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01-07-2011, 10:24 PM

#111

catmcclure

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Quiltforme

I used to until I sewed over a pin and broke my needle. I like the freedom of not pinning it is a personal thing. Once you get comfortable you will join the ranks of the pinless!

You don't actually have to pin the pieces on the seam line. You can place the pin about 1/2" below and parallel to the edge of the pieces. If you use the flathead pins, your machine will roll right over them without your needle ever hitting a pin.

01-07-2011, 10:28 PM

#112

kim_s

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Location: So Cal -->TN

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I pin everything. As my pieces go through they seem to get a little off kilter towards the end if I don't pin. Maybe using a stiletto or something like that would help though...

01-07-2011, 10:36 PM

#113

jitkaau

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Rarely.

01-07-2011, 10:42 PM

#114

kwiltkrazy

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Very rarely, only on the most complicated blocks, I do pinless curved piecing and love it.

01-07-2011, 10:49 PM

#115

madamekelly

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Location: Central Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Yellow Bird

Depends. You start out pinning and then as you gain more experience you get to the point when you know when you MUST pin to get it right.

Good Answer! Good Answer!

01-08-2011, 12:17 AM

#116

Jo Mama

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Yes -- pinning makes me feel more comfortable. It always makes me more accurate.

01-08-2011, 12:18 AM

#117

VernaL

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I've been sewing for years and quilting for years too. I just always pin. I hate ripping stitches and it seems if I don't pin, I just have to rip. I just keep pinning.