New Sewing gadget
#33
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I only buy pins that work on a magnet. Then I use a bingo marker magnet to catch them when I throw them. The bingo magnet goes in a big brass vase thingy with a pedestal that I can find at a glance even from across the room. I use a vintage machine so I don't have to worry about messing up the electronics so I put a sticky magnet on the machine to catch a few pins as I sew (probably not so good for the finish but I don't care)
#34
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Originally Posted by B. Louise
I can't imagine having or using one of these. I'm sure my method is not as safe. Just like my grandma did, I hold several pins in my lips and "dispense" them from there. I was told as a child not to do it, but I always have. And I've never choked or swallowed one.
#35
Count me among the Leave it Behind group. Bulky, noisy, expensive, batteries, (landfill special handling) and totally unnecessary. The pins probably get nicked to pieces as they tumble, and sooner or later, all the heads will begin to chip and turn into dust. Thanks, but no thanks. I'll stick to the magnetic pin box that I made.
#36
I "demoed" one at Hancock Fabric yesterday. In my opinion, they are big and bulky, not nearly as user friendly as a magnetic pincushion. As with everything, I'm sure it serves a purpose for someone.
#39
I just went back and reread the entire thread after posting my reply and it sure looks as though this is not going to be a big seller with our ladies.......
too big , too noisy and just not something that we need......
let's go shopping for fabric!!!!!!!
too big , too noisy and just not something that we need......
let's go shopping for fabric!!!!!!!
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