pin problems
 

I have a severely injured dominant right hand and took up quilting as therapy...but when pinning multiple layers together I find the larger headed pins are too thick to easily penetrate the layers and frequently shift alignments. I bought ultra thin pins but the glass heads are way too small to work well with my disability. Is there a superfine large head quilting pin that anyone uses that they might recommend?

I tried left handed.... so not for me and I have used a glue stick as a substitute but then it is hard to open seams to press. Help?

Have you tried wonder clips? I love them.

I use the Clover quilting pins with the glass heads (stock #2509). The glass heads are small, but there was a post a while back where the post-er glued beads to the pins. You could try that.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...s-t240917.html

I use the flower head pins. They seem to do pretty well of me with multiple layers.

I, also use flower head pins. They are tin with a large flat flower at the end. It should work fine for you. I love them and I have many different pins. They are my all time favorite.

Basketman, I would try the flower head pins as they have a fine long shaft and can go through many layers, plus the flower part is larger and easier to pick up.

I agree with the ones that said flower head pins. They are a little longer than the glass heads & much easier to grasp & guide for me. You can also get them with butterfly heads.

Dritz also makes a very long, fine pin with a glass head if you don't like the flower head pins (I don't).

I use the clips v. pins whenever I can get away with it. I much prefer it to constantly sticking myself with pins.

I too thought of the flower pins. Be sure the buy the best quality you can afford. I have the cheaper ones and they are not as sharp. You get what you pay for with quality of pins.

I agree with Maniac - invest in good quality pins. My mom gave me some she got at a yard sale (so I don't know what brand they are) and they're awful. It's like they're covered in microscopic slivers or sandpaper or something - they feel like they grab at the fabric.

My advise is whatever style of pin you do get, make sure they're nickel-plated. They are rust-proof and glide through fabric like a hot knife through butter.

I use these all the time also! they are thin and long but works well with many layers of fabric.

The pin heads do different sizes so find the finest you can. I have had a wrist problem including thumb and I found them. Difficult to hold. If you have any small clamps try them below the seam and don't pull out until you are as close as possible to the seam. If you can put a pin in but have problem removing try a pair of pliers and grip just below the pin head.
Sorry for your injury. I hand stitched my avatar after a wrist operation and called it therapy.

I also love the flower headed pins - long, thin, and easy to grasp. I think they come in different sizes so check it out. I do love the wonder clips too but only use them for the binding.

I use regular long pins and ear plugs on the ends, a lot easier

Try poking the tip of the pin in wax - I use a small candle that I keep near my sewing machine for that. The wax helps the pin slip through the fabrics.

I use the bent safety pins fir basting my quilt sandwich-maybe those eould work for you?