When pinning a seam for hand piecing, poke the tip of a straight pin in the far corner of one piece and then into the mating corner of the second piece. Place another pin near the center of the seam. Use your needle to pierce the corner points nearest you and begin stitching. Check the underside often to be certain you are sewing accurately.

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