I opt for pins cause I seem to make a bigger mess with glue or tape--and too cheap to buy the Wonder clips. I have the standard yellow plastic pins for regular stuff, but if pinning batiks (tight weave) or need a really accurate pin (i.e. points,etc) then I use my F & P glass head pins--they are wonderful--sharp, thin, glass head and strong--bought at Tues Morning but bet they have them on the F & P website.