Pinning seams - always?

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11-07-2019, 05:15 AM

#31

BonnieJP

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I rarely pin except occasionally where blocks intersect. I sew slowly and keep matching as I go.

11-07-2019, 05:43 AM

#32

janjanq

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I only pin when matching seams or to keep seam allowances from flipping. Often I will use clips at the beginning and ending of strips edges about two inches away from the seam line.

11-07-2019, 06:59 AM

#33

jmoore

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I am in the group of pinners...especially when piecing blocks together . I don’t always pin in the construction of units for the blocks or when sewing strips, but as soon as there is an intersection or pressed seams to join...I usually pin.

11-07-2019, 06:59 AM

#34

Jordan

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I pin every intersection but I definitely pull pins out as I come to them. Don't want to get a broken needle so I don't sew over my pins.

11-07-2019, 08:34 AM

#35

mmunchkins

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I almost always pin.

11-07-2019, 09:47 AM

#36

zozee

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As little as possible, seams longer than 12 inches, or if I have a stack of twosies to sew after removing them foem the design wall, i will pin on the side that gets down. I usually glue intersections.

11-07-2019, 09:49 AM

#37

Irishrose2

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I pin intersections and put a few pins in long seams like borders. I don't want a surprise at the end. I pin rows from the design wall to keep the blocks in order, but that's about it.

11-08-2019, 10:23 AM

#38

WMUTeach

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I pin because I have too often stretched one of the two pieces and that only causes problem. Several others also have mentioned their reasons for pinning and they many seem to be to prevent the same nasty error....stretching.

11-08-2019, 11:28 AM

#39

tuckyquilter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MeadowMist

Hi - do you pin All of your seams before stitching together or do you only pin longer seams together?

Is there a generalized cut-off - for instance if you are stitching 2 10" squares together, yes, pin them first, but if you are stitching 2 3"squares or less together it's okay to skip the pinning.

I pin very little I glue like a crazy woman. Mr Elmer Glue and I have a long standing personal relationship. He has been the best helper ever, especially with binding the quilts. I also glue HST points, chain piecing and corners to make sure the pieces don't shift. Makes my life so much easier.

Here's a neat little video of how I do it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_sGpTZBBc4

Also Sharon Schamber has some great youtube

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11-08-2019, 01:37 PM

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costumegirl

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I am in the pinning group - I pin everything for all the reasons already mentioned. I am not a fast sewer and it does take me longer than most to sew stuff and I know I'm a bit persnikity in having everything line up with no stretching or shifting. If it does shift it gets ripped out. I will use either my walking foot or 1/4" foot and remove each pin before it goes under- yes I know there may be easier and faster ways but it works for me.