Straight pins
#11
I hadn't heard about poly filling dulling my pins! Isn't great how much we learn from each other without even trying? I have heard that steel wool is also good for keeping pins sharp too.
You know the old fashioned "tomato & strawberry" pin cushions? The "strawberry" is also to help keep your pins & needles clean & sharp. You put your pin or needle into the strawberry & squeeze the 'berry' while spinning the pin. That one I saw on Eleanor Burns. :D
You know the old fashioned "tomato & strawberry" pin cushions? The "strawberry" is also to help keep your pins & needles clean & sharp. You put your pin or needle into the strawberry & squeeze the 'berry' while spinning the pin. That one I saw on Eleanor Burns. :D
#14
I made a pincushion and filled it with sand from the beach, I discovered that it keeps my pins VERY sharp. Just make sure you sift the sand and put it in the microwave to get rid of any 'critters' that might be hiding in the sand. The weight of it has also comes in handy to hold down patterns.
#17
Originally Posted by vicki reno
I have not notice the whole batch going out at once, but when the odd pin seems dull, I toss it and eventually have tp buy new ones. I use the small ones for applique and the long ones for holding things togther so maybe thats why mine seem to last a while.
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