ZJ Humbach discusses one of the most vital tools of quilting, yet often one of the most overlooked. Learn about the importance of quilting pins, and all of the different types that can be used. ZJ shows us her personal favorite pins as well as the main differences between them.
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What brand glass head pins do you use? I would like to try some. Thanks for your video.
Hi, Bonnie. I like to use Dritz quilting pins. Here is a link to the pins that I personally use:
http://www.connectingthreads.com/cftools/tools_display.cfm?ID=81582&media=PPCgpGen&gclid=Cj0KEQjwo5–BRCS8ceLjv-XppUBEiQAGp15EMsJDfdWiin3BpsRRLvuAWfFVOfRuz1ArzYiv1iABAEaAoDD8P8HAQ&utm_source=media&utm_medium=marketing&utm_campaign=PPCgpGen
Crystal Glass Head Pins from ConnectingThreads.com <http://www.connectingthreads.com/cftools/tools_display.cfm?ID=81582&media=PPCgpGen&gclid=Cj0KEQjwo5–BRCS8ceLjv-XppUBEiQAGp15EMsJDfdWiin3BpsRRLvuAWfFVOfRuz1ArzYiv1iABAEaAoDD8P8HAQ&utm_source=media&utm_medium=marketing&utm_campaign=PPCgpGen>
http://www.connectingthreads.com
Crystal Glass Head Pins
I have another use for the “clover” pins. They will accept permanent ink quite well (doesn’t wear off quickly) and I put numbers on the heads. Then I can mark rows on my design wall or label the order for rows that are stacked by my sewing machine.