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firequilt 05-26-2012 10:55 AM

great idea.... going to get some of that now Thanks

sewplease 05-27-2012 03:45 PM

I have NOTtried this yet, but I read where someone cut up craft foam and used that for their pins. If I remember right, they cut up the foam door hangers. I picked up a sheet of craft foam from Joann's to try. Went with the thickest they had.

Silver Needle 05-27-2012 04:38 PM

This may be a dumb question but I am curious, so I'll ask. What are you pinning that you need protectors on the ends of your pins?

sewplease 05-28-2012 12:55 AM

You are pin basting the quilt sandwich with straight pins instead of safety pins. Quicker and easier on the hands. These go on the points.

deedum 03-22-2016 06:20 PM

Thanks, I am so excited to give this a try! So excited!!! I wonder if my dh has some in the garage before I head to Lowes'....mmm quilters are so smart!!!!!!!!! thanks for posting.

daisydawg 03-22-2016 06:24 PM

Wow! Genius at work!

deedum 03-22-2016 06:24 PM

I did read once where you can use the little kid erasers, I bought a bunch and tried to use them like pinmoors and they didn't work for me, but I made some little girls happy when I gave them the erasers. :)
I almost spent $58 on pinmoors but decided to post my question first and I am so glad I did. Thanks to everyone!!!

deedum 03-22-2016 06:35 PM

there ya go! make room for me on Aisle 6! Better be stocked up.

ManiacQuilter2 03-23-2016 03:31 AM

This is terrific especially if it works for you. I found trying to get them lined up was more problem than using a safety pin.

redstilettos 03-23-2016 03:50 AM

This is a GREAT idea for taking pinned items when I go to quilting bees and other sewing get togethers. Cheap and easy. Perfect!


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