I have been very fortunate when it comes to pins in projects. I started using plastic baggies when ever possible. It is easier to take a dollar store plastic baggie and put in a slip of paper than to take the risk on a straight pin. I have seen what was done on a few garage sale specials I picked up and that was enough to convince me years ago to avoid the problem. I am so sorry you have to go through this with your Dear Jane. Hopefully not to much damage is done over all.