I’m on pins and needles wanting to share the quilts that I am working on but that will have to wait for the Sydney Quilt Show next month. Meanwhile, the marathon quilting sessions continue. I’m churning through sewing machine needles at regular intervals – there’s such a difference between a blunt needle and a new one. Blunt needles make clunky noises, skip stitches and can leave nasty holes in the quilt. New needles go through so cleanly.
The same goes for pins. I admit I don’t use a lot of pins in my work but, when I do, I love my glass head Clover pins – they are so sharp and they are sympatico with my iron. I store my pins in their little case but they spend transition time in this gorgeous pin cushion made by Erica – you could have one too, check out her blog giveaway.
And while I am on the subject, I welcome any hints on reducing needle tarnish. I buy good quality plated needles for hand-stitching but between the salt air here at Copacabana and the natural acids in my hands, they seem to deteriorate very quickly.
Judy says
Brenda,
I just love those pin cushions of Erica’s have my fingers crossed on her blog giveaway. I have same trouble with needles. and I don’t live near the sea, have not found the answer yet, hope someone has.
Teri says
Hi Brenda, My favorite pins are Clover fine patchwork pins. I don’t know if this will help you because I have never seen a pin tarnish. But recently on another blog I saw a quilter take a tin with a magnet inside to store her pins. In the bottom of the pin she put one of those little silicone packets to absorb any moisture so the pins don’t rust. If this is the problem that you have, maybe this idea would work for you. Hope that you are well!