Magic Pins. Anyone Using Them? How Do You Like Them?
#12
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Looks like they would be more ergonomically friendly than traditional pins.
Setting that aside ... are there really any benefits to the silicone ends vs. glass,
being that you can iron over both without creating a meltdown????
Answers, please!
Setting that aside ... are there really any benefits to the silicone ends vs. glass,
being that you can iron over both without creating a meltdown????
Answers, please!
#13
Easier to pick up because they're grippy.
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#17
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I have the thin ones (aqua) and love using them. I do a lot of hand work and they are easy to use, easy to find if you drop one.
I did buy the purple ones first and don't care for them. They are thicker and heavier.
I don't iron over pins either but it's worth the cost to use with hand work, binding, applique, etc. They'd be a great stocking stuffer for a quilter.
I did buy the purple ones first and don't care for them. They are thicker and heavier.
I don't iron over pins either but it's worth the cost to use with hand work, binding, applique, etc. They'd be a great stocking stuffer for a quilter.
#18
Oh - I think I'd love the extra long ones for when I'm pinning tops on the LA (I float them). I prefer my flower head ones for mounting the quilt as they lay flat.
The only time I've needed to iron over pins is when making clothing and needing to set a crease before sewing, like when hemming.
The only time I've needed to iron over pins is when making clothing and needing to set a crease before sewing, like when hemming.
#19
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I have not used them, but several of my quilting friends with hand issues have been using them since they first came out. They seem to really like them. I literally have hundreds of the white glass head pins that work well for me.
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