soccertxi

I am a glass head pin fan myself, but I do find a use for a bit heavier pin for seams or other bulkier places. I bought a pack of button head pins just for show in a gifted pin cushion. I know I got them at JoAnns. They were sharper than my flower headed pins but about the same weight. Now I keep both the blue glass headed pins and the button pins next to my sewing machine.

ube quilting

I also use glass head silk pins. They are very fine and sharp. $$ but worth it.

JustAbitCrazy

These are my favorite, too! They have the yellow and blue glass heads. One word of caution: these exact same pins are most often sold in a thicker-stemmed style, which is 0.5 mm. Those are not marked "thin" , but are not as thin as the 0.4 mm pins. You want to make sure to get the 0.4 mm pins. I usually buy mine at quilt show vendor booths, and always have an extra unopened box of these pins on hand. Try them, they are awesome!

If you want a longer thin pin, buy the flower head pins which have all blue flowers. One side of the flower is light blue and the other is dark blue. Those are 0.45 mm thick, so they are in-between the 0.4 mm and the 0.5 mm in thickness.

citruscountyquilter

I love the Clover thin patchwork pins 0.4mm that have the clear yellow and blue glass heads on them. I made a mistake when ordering the last time and got the Clover patchwork pins which are 0.5mm. These have a solid yellow and dark blue glass head on them. They are very sharp and I use them for areas that are more bulky as they bend less easily so all was not lost. If you want a very sharp thin pin however pay closer attention than I did and order the Clover thin patchwork pins 0.4mm. you won't be disappointed.

jumpin' judy

My favorites are extra long glass head pins made by Fons and Porter. I have not seen them lately so I'm not sure they still make them. They are super thing and VERY sharp

crafty pat

I like the glass head pins I got from Nancy's Notions they are sharp and don't melt if I press over them.