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#61
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Galveston Texas
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Originally Posted by Bottle Blonde
No pins or clips for me..... I glue baste the binding. Heard about it here - watched the tute - tried it - love it - never going back. :D
#62
I've always pinned. I use the binder clips when I'm spreading out the layers of my quilt. I binder clip the backing to the edge of the table and then spread out the batting and then the top. I only pin on the back thru the binding and into the backing after I've sewn it onto the front. Not thru all layers. I always bury the tip of the pin in the quilt to avoid being stuck. Hasn't happened yet. Knock on wood. Never thought to use the clips to hold the binding on. May give it a try.
#65
Originally Posted by Dingle
Binding clips? When putting the binding on a quilt, why do so many people use binding clips (I think that's what they are called) instead of using pins? I have been using pins but wonder if the clips would be better. Sometimes I have a hard time going through all those layers. Is this why clips are used?
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#66
Originally Posted by Luv Quilts and Cats
I have not used clips, but think I might get some. I am always getting stabbed by the pins as I work my way around the quilt. Binding clips will stop this. Thanks for the question so I could think about it!
#67
I started using the clips about 5 years ago and I will not go back to pins! The clips are handy, you won't stab yourself with them if they fall on the floor you don't have to worry about losing them they are just so much better in my opinion.
#69
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: IL Quad-cities
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Oh my, I like to pin, but I use the very short applique pins(the kind with the white heads). I can bury the points in the quilt and don't get stuck. I also like to pin one whole side or more and then just stitch along, only stopping for a new length of thread.
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