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:
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
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
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
