Curved safety pins for basting
 

Can anyone recommend smooth, sharp safety pins for basting a quilt. I just bought a new box of Dritz pins and they are horrible. I only pin baste, so please help.

Look for pins made in Japan. They are the best quality. The points are thin and sharp.

I'm with you, I don't care much for the Dritz pins, they seem to have a rough surface that catches. I found that nickel-plated pins glide smoothly through fabric like a hot knife through butter.

I agree with the nickel-plated pins. In addition, when I was pin basting I used a Kwik Klip. It really saves your fingers.
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I agree with Dunster, Kwik Klip is a sure finger saver

I buy the ones at Walmart. I've had them for years and they are still sharp

I love my kwik klip as well.

I bought my safety pins a at LQS years ago and they are the best. That is where I would go and see what they have.

Jerudy- I am also a pin-baster. The best ones I have found are called "Quilt Safe". They are smooth as silk to use. "Curved Basting Pins, Size 2, nickel-plated brass." Easy to use. I saved the package so I can be sure to get the same brand if I need more.

I use large safety pins from Walmart. I use about 100 on each small quilt I make. I have enough to do at least 7 or more quilts.

My needles from Japan are the best! (hand sewing and hand quilting etc) Where can I find safety pins ? I've searched the internet and haven't found them.

the kwik-klip is great but I recently learned they have stopped making them so if you want one, you better order quick.
I only have one and hope I never lose it. I don't think you could break it.