I would have complained - oops - change that to - notified the store and the manufacturer that there were quality control issues with those pins. AND returned the whole package of pins to the store.

Hey - if they don't know about it, they can't fix it!! They still may not fix it, buy you can probably get your money back!

Bearisgray you forgot one, How can I sharpen my mind. Do I just replace it, or live with it? There are some days where my mind just doesn't seem to work right? Does anyone know a solution. As for as blades, I just ordered a rotary blade sharpener from Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/css/order-...=gno_yam_yrdrs, cause that blue manual one is a joke. I know none will handle nicks, but I can't see spending that much to replace blades constantly. I need to do better at not nicking it.

I have read recommendations that you put in a new needle at least every time you begin a new project. Probably the same for rotary cutter blade ... I have to admit I am too frugal (cheap) to do that because I really don't realize how dull the needles or blade have gotten until I change them. I keep thinking I can get a little more mileage out of them.

The usual recommendation for changing needles is after 8 hours of sewing. For me, that's much more often than at the start of a new project.

Everything does work better when it is sharper. I too wait too long to change a rotary blade, then wonder why I didn't do it sooner.

After SO sharpened all the kitchen knives (didn't tell me he had) and I sliced and diced my finger, decided to stick with my sewing room. At least there I know what's sharp and what isn't:D

You said it all....I agree...

I give MY kitchen knives the same respect that I give my sewing scissors -- my husband was not permitted to use either.

I think it's okay to cut through the paper on a stick of butter or to cut through the plastic around a ring of bologna or a brick of cheese. He doesn't.

The sharp mind - there are times when I think mine has turned to mush!
The sharp eyes - I know I haves issues with mine - I am so grateful that I am living in a time when surgical intervention and glasses are available.m (How come I can spot a garage/yard sale sign, and DH 'never' sees them??)
The sharp tongue - still working on that one -

Is this the electric one? I ordered one too. Should be here Wednesday.