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grann of 6 10-18-2010 11:06 AM


Originally Posted by Joanie Owen
Is that so you can use straight pins to pin your quilts to be quilted, yet the ends of the pins are protected from stabbing you?

Yes. But my peanuts are too airy. Just something to try. I didn't want to take the time to safety pin and I still can't find my new can of basting spray. So tomorrow requires a trip to Joann's. Oh pooh! :-P :roll:

amma 10-18-2010 12:01 PM

Some of the lighter density peanuts can be squished a bit... the flattened sides might also lay nicer against the quilt :D:D:D

grann of 6 10-18-2010 12:08 PM


Originally Posted by grann of 6

Originally Posted by Joanie Owen
Is that so you can use straight pins to pin your quilts to be quilted, yet the ends of the pins are protected from stabbing you?

Yes. But my peanuts are too airy. Just something to try. I didn't want to take the time to safety pin and I still can't find my new can of basting spray. So tomorrow requires a trip to Joann's. Oh pooh! :-P :roll:

But I did find my basting spray. Practically in front of my nose, of course. I went to refill my steam iron, and the spray was sitting on the book shelf right above the water & measuring cup; where I have never put it before. Go figure!

quilter1 10-18-2010 12:11 PM

That is such a great idea! Thanks a lot.

Ramona Byrd 10-18-2010 12:12 PM

This is a good idea, but if the peanuts are too soft, then maybe another type of foam. Say, heavy foam for cushions? Or maybe some plastic foam for packing heavy, easily broken things? My computer came in such a box with form fitting foam. Wish I'd kept a little of it, might even have some around. This kind cuts easily with an electric knife or an hot electric foam cutter, sorta like a cheese cutter with heat.

Thanks for the idea, I'll try it.

grann of 6 10-18-2010 12:15 PM


Originally Posted by Ramona Byrd
This is a good idea, but if the peanuts are too soft, then maybe another type of foam. Say, heavy foam for cushions? Or maybe some plastic foam for packing heavy, easily broken things? My computer came in such a box with form fitting foam. Wish I'd kept a little of it, might even have some around. This kind cuts easily with an electric knife or an hot electric foam cutter, sorta like a cheese cutter with heat.

Thanks for the idea, I'll try it.

Yah, thought of those things too. Trouble is, when I had my basement flood a few weeks ago, all that stuff got thrown out. Now I have to start collecting again.

PamS 10-18-2010 12:17 PM

GREAT idea!! I've seen them offered for free on Craigslist!!

Charleen DiSante 10-18-2010 12:33 PM

On another thread someone 'found' their can of spray up on top of a cupboard or something like that so look where you least expect it to be because you 'put it away' :)

Originally Posted by grann of 6

Originally Posted by Joanie Owen
Is that so you can use straight pins to pin your quilts to be quilted, yet the ends of the pins are protected from stabbing you?

Yes. But my peanuts are too airy. Just something to try. I didn't want to take the time to safety pin and I still can't find my new can of basting spray. So tomorrow requires a trip to Joann's. Oh pooh! :-P :roll:


Friendly Quilter 10-18-2010 12:44 PM

That is COOL!

Jazzmyn 10-18-2010 01:09 PM

I just did a search to find out what "Pin-Moors" are...can you tell I am new to quilting...HA!!

I couldn't find out how big the "Pin-Moors" are....even though they are a Great idea. I wonder if you could use the erasers like the ones you buy as a replacement eraser for the mecanical pencils...depending on the size you can get 3 to 5 erasers to a package and since they come in different sizes as far as length you could cut them in half. Also wonder if the rubber backs for earrings would work?
Just some thoughts there.

Have a Great Week!!


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