I got a package of the yellow for applique. The package stated for applique. I needleturn hand applique so I thought I would try them. I ones I got were too thick for applique and not very sharp. I was disappointed in the product. And no, I don't use them. In the trash. This is only my experience with Magic Pins. Quite pricey too.

I won five packages, one of each color, in a blog give away I used the orange colored silk ones a couple of days ago and they are excellent, very thin and sharp. I do like how easy they are to pick up. I don't use pins that much so probably will give the other ones to guild for door prizes.

I do like them , But they bend easy .

If you make a "Stack 'n' Whack", you need to cut through fabric which has many pins in it to hold the pattern in order. The ruler is placed over the pins and the cut is made. Many cuts are made over the pins. Glass head pins don't work well here.

Thanks for all the replies. I've decided that I do need these for some sewing projects. They will come in handy when I'm ironing straps for bags that I make.

Irish, I would definitely recommend them for the reason you gave.

I love the ones I have. I think they are probably aqua and the are long, sharp, thin and easy to grasp.

Nor would these magic pins be desirable for this procedure as they would leave it too lumpy.

You would need the long flat headed pins to cut through all the layers without distortion.

Thanks, QuiltE. I didn't really know how lumpy those "Magic" pin are. I assumed they would be flat.

MavisKW ... I really don't know, other than looking at it on the web.
Just from the photos they look bumpy to me .....