Pins

Hold the little details in place.

Choose pins for the fabric, layers and amount of detail you are working with. Fine shafts, longer quilting pins, flat heads and safety pins each offer a different kind of hold.

Choosing, using & project ideas
  • Fine fabrics: Compare shaft thickness and test on a scrap when pinholes matter.
  • Layered work: Check pin length and the grip you need to hold the layers together.
  • Pressing: Do not assume every pin head is heat resistant; follow the product directions and keep pins clear of your machine needle.

Try this: Line up a seam intersection, hold an appliqué piece or prepare a small quilting section before you stitch.

Project illustration: patchwork pieces held with fine pins