Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main
Quilt binding Clips >

Quilt binding Clips

Quilt binding Clips

Thread Tools
 
Old 05-13-2012, 09:51 PM
  #51  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Washington
Posts: 4,001
Default

Well I always pin my bindings on, don't even know why. I like the pins better than the red clips because it is more "perfect", the clips seem to tug the fabric a bit out of line, which can be easily taken care of. I have also used the hair clips. I think I am sticking with the pins for my binding. However, having said that, I have used the other types of clips for all sorts of things in sewing and crafts. So I like the red clips and the hair clips.
sewbeadit is offline  
Old 05-13-2012, 10:32 PM
  #52  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Upper Michigan
Posts: 8,248
Default

I use the large hair clips from the dollar store!!
Painiacs is offline  
Old 05-14-2012, 02:43 AM
  #53  
Super Member
 
girlsfour's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Woodbury, MN
Posts: 1,027
Default

I purchased the red Clover clips. Fifty for $19.99 at Hancock Fabrics. Wasn't sure how much I would use them - but much to my surprise I used them on two current projects. Placemants and a bag. The bag was thick and I used them on the oval bottom. They were fantastic to say the least. It made sewing the bottom far easier. I also think they will work great for quilt binding, I always seem to stick myself with the pins while slip stitching. Fifty do go a long way.

This Wednesday is senior day at Hancock Fabrics, so you will save an additional 15% if you are at least 55.
girlsfour is offline  
Old 05-14-2012, 02:47 AM
  #54  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Southeastern Indiana
Posts: 363
Default Quilt Binding Clips

Originally Posted by dunster View Post
I just hold the binding with my fingers, and I've never seen any need for pins or clips. What am I missing?
I am also one of those who don't use clips or pins. I just hold it with my fingers and it is so much easier.
Alice Woodhull is offline  
Old 05-14-2012, 03:32 AM
  #55  
Senior Member
 
Traditional's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Ohio
Posts: 823
Default

A friend in our quilt group purchased them and is so thrilled with them.
Traditional is offline  
Old 05-14-2012, 03:33 AM
  #56  
Senior Member
 
anita211's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Northfield, MN
Posts: 339
Default

I use the silver cheapo ones that you get for hair. I bought a box from somewhere, and gladly paid the $5.69 price, but still... when I can get them waaaaaaay cheaper in Walgreen's hair department, I will continue to go with those. I have also used teeny binder clips from the office in a pinch and they work too.

Anita in Northfield, MN
anita211 is offline  
Old 05-14-2012, 03:41 AM
  #57  
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Memphis, TN
Posts: 179
Default

I have the red clips. For those who may not have seen them --they lie flat on the clear side and have 1/4" and 1/2" markings on it and the red side is rounded for bulky seams or binding. These clips were made for fabric and they really hold even slippery fabrics very well and they hold vinyl better than paper clips. I like them because (1) my GD likes to pull pins out of projects into the carpet which DH finds with his bare feet, (2) my cat likes to pull pins out of my pincusions and tries to eat them, and (3) I tend to prick my fingers on a regular basis. I like them a lot.
veryvirginia is offline  
Old 05-14-2012, 03:56 AM
  #58  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Central NY
Posts: 859
Default

I love the red clips, too
Wintersewer is offline  
Old 05-14-2012, 04:04 AM
  #59  
Senior Member
 
ranbro's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Belton, Tx
Posts: 596
Default

Best thing since sliced bread.
ranbro is offline  
Old 05-14-2012, 04:14 AM
  #60  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: long island ny
Posts: 1,337
Default

I have tried it all but found that if I iron the binding down I can get away with just a few pins, moving them as I progress.
jeanneb52 is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Belfrybat
Main
68
03-07-2013 02:19 AM
Quilty-Louise
Main
62
01-14-2013 03:39 PM
janecat
Main
200
06-09-2011 01:37 AM
Grama Lehr
Main
11
03-28-2011 09:00 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



FREE Quilting Newsletter