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Binding Clips

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purrfect-lady
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Binding Clips

Post by purrfect-lady » Tue Mar 09, 2010 1:36 pm

I just finished my first quilt using binding clips (that seem to be nothing more than metal hair clips - only cheaper.) And I have to say that they work GREAT! It was so nice to not get pin-stuck every 2 minutes! It went much faster, and I didn't lose pins into my chair for DH's hiney to find later. So if you've considered trying them, and are wondering if they really work (like I was!) I am giving them my endorsement. I'll never go back to pins. They were $3.50 for a pack of 30 in a quilt shop in a small town we were visiting.
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Joannequilts
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Re: Binding Clips

Post by Joannequilts » Tue Mar 09, 2010 4:41 pm

I'll add my "endorsement" to Mary's! I, too tried them the last time I did a binding and they are wonderful!!! Well worth the money.

Joanne
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Marilynsgrammy
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Re: Binding Clips

Post by Marilynsgrammy » Wed Mar 10, 2010 1:21 am

these are really a huge help in binding a quilt... and I agree, they look like hair clips...

James 1:2
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Rose92
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Re: Binding Clips

Post by Rose92 » Wed Mar 10, 2010 2:48 pm

Love, love, love them!!
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TooMuchFabric
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Re: Binding Clips

Post by TooMuchFabric » Wed Mar 10, 2010 3:54 pm

I bought some at one of those dollar store places that are hair clips. They were like 10 for a dollar. They work too. They had two sizes and I think the larger ones had fewer in the package.
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Geneva2
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Re: Binding Clips

Post by Geneva2 » Thu Mar 11, 2010 11:16 am

Yes, I have used these things for years. They work great.
Geneva
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cindyg
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Re: Binding Clips

Post by cindyg » Fri Mar 12, 2010 9:04 am

I've never used them so I might have to give them a try. I wonder if the $1 store has hair clips. I have been gluing my binding down with Roxanne's glue (washes out) and pressing it to dry the glue and I don't have to worry about pins either. Come to think of it, I wouldn't have to worry about keeping up with the clips if I glue. Have y'all tried the glue routine?
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suzette58
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Re: Binding Clips

Post by suzette58 » Fri Mar 12, 2010 11:42 pm

I use binding clips as well. I love them. No more pin scratches is my favorite part. I got a diaper wipe container from my step daughter and keep my clips in it. I sit it next to me when I am sewing the binding down and drop the clips through the slit where the wipe comes out. If it tips they all stay inside.
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sadiedaisy1
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Re: Binding Clips

Post by sadiedaisy1 » Sun Mar 14, 2010 7:18 pm

Good to know. I've been wanting to get some.
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girl
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Re: Binding Clips

Post by girl » Thu Mar 18, 2010 5:52 pm

I love them too, no more needle sticks and the local hobby lobby has them for 3.99 for 25, small and large ones.
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