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Nifty Notion

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Have any of you seen these neat new pins?  They came to my attention a few months ago, and I even have some in my Amazon "Wish List" to buy sometime.  I guess I can remove that item from my list, because I received this box as a holiday gift.  They are called Marilee's Numbered Pins.  Not sure how many come in a package, but I am pretty sure it is a lifetime supply.   Here is a link to the pins on Amazon.  They are pretty pricey, so sharing a box with your sewing group may be the way to go.

There are so many ways you can use these handy pins.  Numbering your quilt project rows as you sew them together is the obvious thing that comes to mind.

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Have you ever sewn your rows together and realized that you switched one row around or put it on top of instead of below the row it was meant to be next to?  So frustrating to have to rip out an entire row of stitching.  These pins will keep you on track for sure.

I used to put one pin in row one, two pins in row two, three pins in row three, etc, which worked, but seems excessive.  I have also been known to use numbered sticky dots or to pin a numbered scrap of paper to my blocks.  This is a much better system.

One feature of the pins is that you can take a permanent felt tip pen and write on the reverse side of the pin head if you want to use letters of the alphabet or other reference systems. 

39 responses to “Nifty Notion”

  1. They do look like they will do the job. I have written numbers on the flower head pins to use as row markers, after a bit the numbers wear off. Thanks for sharing.

  2. They do look like they will do the job. I have written numbers on the flower head pins to use as row markers, after a bit the numbers wear off. Thanks for sharing.

  3. They do look like they will do the job. I have written numbers on the flower head pins to use as row markers, after a bit the numbers wear off. Thanks for sharing.

  4. They’re definitely on my wish list! I could have used some when I made my grandson’s spiral log cabin. I don’t have a design wall, and I don’t think DH was particularly happy that the entire living room floor (my design floor) was covered for the two days it took me to piece together the top … I had to keep it all laid out properly so I didn’t misplace a block and lose the spiral design. 😉

  5. They’re definitely on my wish list! I could have used some when I made my grandson’s spiral log cabin. I don’t have a design wall, and I don’t think DH was particularly happy that the entire living room floor (my design floor) was covered for the two days it took me to piece together the top … I had to keep it all laid out properly so I didn’t misplace a block and lose the spiral design. 😉

  6. They’re definitely on my wish list! I could have used some when I made my grandson’s spiral log cabin. I don’t have a design wall, and I don’t think DH was particularly happy that the entire living room floor (my design floor) was covered for the two days it took me to piece together the top … I had to keep it all laid out properly so I didn’t misplace a block and lose the spiral design. 😉

  7. I spotted some at a quilt shop last month, but gulped at the price. Done nothing but kick myself since for not just forking out the cash! I know I’ll use them constantly. Next time I spot a box, I’m bringing them home!!

  8. I spotted some at a quilt shop last month, but gulped at the price. Done nothing but kick myself since for not just forking out the cash! I know I’ll use them constantly. Next time I spot a box, I’m bringing them home!!

  9. I spotted some at a quilt shop last month, but gulped at the price. Done nothing but kick myself since for not just forking out the cash! I know I’ll use them constantly. Next time I spot a box, I’m bringing them home!!

  10. Nifty, indeed, and ice gift, too. It’s wonderful that there are creative folks “out there” who continue to come up with good ideas to make things easier for the rest of us.
    I usually pin my blocks to a queen size flat sheet to keep them in order for sewing. It’s time consuming but is not the frustration of ripping out a whole row of stitching.
    Hugs!

  11. Nifty, indeed, and ice gift, too. It’s wonderful that there are creative folks “out there” who continue to come up with good ideas to make things easier for the rest of us.
    I usually pin my blocks to a queen size flat sheet to keep them in order for sewing. It’s time consuming but is not the frustration of ripping out a whole row of stitching.
    Hugs!

  12. Nifty, indeed, and ice gift, too. It’s wonderful that there are creative folks “out there” who continue to come up with good ideas to make things easier for the rest of us.
    I usually pin my blocks to a queen size flat sheet to keep them in order for sewing. It’s time consuming but is not the frustration of ripping out a whole row of stitching.
    Hugs!

