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blueangel 08-10-2011 02:15 PM

Thanks for the tip.

BellaBoo 08-10-2011 05:26 PM

The only time I go barefooted is in water or bed. If anyone goes in my sewing room with no shoes well, it's their feet. They know better. I use the magnet pin holder to pick up dropped pins but I'll try the comb idea as some do get caught in the carpet. My vacuum cleaner thanks you!

Granny Quilter 08-10-2011 05:55 PM

Thanks! I have a lot of pins on the floor, and the magnet pin cushion doesn't help

the casual quilter 08-10-2011 06:00 PM

Great idea! Thanks!

nycbgirl 08-10-2011 10:07 PM

Glad to have wood floors too!

debcavan 08-10-2011 10:12 PM

Great tip. I put a hard surface under my chair like is used in an office. Helps with the pins too.

VickyS 08-10-2011 10:14 PM


Originally Posted by Greenheron
Go to a big office store. They have mats in different sizes and grades used under chairs/desks. Easier to move your chair but the pins might all roll to the edge. LOL

I did that on top of my carpet. The darn mat just wanders over the floor as I roll across it, even though the mat has prongs in it to hold it into place on carpet. Same thing goes for the pins - they wander as well. If I can stop the pin from rolling, it is easier to pick up.

You know how it is with something round hitting the floor!

quiltymom 08-11-2011 03:32 AM

Great tip thanks!!!

Debbie C 08-11-2011 04:01 AM

That's my trick also - a big magnet!! Works like a charm

Originally Posted by nanasquilting
many years ago, at a hardware store, I found a round magnet (about 3 inches in diameter) on a pole. It has saved me many times from stepping on pins.


grumpy90650 08-11-2011 05:35 AM

what a great tip, since i have a carpet, i will find a comb!! thanks for sharing...


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