I think I'd try these first. Twelve for 94 cents. :)
http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_1...cts&sName=Tape,%20Adhesives%20&%20Fasteners&sid=KDx20090423x0000 1&srccode=cii_10043468&cpncode=00-928892-2

Those would certainly work for a FRACTION of the cost-I would just be careful with the ends of those clips that they don't snag or get caught on the fabric. Another cheap alternative would be jumbo bobby pins-they have plastic tips.

You can get a whole tub of the plastic coated giant paper clips at Walmart for $3.00. They're cheap, don't rust and work just fine.

I think I will stay with straight pins - WOW that is expensive!!! - Rather spend the money on fabric

Paperclips might be a good idea - I think I saw some funky ones at Staples - that they sell by the container - you select the one you want.

I have binder clips, but they are hard for me to open - might try the barrettes

Are these the clips you are telling me about -

http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/p...zprd_10709723a

Those are not the ones I saw in Clotilde catalog-they are straight. I have those curved binding clips and hate them for binding-they wouldn't stay on when I was hand-quilting on my lap or on my Grace 2 floor frame. They have place of pride along with my bicycle clips at the bottom of my tool chest!!

Plastic paper clips (jumbo) sounds good and cheap!!

They are called "bolt Buddies" Amazon is out of stock. Google to see if you can find them at a good porice. I have some and I love them.

I use the barettes. Got a card of them at the dollar store. I don't remember how many are on a card, but several.

i use plastic paper clips bought from wal mart

I sewed narrow elastic in to bands and it is much easier then pins or clips.