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06-11-2011, 03:48 AM

#41

quiltbuddy

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I don't think I would buy this. Also, wouldn't it dull your pins after awhile?

06-11-2011, 03:50 AM

#42

jeank

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Too Big, Too Noisy, Too Expensive, What to do with the pins that have been used, A Two step process to grab a pin, won't take my flat longer pins, No space next to the machine to set it, any other negatives?

Positives: Can't think of any.

Jean

06-11-2011, 03:51 AM

#43

miriam

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If I had one it would jam - you know like a stapler jams - does my magnet or pincushion ever jam?

06-11-2011, 03:52 AM

#44

traumaRN

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Quote:

Originally Posted by B. Louise

I can't imagine having or using one of these. I'm sure my method is not as safe. Just like my grandma did, I hold several pins in my lips and "dispense" them from there. I was told as a child not to do it, but I always have. And I've never choked or swallowed one.

I used to do that til I sneezed suddenly one day. Pins all over the place! Now if I do it I only hold 3 or 4. :oops:

06-11-2011, 03:56 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by traumaRN

Quote:

Originally Posted by B. Louise

I used to do that til I sneezed suddenly one day. Pins all over the place! Now if I do it I only hold 3 or 4. :oops:

ROTFLMBO - been there

06-11-2011, 03:58 AM

#46

mar32428

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Originally Posted by peaceandjoy

I don't see what the advantage is, but I do see some disadvantages. Besides the cost and size, it's noisy! You've got to use batteries, which aren't cheap and aren't good for the environment.

And what the heck do you do with the pins as you sew and remove them? Lay them on that oh-so-convenient paper funnel next to your already crowded workspace until you've got a pile of them and then load them back into the barrel?

Honestly, I am a gadget lover, sewing and in the kitchen. But I just don't see any positives for this thing.

I agree 100%. Give me my magnetic bowls anytime.

06-11-2011, 04:23 AM

#47

girlsfour

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The price of $29.95 at Hancock Fabrics is a sale price. Guess they have sold a few at a couple of Minnesota stores. Ridiculous.

06-11-2011, 04:27 AM

#48

grann of 6

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BizyStitches

Here is a new to me sewing gadget, watch the youtube video at

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTNR2...layer_embedded

Not sure I will get one, but something to think about.

As far as I'm concerned it is just something else to use batteries, and will end up in the back of the closet when you run out of batteries. My magnetic pin cushion works just fine and doesn't take batteries.