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Old 06-11-2011, 02:46 AM
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I like the bigger flat daisy pin, so that won't work. Don't think I would use it if it was given to me either.....
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Old 06-11-2011, 02:53 AM
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These were 29.95 at my Hancocks yesterday.
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Old 06-11-2011, 03:01 AM
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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)
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Old 06-11-2011, 03:04 AM
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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.
Yep! That's my method too! I've never had a problem either!
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Old 06-11-2011, 03:06 AM
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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.
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Old 06-11-2011, 03:16 AM
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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.
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Old 06-11-2011, 03:25 AM
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I have a tiny stand up dispenser like that that I use a lot called "Pin Magic". You just push down the top and a pin pops up. Very handy.
I don't think I'd ever use that huge noisy thing though!
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Old 06-11-2011, 03:34 AM
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Interesting but I think I will stick (no pun intended) to picking my pins right off the table or out of the tin...

seems to me to be a whole lot easier.

Just my opinion
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Old 06-11-2011, 03:40 AM
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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!!!!!!!
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Old 06-11-2011, 03:41 AM
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Like using a pin cushion is hard??? I don't get it. I have several pin cushions...one for every project and room in the house.
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