The Brazilians do use thorns from a tree to use as pins. They are very sturdy and quite effective. After a while, the blunt end tends to get a little mushy and looks a little like a fuzzy top. Some use bobbins that have had a nut stuck onto the end of a thin stick. I've tried to use this type of set-up and it's pretty clumsy for me. However, these ladies have perfected the technique. They are quite tidy in their work. Laura Sandison New Mexico, USA
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