What's the reason for......

Reply Subscribe

Page 7 of 11

« First

Last »

Thread Tools

07-20-2010, 03:18 PM

#61

galvestonangel

Super Member

Join Date: Apr 2010

Location: Galveston Texas

Posts: 1,596

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bottle Blonde

No pins or clips for me..... I glue baste the binding. Heard about it here - watched the tute - tried it - love it - never going back. :D

I saw that tut and wondered about it. Glad to hear you like it. Seems easy and you don't have to worry about pins or clips dropping off.

07-20-2010, 03:35 PM

#62

quilterguy27

Super Member

Join Date: Jan 2010

Location: North Canton, Ohio

Posts: 1,403

I've always pinned. I use the binder clips when I'm spreading out the layers of my quilt. I binder clip the backing to the edge of the table and then spread out the batting and then the top. I only pin on the back thru the binding and into the backing after I've sewn it onto the front. Not thru all layers. I always bury the tip of the pin in the quilt to avoid being stuck. Hasn't happened yet. Knock on wood. Never thought to use the clips to hold the binding on. May give it a try.

07-20-2010, 04:10 PM

#63

Tudey

Senior Member

Join Date: Jul 2010

Location: Chehalis, WA

Posts: 806

Personally, I prefer binding clips because I got tired of getting poked when I used straight pins----clips allow for pain free handwork!

07-20-2010, 04:11 PM

#64

Kathy N

Senior Member

Join Date: Mar 2010

Location: Brighton, MI

Posts: 985

Clips are fast and easy to use.

07-20-2010, 05:07 PM

#65

BizyStitches

Senior Member

Join Date: Mar 2010

Location: Kansas

Posts: 530

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dingle

Binding clips? When putting the binding on a quilt, why do so many people use binding clips (I think that's what they are called) instead of using pins? I have been using pins but wonder if the clips would be better. Sometimes I have a hard time going through all those layers. Is this why clips are used?

Thanks

I use clips because I get tired of pricking my fingers on the pins.

07-20-2010, 05:32 PM

#66

seabolt22

Junior Member

Join Date: Feb 2010

Location: Georgia

Posts: 138

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luv Quilts and Cats

I have not used clips, but think I might get some. I am always getting stabbed by the pins as I work my way around the quilt. Binding clips will stop this. Thanks for the question so I could think about it!

I use hair clips> They spring open and close easily. they are really inexpensive (12 for $1) at the dollar store, about $2+ at walmarts. Very easy to use.

07-20-2010, 05:37 PM

#67

Lucky Lindy

Senior Member

Join Date: Sep 2009

Location: South Dakota

Posts: 513

I started using the clips about 5 years ago and I will not go back to pins! The clips are handy, you won't stab yourself with them if they fall on the floor you don't have to worry about losing them they are just so much better in my opinion.

07-20-2010, 06:04 PM

#68

Annz

Power Poster

Join Date: Nov 2009

Location: West Roxbury, Ma

Posts: 10,353

I thought of some other clips when you mentioned them but now I realize you are talking about something completely diffrent than I had thought. I will have to try them.

07-20-2010, 06:38 PM

#69

PMY in QCA-IL

Junior Member

Join Date: Apr 2010

Location: IL Quad-cities

Posts: 252

Oh my, I like to pin, but I use the very short applique pins(the kind with the white heads). I can bury the points in the quilt and don't get stuck. I also like to pin one whole side or more and then just stitch along, only stopping for a new length of thread.