I was in Big Lots this afternoon with my 6yo DGS and we were browing in the hardware aisle. I found a neat little tool that looks like a pen(even has clip) but extends to about 2 feet. It is magnetic and is made to pick up screws and other lightweight hardware items. Ah ha....Light bulb goes on...would be great for picking up needles and pins that get spilled while sewing. Would even pick up metal thimbles and smaller items like that. Won't even have to bend over! LOL

My DGS loves things like this so I got him one, also. He has spent hours going around the house seeing what all he can pick up with it. He also reminded me that "in the old days, teachers used these as pointers". HaHa!

Well, for $1.80 each, I think it is a very effective new sewing tool...not to mention a toy to keep a very active 6 year old entertained!!!!! :)

I have one of those too! The magnetic thingy, not a 6 yo DGS!!!

Good thinking!

You are One Smart Grandma! Thanks for the tip and the smile. Six year olds are very inquisitive and fun. :)

I've been using my wireless telephone to pick up my pins. However, that tool would work so much better. I really need to get me one.

got mine from an automotive store works great to get those small pins, needles thimbels scossors ect that not only fall but roll under chest of drawers and behind things. or where Otis drops them so I cann't hide them from her.

I hope our Big Lots has some.

How does a wireless phone help pick up pins?

they are cheap at the auto supply store too!

going to Big Lots tomorrow need one bad