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Old 04-14-2009, 12:41 PM
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I hadn't seen (or heard) of these types of pins before. Will have to try them :D
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Old 04-19-2009, 06:00 AM
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I don't have any, but I have seen them, and read that they are great to use, when working with plaids, as they hold on each side of a design line.
Might have to get some, anything that makes it easier, is A-OK with me.
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Old 04-19-2009, 03:25 PM
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Yes, they are u shaped and I used them when doing a bargello quilt... had to with all those seams having to match... and used them many many times since... wouldn't be without them... they are expensive here in new zealand... $21 for a packet of 35.
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Old 09-18-2018, 03:43 PM
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I rarely see the forked pins in quilt stores usually just in catalogs. I don't have any but I was wondering if they are good to match seams when piecing. Or what are they used for?
I prefer clips to pins, i get much better seam matching with clips. Clover are expensive. But uou can get small tubs of 50 clips on Amazon for < $10.
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Old 09-18-2018, 04:20 PM
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I bought some but never really used them. keep forgetting.
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Old 09-18-2018, 08:24 PM
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I have some, but I found that they were not as easy to use as simply placing a dot of washable school glue where I ordinarily would have pinned.
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I also have some and didn't find them to be any better than what I had been using (flat head pins). I thought they bent out of shape easily...at least they did for me.
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I think they cost too much money for what you get. I have success with using two regular pins, one on either side on the seam I am trying to match.
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Old 09-20-2018, 08:51 AM
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I have a package of them but forgot I have them. Therefore I’ve never used them. I’m fussy about my seams so I should get them out.
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I thought they were a great idea, and ordered some for the store. The ones I got were so thick, I couldn't get them through my cotton fabric. So, make sure you're getting the thin ones.
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