even tho I stole it for the same reason ....spilled pins :D) Hope that this helps...might even be cheaper than quilting supplies. :D