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Old 01-30-2010, 08:16 PM
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I just call hubby into my room. For some reason he will find ALL pins on the floor in his bare feet. I can walk on that floor barefoot all day and not get stuck......
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Old 01-30-2010, 08:20 PM
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Bet he loves that Terri!! LOL
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Old 01-31-2010, 03:26 AM
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Originally Posted by tlrnhi
I just call hubby into my room. For some reason he will find ALL pins on the floor in his bare feet. I can walk on that floor barefoot all day and not get stuck......
Oh, those useful husbands of ours, don't we love when they are "finally able to find something on their own?"

You should have seen the floor in the room I taught my grandsons to sew!!! We needed your husband then...
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Old 02-06-2010, 06:44 PM
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I use a pin cushion.
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Old 02-06-2010, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by barnbum
1. When a container of pins spills for the 2nd time, retrieve a magnet from the fridge to aid in getting them picked up. Now that I've posted this hint--you can use it for the first spill.

2. When free motion quilting one part of a quilt, and then making the decision to stitch in the ditch for another part, DO change back to the regular foot. DO NOT attempt to fmq in the ditch. Sigh....that quilt will be for keeping, the other one will go up for sale.



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You might be able to find the telescoping magnet some place that sells tools. My DH has one for working on cars and such. (even tho I stole it for the same reason ....spilled pins :D) Hope that this helps...might even be cheaper than quilting supplies. :D
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Old 02-06-2010, 06:58 PM
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My son is a mechanic--I'll ask him to get me one for my b-day. :-D
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Old 02-06-2010, 07:04 PM
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Yes, auto parts stores have these...wonderful

They also have a parts cup with very strong magnet that also be used for pins.
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Old 02-06-2010, 07:15 PM
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Sometimes I get so tired of learning everything the hard way.
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I have two pin cushions and am planning on getting another that sits on my wrist. I usually find fallen pins with my feet. The joys of size 12 feet.
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Old 02-07-2010, 01:38 PM
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You can buy magnetic pin holders at Walmart alot cheaper than Joanns.
I use a walking foot for stitch in the ditch and a free motion darning foot with the feed dogs down for free motion.
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