Originally Posted by leatheflea
I leave my pins in, sew right over them. The quilt police has never knocked on my door. I think in all my years sewing I've only had 2 pins get hit by the needle. And it caused no damage to my machine or project. But of course some will say never ever ever, but its like all rules, meant to be broken.
I've always been careful not to sew over pins. A couple of months ago I accidentally did for the FIRST time and wouldn't you know, the needle hit the pin, the pin was then shaped like an L and the needle must have dulled because I had problems after and had to change it. Just my luck. :mrgreen:
eta: I only use the fine clover brand quilt pins. I'm a snob that way. :thumbup: