barbm Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Where is the best source for corsage pins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grammie Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Walmart in the Fake Flower section... Also the Florist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 I got mine at Ben Franklin craft store but I am sure you can find these at Michaels or Jo-Ann too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 I found mine at ACMoore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Michaels or Hobby Lobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 I ordered mine from an eBay seller. I love them. I bought all black headed pins...and they are approximately 2" long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Porch Quilting Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 they also have them at JoAnn Fabrics in the floral dept Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iquiltit Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Also crafts 2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Okay, Barb...when you ask a question like that you need to tell why you are asking I'm guessing to pin your quilts to the leaders/zippers ? Right? So why corsage and no flat/flower head pins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted January 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Okay, MB, here's the skinny: I use corsage pins to pin to the canvasses, then flathead pins to pin the quilt top to the sandwich. I have enough for my own use, but I provide my new owners with a small "thank you" box, containing corsage pins, flathead pins, prewound bobbins, emery cord/cloth, spare parts, etc., so I need more pins than I have on hand. I have looked at a couple of places (Michaels, JoAnn, Ben Franklin) for corsage pins, and they have all been shorter than what I have - perhaps I'm too picky.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 The best ones I have found, were actually at WalMart....they are about 3 inches long with a huge teardrop shaped head...the head gets in the way at times, but they never go dull and draw blood very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted January 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 That's exactly what I need, Bonnie! The nasty, dangerous ones..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainquilter Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 Gosh Barb, I wish I had gotten my Lenni from you. Thank you package would have been wonderful. I had to buy prewound bobbins, needles, corsage pins, and then the straps for the sides only 1/2 were there and it was almost a act of congress to get them. Win some, lose some I guess. Mountainquilter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinequilts Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 I got my corsage pins at The Crafty Elephant (eBay store). $4.79 for 144. These were 2 1/2" with white tear drops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 Originally posted by barbm That's exactly what I need, Bonnie! The nasty, dangerous ones..... Yeah, my corsage pins like to bite me, too. Especially when I'm not looking... they are so sneaky and relentless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busy Quilting Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 I use t-pins to pin my quilts to the leaders. Then the long orange/green quilting pins from clover to pin the quilt top to the sandwich, and to pin the sides. T-pins not ultra sharp to hurt, and the clover thin and pliable. Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathG Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 I was not able to find corsage pins here in the UK (sure someone will have them somewhere:) ) so I sent to the USA to get mine. I think I must have tried just about every type of pin, and it is only the corsage pins that I use now to pin to the leaders and pin the quilt top. I know they are bigger than most other types, but I do not find them a problem ,and for some reason I prick my fingers allot less with the Corsage pins. I have lost count how many times I cought my fingers on the smaller pins:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 Originally posted by KathG and for some reason I prick my fingers allot less with the Corsage pins. I have lost count how many times I cought my fingers on the smaller pins:mad: Really!! Because I have tore my fingers and the palms so many times. In the beginning I thought it was because I was new to qulting and would learn to stay out of the way of the pins...but it has never happened. I use the flat, flower head pins. Hum...may have to start my search for the corsage pins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 I use the flat flower head pins on my canvas (when I don't staple them). I got a couple boxes of sturdy corsage pins from a "flower supply" company on the web. I just "googled" corsage pins and found them. They came in boxes of 100. I'm at work so I can't get the name but a box of 100 cost about the same as a card of 25 or less at the local stores. They come in "colors" and different sizes too. I like to use the corsage pins on the sides or to take up fullness if I have a wonkee quilt (got the ideas from Myrna). Barb, great job. I also give my customers a thank you bag. Prewounds, extra bobbin case (helps to get them over the bobbin tension fear), thread cards, flathead pins, chocolate, I think adding the corsage pins is a great add on, thank you for the idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nineva Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 Barb...if you are using that many, you should order them from a floral wholesaler. They come in a big box and are really cheap!!! Google it and you will find an online source.... Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewhappy Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 Barb- Sounds like you should include a few "Band-Aides" in your little gift box! Patty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 Band-aids :P:P:P:P:P:P:P:P ROFL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 Hey! Band Aids show that you "care" so go ahead and toss some in there. That's a nice idea! Shana (who has a box of band aids in her longarm tool box) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 Yes, and liquid bandaid burns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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