Pin moor

Abstract

A moor or anchor ( 10 ) for pins ( 12 ), needles, or other sewing implements, comprising a moor or anchor having a first end and a second end, the first ( 14 ) and the second end ( 16 ) are connected by a central portion ( 30 ) which may be curved ( 18 ), whereby the moor or anchor ( 10 ) can be positioned on a surface ( 20 ) and receive a pin ( 12 ), needle, or other sewing implement to anchor a piece of fabric ( 19 ) to the surface. The surface ( 20 ) may be fabric, cloth, vinyl, plastic, or any other flexible material. The moor or anchor ( 10 ) may be configured in various shapes and include curved portions ( 18 ) and planar surfaces ( 26 ), and color-coded to facilitate use. A plurality of the moors or anchors are used to form a support and positioning network ( 50 ). A method for using the moor to secure and position pins and other sewing implements to surfaces such as fabric or other flexible material is also disclosed, allowing the formation of a surface support and positioning network ( 48 ).

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A device for holding two or more pieces of fabric together in a desired position for sewing or quilting procedures, comprising:
 a pin moor having a first end and a second end, and a connecting central portion; said first end and said second end are substantially circular and have a flat surface thereto; said pin moor being composed of a durable resilient material, whereby said pin moor can be positioned on a fabric surface and receive a pin on any surface thereof, to anchor a piece of fabric to said surface of the pin anchor, or to any edge thereof, by partially piercing the anchor with said pin, so that a surface network of fabric positioning structures is formed by a plurality of said pin moors forming a surface structure array of support and positioning structures.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said central portion of said moor has a curved portion. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said first end and said second end are circular in configuration. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said pin moor has one or more planar surfaces, and each surface of said moor is substantially continuous. 
     
     
         5 . A device for holding two or more pieces of fabric together, comprising:
 a pin anchor having a first end and a second end, and a connecting central portion, whereby said anchor can be positioned on a surface and receive a pin to anchor a piece of fabric to said surface on any surface or edge thereof by partially piercing the anchor with said pin, so that a surface network of fabric positioning structures is formed.   
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 5 , wherein said first end of said pin anchor is circular in configuration 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 5 , wherein said second end is circular in configuration 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 5 , wherein said pin anchor is square in configuration. 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 5 , wherein said pin anchor has one or more planar surfaces. 
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 5 , wherein said pin anchor has one or more planar surfaces shaped as a rectangle. 
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 5 , wherein said pin anchor has one or more planar surfaces triangular in shape. 
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 5 , wherein said pin anchor has one or more planar surfaces circular in shape. 
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 5 , wherein said pin anchor is configured as a cube. 
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 5 , wherein said pin anchor is configured as a shell or other irregular or abstract shape. 
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 5 , wherein said pin anchor is composed of silicone rubber. 
     
     
         16 . The device of  claim 5 , wherein said pin anchor is provided in a selected color, to allow color coding and placement instruction of said pin anchor. 
     
     
         17 . A device for holding two or more pieces of fabric together in a desired position for sewing or quilting procedures, comprising:
 a pin anchor having a first end and a second end, and a connecting central portion; said first end and said second end are circular and have a flat surface; said pin anchor being composed of a durable resilient material and where said central portion is curved, whereby said anchor can be positioned on a fabric surface and receive a pin to anchor a piece of fabric to said surface of the pin anchor, or to any edge thereof, by partially piercing the anchor with said pin, so that a surface network of fabric positioning structures is formed by a plurality of said pin anchors that form a surface structure array.   
     
     
         18 . The device of  claim 17 , wherein said pin anchor is configured in a bucket or tapered configuration, having an enlarged portion having an enlarged end, and a more narrow portion having a smaller end. 
     
     
         19 . The device of  claim 17 , wherein said pin anchor has an hourglass configuration where said central portion has a narrowed portion giving the pin anchor an hourglass shape or configuration.