Oh no!! Pins are rusting
#11
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Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Greater Peoria, IL -- just moved!
Posts: 6,168
Oh I know I can buy the beads, Sharon... but I see them so often in the thrift store that I have put them on my list of things to look for! The thrill of the hunt is part of the fun. Hubby and I have a cheap date day every Sunday. He works so much that Sunday morning was the only "safe" time for us to plan anything together. So we go bowling at cheap rates a town about 10 miles over and then to two-three thrift stores on the way home.
#13
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Pacific NW
Posts: 9,559
I had cheap pins originally, but fortunately learned my lesson with my glue bottle. I have a super-fine tip attached to my Elmer's glue bottle. Instead of removing and washing it out every time I use it, I simply stick a pin in the hole to keep it clear and stop it from drying out. It fits perfectly. One day when I pulled the pin out of the bottle, I noticed that it was a bit rusty. Promptly threw the entire box of pins out and bought nickel-plated pins. They also glide though fabric smoother. The cheapo pins feel like sandpaper when they go through fabric.
#14
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: IN
Posts: 1,807
I do this too.
I however, had my iron ruin several blocks from internal rust. I was not able to remove the streaks and had to remake several challenging blocks. I do hope you're able to save all of them and am sorry to hear of the rust issues.
Last edited by QuiltnNan; 06-17-2020 at 04:58 PM. Reason: shouting/all caps
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