worn out pins
#31
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Originally Posted by ganny
Originally Posted by mzsooz
Originally Posted by sharon b
If they are straight pins and such I rub(?) the pointy point against my scalp and that usually gets them going again :thumbup:
Maybe I'm picturing this wrong?
#32
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Originally Posted by ganny
Originally Posted by mzsooz
Originally Posted by sharon b
If they are straight pins and such I rub(?) the pointy point against my scalp and that usually gets them going again :thumbup:
Maybe I'm picturing this wrong?
#36
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Originally Posted by redkimba
What do you do with your worn-out pins?
I now have some pins that I've had & used for so long that they are not sharp any more. They don't go through fabric as well as they should.
I now have some pins that I've had & used for so long that they are not sharp any more. They don't go through fabric as well as they should.
#37
I was thinking of this yesterday, I use a tic tac empty container to put my pins but had to change my rotary blade. Would not want anyone to be cut or stuck by either. Going to ask my if I can deposit my sharp items in there container.
#38
I keep them in a container too for further use. Anytime I have to put a pattern on gator board for my miniatures, I use the pins to hold it. Also use them as push pins on my bulletin board. They're great for setting up a loom for weaving small designs to decorate totes etc.
#39
Originally Posted by sharon b
Originally Posted by ganny
Originally Posted by mzsooz
Originally Posted by sharon b
If they are straight pins and such I rub(?) the pointy point against my scalp and that usually gets them going again :thumbup:
Maybe I'm picturing this wrong?
Yeah, me too. Running those big ol' pins through my hair (had a lot back then) would make them as sharp as a tack.
:)
#40
Originally Posted by quiltlady
Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
I put them in a prescription bottle and toss them in the trash.
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