I have been on the hunt for stainless steel rust proof pins to remount an antique sampler.
I have been surprised to find I am struggling to source some in the UK.
A search of the internet threw up a very interesting article on the subject of pins that is well worth a read and bookmarking for future reference.
Click A PIN FOR EVERY PURPOSE
Which brand of pins do you recommend for mounting a sampler?
John Lewis, Prym pins….http://www.johnlewis.com/prym-rust-proof-pins-15g/p1157349
Silk Rust Proof pins are nickle-plated brass.
Dritz are available in the US
http://joann.com/on/demandware.static/Sites-JoAnn-Site/Sites-joann-project-catalog/-/images/hi-res/project/pdf/023507P8AllAboutPinsGuide.pdf
Nicola,
Don’t know if this will help, or not, but in the states there are brass dressmaker pins by Dritz that state, on the package, they are rustproof. They are the ones my framer uses.
Stasi
It’s great to come across a blog every once in a while that isn’t the same out of date rehashed material. Fantastic read!