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01-06-2011, 07:19 AM

#21

Theresa

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Originally Posted by QultingaddictUK

I never, ever sew over pins but I do have a wonderful stiletto called a "That Purple Thang" http://www.google.com/products/catal...ls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&prmd=ivns&resnum=1&biw=1016&bih=572&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=12693589998614833424&ei=jqIlTaz0OtSwhQfC_aWlAg&sa=X&oi=product_catalog_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CFMQ8wIwAA# I couldn't do without it :thumbup:

Ya know, I took a bamboo skewer, shortened it to about 6 or 7", glued a cute bead on the non-pointed end and it works so well. Gotta think about using it more for these seams!

Am alittle apprehensive about purposely stitching over pins. Had a few "close calls" and those were my warnings!

Thanks every one for all your thoughts on this issue. I can always count on you for some wonderful ideas.

01-06-2011, 07:25 AM

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stitchofclass2

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Ditto. Same thing happened to me. Costly error. I too have been sewing over pins for years. Not any more.

01-06-2011, 10:40 AM

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BeckiQuilts

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I recently purchased Pinmoors for my quilting pins. These are dandy little nubbies that are quick to remove. You can sew faster when you can pull those pins out faster. I can send the web site if I can find it, but I found them on this site. THanks to whoever originally posted it.

01-06-2011, 01:15 PM

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moreland

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Originally Posted by davidwent

I usually stop before seam and lift the piece and push the seam down flat, I know it slows me down, but I'm ok with that
David

That's how I do it, too. I only have trouble when the bottom seam is facing away from me. When it is facing me, the machine sews right over it--and I can manage the top because I am looking at it. I know this isn't always possible.

01-06-2011, 02:00 PM

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Fabricnut

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My goodness, I might have to quit sewing all together. I'm not suppose to sew over pins especially with my brand new machine. Plus I shouldn't put pins in my mouth. I'm "an old dog"; can I learn these new should not things? :)

01-06-2011, 02:03 PM

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montanajan

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Originally Posted by QultingaddictUK

I, too, have that purple thang - worth its weight in gold!

01-06-2011, 04:34 PM

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JUNEC

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Originally Posted by Theresa

This bugs me...I press my seams thoroughly. When an intersecting seam is stitched, the underside of the seam gets pushed and it no longer lies flat. I cannot figure out what to do short of gluing. Is there a solution to this or am I just being to pickie? Would appreciate your thoughts.

SO are we all agreeing that this is a pin issue?

01-06-2011, 04:36 PM

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madamekelly

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When i sew two pieces together that have nesting seams, I always stop just before I get the needle to the seams, and lift the whole piece just enough to make sure they don't get 'pushed' by the feed dogs, then sew slowly across the seam. Hope this helps. That kind of thing makes me crazy too!

01-06-2011, 04:45 PM

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sewbizgirl

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I just work my fingers under the piece right before it goes under the needle, and free up any seams that have moved to the wrong side, or opened up. Saves time fixing it later...

01-06-2011, 04:49 PM

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Theresa

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Pin update: Got the "forked" pins today. Was very pleased with the diameter of the metal...very small. So, hope this will help, but will do my best not to stitch over them.

Will also try stopping my machine at an intersection and verify the seam placement. I really don't think we should have to do this...our machines should be sensitive enough to stitch what is there.

Additional note: My SIL was showing one of the ladies at the shop our latest block. It was placed on the counter face up, of course. First thing the sales lady did was flip it over. Go figure!!!

Again, thanks every one for your thoughts!