I say "Tant pis!" (It's French. You can go translate it if you want.)
Why pins? They hold the layers together, without anything shifting and you can sew over them!
Later tonight I'll fold the binding over to the front (yes, you heard that right) and sew it down. Since I'll be using this as a table cover, I'll sew the binding down by machine.
And yes, I'll use six million four hundred twenty three thousand eight hundred ninety five pins.
LOL
PS. I've added a couple of things to my Tutorials page for your reference. 1. How I blindstitch and 2. How I add the hanging sleeve to the back of my quilts.
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I used to use pins, I don't like the binding clips either. Now I use the Elmer's school glue method as promoted by Sharon Schamber, if you're unfamilar with it you can see it demo'd here. Seriously, it is life changing, the results are absolutely phenomenal.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2hWQ5-ZccE
Your Thanksgiving table topper is fabulous... I'd be afraid of serving gravy on it though! ;)
I am also someone who uses lots and lots of pins, Lynne. If it works, it's good. LOL
Megan
Sydney, Australia
I also use pins when applying a binding - mine goes on the opposite way from Lynne and I use the binding clips for the hand sewing step. Lynne what type of pins are you using? I know you use a lot of them, can you provide a source where you get them?
Beautiful table covering. I hope you take a photo at Thanksgiving when it's in use, I'd love to see it.
Pins work. They are relatively inexpensive. I thought to try out the Clover Wonder clips. The only "wonder" about them is the price. Ridiculously expensive, in my opinion.
I've never quilted but my mom did and I remember the pins. Lots and lots of pins and sometimes they could be found in the quilt...she missed removing a few.
Your Fall House top is gorgeous! I love the colors.
I much prefer pins to clips - I've tried a couple of kinds of clips (not the super pricey red ones) and have always returned to my trusty pins.
I'm with you, Lynne. Pins and lots of them...AND sewing the binding down on the front! Rebels unite!!!
I'm with you.
Sometimes simple is best...tried and true.
Until you step on one.
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