Is there a science to pinning?
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Is there a science to pinning?
Hello,
I am new to this sewing and quilting business. I am just wondering how other people pin? My first projects are all basic square-patch designs, and my friend teaching me did not have me start, pinning. But now that I am on my own I am preferring to pin. I think I've figured out a good method, but I can't help but wonder how other people do it.
For example, needles pointing down? Or, to the left? Or, diagonally? Perhaps I am being too fussy to even be wondering about this?
Thank you!
Karen
I am new to this sewing and quilting business. I am just wondering how other people pin? My first projects are all basic square-patch designs, and my friend teaching me did not have me start, pinning. But now that I am on my own I am preferring to pin. I think I've figured out a good method, but I can't help but wonder how other people do it.
For example, needles pointing down? Or, to the left? Or, diagonally? Perhaps I am being too fussy to even be wondering about this?
Thank you!
Karen
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Hi Karen,
I am also new to quilting and am anxious to see what answers you get. As for me, I use safety pins and when I think I have enough, I pin more. I start from the center and go out from there. I know that doesn't help you with your question exactly...but I wanted to chime in!
Traci
I am also new to quilting and am anxious to see what answers you get. As for me, I use safety pins and when I think I have enough, I pin more. I start from the center and go out from there. I know that doesn't help you with your question exactly...but I wanted to chime in!
Traci
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If you are referring to pinning during piecing, I pin across with the point to the right and the head to the left so I can pull them out with my left hand as they get close to the presser foot/needle. I am right handed but my mom was left handed and I do several things like ironing left handed because that was the way she taught me so maybe I pin backwards too....... But if you are referring to pinning on making the quilt sandwich, I only use safety pins and try to space them 4-6 inches apart all over the quilt.
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AVOID FINGERS !!! lol..
For some reason i go in a square.. i pin point to right.. then i turn the quilt and pin to the right... turn the quilt and pin point to the right..
For some reason i go in a square.. i pin point to right.. then i turn the quilt and pin to the right... turn the quilt and pin point to the right..
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If I need to pin, I prefer using Elmer's glue.
Regarding pinning, I think one of the most important things is to choose a good quality straight pin. It should be very fine with a sharp point. I think it also helps if they are long, or at least not really short. I also like glass head pins because they don't melt if I need to iron. I tried flathead pins only once; although I think it's a great idea to have a flat head, the quality of the pins I got was terrible -- not very sharp, and not very fine.
Regarding pinning, I think one of the most important things is to choose a good quality straight pin. It should be very fine with a sharp point. I think it also helps if they are long, or at least not really short. I also like glass head pins because they don't melt if I need to iron. I tried flathead pins only once; although I think it's a great idea to have a flat head, the quality of the pins I got was terrible -- not very sharp, and not very fine.
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