Originally Posted by
ube quilting
Look for or ask for silk pins with glass heads. They are very fine but sturdy and work great. cost a few pennies more but if you don't try to sew over them they should last a lifetime.
peace
My local WalMarts actually sells these. Sometimes I use a 50% coupon and order them from JoAnn's. I love these straight pins and have been using them for over 30 years. Some of mine are actually that old.