Quilt binding Clips
 

Has anyone tried the red quilt binding clips..I ordered some from Amazon.com..they had the best price..50 for
$18.12 . They had great reviews..anxious to hear from some of you...I'm so tired of being stuck with pins, when I bind my quilts...Surely this will be better...thanks

My daughter gave me that set for my BD. I really like them. Makes binding go much better. No more pin sticks!

I know some that are using the hair clip for binding - don't know if these are the same or not

I use the hair clips .... IMHO they hold the binding flatter, straighter and more even than if doing it with pins. And great too when hemming skirts, etc.

LQS' sell them as "official" binding clips .... or go to the $ $tore for the same thing, for a LOT less $$$$ !!!!

I have the "hair" clips and they are good, but I bought some of the red Clover binding clips and LOVE them.

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 hate pinning binding. I have not tried the red clips but I love the el cheapo hair clips. I might try the others.

I use the little silver clips. They look like hair clips but are sold in the sewing dept. and are a bit cheaper.

that's what I do too! so far it has worked for me.

I just hold the binding with my fingers, and I've never seen any need for pins or clips. What am I missing?

ditto! :).

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.

That's what I do.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Yep, what she said. I bought the package of ten and just keep moving them.

This is what I do now as well. Started by pinning the whole thing but found it far easier to just use a couple and move them as I go.

I have only used hair clips from the dollar store.....but I bought about 100 so I think I will stick with those.

I used to use the hair clips, and did like them better than pins. But then I got the Clover Clips and LOVE them! They hold so much better. Definitely one of my favorite quilting gadgets.

Love the Clover Clips!

This is the same method I use. A fellow quilter showed me this at a quilting day when we were in TX. Works great and as you get to the corner you can use one of your pins to turn a nice square corner!

In my opinion they are one of the best quilting notions that I own. I also ordered mine from Amazon. I got 100 so I would have plenty and I use them all the time because like you I was so tired of being stuck by pins or have them get caught on the cabinet closure.

I like them alot. Waiting for a sale to get more.

The red clips are great to line up your binding if you are sewing it on instead of doing it by hand. Read the instructions and it makes the job easy. I also use them when hand binding, but just use 3 or 4 spaced 2 inches apart ahead of my sewing space. Try them, you will love them.

I am glad to see this thread, as I just bought those, I think. They are red, but I don't know if they are the Clover ones or not, as I didn't keep the instructions or labels. They are currently on sell for $19. at Hancock's. I haven't used mine yet, but I look forward to giving them a try. I have been using the hair clips, which work fine. I think these will work better....plus I just needed a reward on Wednesday. :) These guys looked like a good reward.

Dina

I just saw them at JoAnns yesterday and the price was 10 for $6.99 or 50 for $32.99. Also the quilting notions are 50% thru today (5/13).

I got 50 for $19. from Hancock's. Ten dollars off the "regular" price.

Dina

if they are like the clip on hair clips, i love them. i have two pkgs. silver and they spring open, slip on the binding and clip closed. very easy to use. like these in the photo

I have the binding clips. I don't use them for bindings that much. Once in a while, I use them at the corners just before I sew it down. I use them to clip up my hair so it's out of my face while I'm in sewing...lol.

Hancock's has them on sale for 19.99 right now.

I have enough of the clover clips to clip binding on a king size quilt. It's hard to keep guild members from borrowing just a few and of course most don't ever come back. LOL

I don't use pins or clips either. dunster.....we must be missing something. pins and clips just get in the way.

I get tired of getting stuck by pins and invested in the ten pack. LOVE, these clips....awesome!

I have the Clover clips but I usually don't need anything. I will use a couple of them at the start of my binding but then get lazy and just fold it over. When I'm sewing my binding on to the front, I'll use a couple of them to start also, but then I get lazy again and just hold my binding in place with my fingers. Never had a problem, like what the others said.

These red quilt binding clips just ROCK!!! I did use the hair pin style clips.....no comparison.....the red clips are worth the money.....perfect binding!!!