Best Sewing Pins for Quilting

Are you a pinner like me? I find that when I pin, I get better results and have fewer
seams to rip out. And I like really good quality pins, since cheaper ones are often dull 
and not as smooth. Since many of you are pinners like me, I thought you might like
a comparison of some of the most popular pins for quilt-piecing.

Below are four different pins - three Clover brand, and one Tulip.  Here are the pros
and cons of each:  

CLOVER GLASS HEAD PINS #2509

These pins are thin and strong; great for quilt-piecing

Stats: .5mm thick (fine)  X 48mm (1⅞”) long  

Pros: Long, thin and sharp; can be ironed over

Cons: Hard to spot when dropped on the floor

CLOVER GLASS HEAD PINS #2507
These pins are super thin and strong; great for quilt-piecing

Stats: .4mm thick (extra fine) x 36mm (1⅜”) long

Pros: Very thin and sharp; can be ironed over

Cons: Hard to spot when dropped on the floor  

 

CLOVER FLAT HEAD PINS #2506
These pins are long, and strong enough to hold thicker fabrics 

Stats: .7mm thick x 54mm (2⅛”) long

Pros: Strong, long and sharp; easy to find when dropped

Cons: Not as thin as others; can't be ironed over

TULIP CELLULOSE-HEAD PINS
My personal favorite; strong and thin, and glide through fabric

Stats: .45mm thick x 48mm (1⅞”) long 

Pros: Thin, long and sharp; easy to see when dropped

Cons: Pricey; can’t be ironed over

There you have it. What are your favorite pins for quilt-piecing?

Each of these pins is available in my shop, just click on any of the photos. 

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