firequilt

great idea.... going to get some of that now Thanks

sewplease

I have NOTtried this yet, but I read where someone cut up craft foam and used that for their pins. If I remember right, they cut up the foam door hangers. I picked up a sheet of craft foam from Joann's to try. Went with the thickest they had.

Silver Needle

This may be a dumb question but I am curious, so I'll ask. What are you pinning that you need protectors on the ends of your pins?

sewplease

You are pin basting the quilt sandwich with straight pins instead of safety pins. Quicker and easier on the hands. These go on the points.

deedum

Thanks, I am so excited to give this a try! So excited!!! I wonder if my dh has some in the garage before I head to Lowes'....mmm quilters are so smart!!!!!!!!! thanks for posting.

daisydawg

Wow! Genius at work!

deedum

I did read once where you can use the little kid erasers, I bought a bunch and tried to use them like pinmoors and they didn't work for me, but I made some little girls happy when I gave them the erasers.
I almost spent $58 on pinmoors but decided to post my question first and I am so glad I did. Thanks to everyone!!!

deedum

there ya go! make room for me on Aisle 6! Better be stocked up.

ManiacQuilter2

This is terrific especially if it works for you. I found trying to get them lined up was more problem than using a safety pin.

redstilettos

This is a GREAT idea for taking pinned items when I go to quilting bees and other sewing get togethers. Cheap and easy. Perfect!