  13. Hmmm, another “why didn’t I think of that?” I can’t tell you how many times over my years of quilting you could find me tearing up little pieces of paper and writing numbers on them and pinning them in various spots. I have not seen them before but Amazon is one of my best friends. Thanks for sharing this one!
    Mary

  14. Hmmm, another “why didn’t I think of that?” I can’t tell you how many times over my years of quilting you could find me tearing up little pieces of paper and writing numbers on them and pinning them in various spots. I have not seen them before but Amazon is one of my best friends. Thanks for sharing this one!
    Mary

  15. Hmmm, another “why didn’t I think of that?” I can’t tell you how many times over my years of quilting you could find me tearing up little pieces of paper and writing numbers on them and pinning them in various spots. I have not seen them before but Amazon is one of my best friends. Thanks for sharing this one!
    Mary

  16. I have used both the torn slips of paper & one pin, two pins, three pins etc. to number blocks & rows in the past. This past weekend I used my numbered pins that were a Christmas gift & they’re really handy! One word of caution…heat from pressing too close will ‘smear’ the number on a pin. Other than that, I’m very happy they were under the tree!

  17. I have used both the torn slips of paper & one pin, two pins, three pins etc. to number blocks & rows in the past. This past weekend I used my numbered pins that were a Christmas gift & they’re really handy! One word of caution…heat from pressing too close will ‘smear’ the number on a pin. Other than that, I’m very happy they were under the tree!

  18. I have used both the torn slips of paper & one pin, two pins, three pins etc. to number blocks & rows in the past. This past weekend I used my numbered pins that were a Christmas gift & they’re really handy! One word of caution…heat from pressing too close will ‘smear’ the number on a pin. Other than that, I’m very happy they were under the tree!

  22. NEED these! I am constantly numbering my flat flower pins with a fine sharpie but it does rub off after a while. Love them for labeling rows, fabrics in a design, etc etc etc!

  23. NEED these! I am constantly numbering my flat flower pins with a fine sharpie but it does rub off after a while. Love them for labeling rows, fabrics in a design, etc etc etc!

  24. NEED these! I am constantly numbering my flat flower pins with a fine sharpie but it does rub off after a while. Love them for labeling rows, fabrics in a design, etc etc etc!

  25. These are a great idea. I told someone yesterday that getting a new pack of pens is like getting a new box of crayons when we were kids!

  26. These are a great idea. I told someone yesterday that getting a new pack of pens is like getting a new box of crayons when we were kids!

  27. These are a great idea. I told someone yesterday that getting a new pack of pens is like getting a new box of crayons when we were kids!

  28. I bought these pins a couple of years ago & I love them! The head is not iron proof, so I have to be careful when pressing a row of blocks.

  29. I bought these pins a couple of years ago & I love them! The head is not iron proof, so I have to be careful when pressing a row of blocks.

  30. I bought these pins a couple of years ago & I love them! The head is not iron proof, so I have to be careful when pressing a row of blocks.

  31. I have a set that I bought this summer and really love them when trying to keep rows organized or even just numbering blocks.

  32. I have a set that I bought this summer and really love them when trying to keep rows organized or even just numbering blocks.

  33. I have a set that I bought this summer and really love them when trying to keep rows organized or even just numbering blocks.

  34. How lovely, but I’m with Laura… I used a permanent marker, fine point. And a plain old box of blank flower head pins. 🙂 Made my own set with the numbers I use regularly. Honestly I’ve not had to go beyond 12, and if you melt one, just make another one!

  35. How lovely, but I’m with Laura… I used a permanent marker, fine point. And a plain old box of blank flower head pins. 🙂 Made my own set with the numbers I use regularly. Honestly I’ve not had to go beyond 12, and if you melt one, just make another one!

  36. How lovely, but I’m with Laura… I used a permanent marker, fine point. And a plain old box of blank flower head pins. 🙂 Made my own set with the numbers I use regularly. Honestly I’ve not had to go beyond 12, and if you melt one, just make another one!