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quiltyfeelings 05-12-2012 08:09 PM


Originally Posted by dunster (Post 5212967)
i just hold the binding with my fingers, and i've never seen any need for pins or clips. What am i missing?

ditto! :).

BellaBoo 05-12-2012 08:47 PM

I liked the hair clips until I bought the Cover binding clips. No comparison. The Clover clips win! I can sew on a binding without the clips but it's easier to have the binding in place and not rolled up in my lap or all under and over the quilt. The neck roller thing is a PITA.

virtualbernie 05-12-2012 10:29 PM


Originally Posted by dunster (Post 5212967)
I just hold the binding with my fingers, and I've never seen any need for pins or clips. What am I missing?

That's what I do.

ckcowl 05-13-2012 02:21 AM

i have to agree with Dunster- i've never used pins- i just fold & hold as i go- works great for me & much faster than dealing with pins, clips or any other -gadget- my fingers do just fine....$18 for clips seems like a huge expense- 2 yards of fabric! i hope they work well for you since you took that plunge.

MoanaWahine 05-13-2012 02:25 AM


Originally Posted by dunster (Post 5212967)
I just hold the binding with my fingers, and I've never seen any need for pins or clips. What am I missing?

This is what I do. Tried pins once but they just got in my way and not to mention the pricks that came with it. I find it easier to go without any aid in holding the binding down.

Mary O 05-13-2012 02:28 AM

Almost bought them but could not spend the $ for them.Stick with my hair clips when I can find them.And hardly ever use those also.

Nantie 05-13-2012 02:53 AM

I use them and love them, i think they are much better thanthe silver clips, you can sew right up to them..well worth the money to me

117becca 05-13-2012 03:38 AM

i generally don't use anything either - 'cept when sewing around the corners. I do pin those so that i can get a good miter. If I have a really long side, I'll pin in the middle or in the 4ths so that i don't get wonky

judylg 05-13-2012 03:47 AM


Originally Posted by happyquiltmom (Post 5212659)
When I sew bindings, I use 3 pins. I turn down a few inches at a time and move the pins as I progress. I never have trouble with pin sticks.

I have sewn on the binding just as happyquiltmom does with only 3 or 4 pins, even doing it this way still manage to pik myself occasionally. I use the hair clips for other things, I have the quilt clips too, but favor the hair clips as they lay flatter and are not as heavy. Sometimes with the clips the binding slips and then I have to rip out the binding in the slipped area. No fun getting picked by pins I know.

Spice 05-13-2012 04:20 AM

I have the binding clips and they are great. I have used them on the last two quilts and they made a wonderful difference.


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