Need your opinions
#1
Need your opinions
Hi ladies,
I want to order some curved quilting pins (I've been using regular safety pins up until now) and I don't know whether to order size 1 or size 2.
Opinions?
Also, is there a brand you prefer or would avoid?
Thanks in advance!!
I want to order some curved quilting pins (I've been using regular safety pins up until now) and I don't know whether to order size 1 or size 2.
Opinions?
Also, is there a brand you prefer or would avoid?
Thanks in advance!!
#6
I use the smaller #1 pins but that's what I was taught to use. "They" also say that the smaller pins leave smaller holes and since I quilt with a lot of batiks, think they're better for my use.
The tool mentioned above is the Kwik Klip http://www.paulajeancreations.com/kwik-klip.html and I wouldn't use safety pins without it.
I am thinking about trying pinmoors though since I have a couple of arthritic fingers that are making it more uncomfortable to use basting pins.
Edit: You asked about brand. I use Dritz and they've been fine for me.
The tool mentioned above is the Kwik Klip http://www.paulajeancreations.com/kwik-klip.html and I wouldn't use safety pins without it.
I am thinking about trying pinmoors though since I have a couple of arthritic fingers that are making it more uncomfortable to use basting pins.
Edit: You asked about brand. I use Dritz and they've been fine for me.
#9
I use the small ones because Alex Anderson from Simply Quilts recommended them. I think the reason is that she thinks there is less of a chance to have shifting and puckering on the back during FMQ. Per her suggestions, I put LOTS in my quilt; about a hand width apart all over my quilt and I have never had a pucker in a backing. I never thought about the weight issue that Mucky mentioned by using the larger pins. I bet my quilts would be quite a bit heavier since I pin so densely.
#10
The tool mentioned above is the Kwik Klip http://www.paulajeancreations.com/kwik-klip.html and I wouldn't use safety pins without it.
mucky, I never would have thought about the weight, but it totally makes sense.
Judy, thanks for the tip!
Thanks everyone for all of your replies, I really appreciate them
off to check out this Kwik Klip thingy!!!
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