Nope..nope..nope, you are NOT the only one who hates pins! I think based on your comments and pics..my biggest problem is that my seam allowance is too large. By the time I get to those points, I have sooo much to turn under, that it just won't do it very prettily.
OK...I'm going to try the appy one for wk. 11 tonight...I like the back basting too...I might just try this one doing it that way. THanks loads Retro!