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Dee 01-07-2011 08:03 PM

I don't usually pin. But baste a lot.

grammysharon 01-07-2011 08:06 PM

I do @ intersections! :lol:

Berta48 01-07-2011 08:26 PM

I match up the seams and that's about it except for when I am quilting it.

k9dancer 01-07-2011 08:34 PM

If I need to match points or seams, I sure do pin!

juststart 01-07-2011 08:38 PM


Originally Posted by erstan947
I do depending on the block or row. I pin as little as I can get away with.

I also pin as little as I can. I especially pin when matching points

audsgirl 01-07-2011 09:10 PM

I've been quilting for over 12 years, and I still have to pin. I can't seem to keep pieces from sliding apart if I don't. Maybe it's because I don't do well with machinery!

OneMoreQuilt 01-07-2011 09:31 PM

Only if it's a tricky seam, like curves!

cathyvv 01-07-2011 09:32 PM

I'm with Amma. Washable glue sticks work extremely well, and I never 'pin' myself. Key word is WASHABLE.

Gerbie 01-07-2011 10:19 PM

Ditto. After watching several of Sharon Schambers videos and tutorials on YouTube and her network. I have started using Elmers school glue and love it. It washes out and comes apart easier when you need it to than taking a bunch of pins out. I used it on the binding of the last quilt I did for Christmas a king size and it worked great. The binding seemed to lay much flater and it was much easier to sew, because it was as though the binding was already sewn on. I did about 30 mug rugs and glued them, as well as the five table runners I did for Christmas. I like this idea and it really works for me.

PKITTY1 01-07-2011 10:20 PM

I pinned alot when I first started. Now I only pin for tricky things (star points in particular). Pin however much you want. There is one thing to keep in mind if someone else hasn't already mentioned it. Try to keep the pins away from the sewing machine needle. I've been lucky not to be injured by flying metal (knock on wood) because I didn't take the pins out quick enought.


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