What type pins do you use when you're quilting/sewing? I like fine but can't remember if the larger the number on the package is the smaller shaft of the pin? Does that make sense? Thanks!
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I only use glass head pins...found out the hard way after ironing over plastic heads and they melted. I ordered some of the glass head pins from MSQC and got them the other day...LOVE THEM!! Long thin shaft and glass heads. One of the cheapest prices I have ever seen for glass head pins...$1.50/box of 100 .
I stored away all my other pins and will only use these from now on! I'll order more with ever purchase I make from MSQC just so I can have a lifetime supply...lol~Mary
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I agree with Mary....
I bought the flower head pins and I like them but after I ordered MSQC's glass head pins.... I like them even better. They are long and thin and sharp. That's just MHO~~ Hugs and Blessings,
Mia
...quilters come with strings attached
(boy aint that the darn truth !!)Comment
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i think it is the smaller the number the finer the pin.
I usually use the yellow-head quilting pins(500/box). i also have some flat flower pins that DD gave me that i really like too.“What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world, is and remains immortal.”
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Over the past few years I've tried many types of pins. Mostly used the flower head pins until I saw the size of the holes they were creating in my fabric. I then bought the glass head pins .... quite expensive ..... but love them. Yesterday when I saw the price of glass head pins on MSQC quilt shop, I quickly ordered 2 packages. Try them, you will be pleased.Comment
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If pins follow wire standards, then the larger the number the finer the metal. I found some that are fine and sharp, but I also found that they aren't as sturdy. I have bent a few trying to push them through thick layers of seams. I have had a few melting incidents as well. Thus, the next time I need pins, I'll be looking for the glass-headed jobs myself.
I have 3 different sizes. The long quilter's pins with the yellow heads, the medium length ones that seem to be thicker, and then the short & thin ones. They all do different jobs around here, so I won't toss any of them yet.
I do wish that the quilting safety pins were a bit finer. Those puppies can leave big holes in the fabrics.Be who you are and say what you feel
because those who mind don't matter,
and those who matter don't mind. - Dr. Seuss
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you're right! the numbers i was thinking about refers to the length not diameter“What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world, is and remains immortal.”
― Albert PineComment
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Thank you for all the advice. Looks like it's going to be glass head, "thinnish" shaft for me!Comment
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