depends on what you are blocking out. They are much better for those sharp points in lace. extra handy for stuff that just isn't drying

you don't have to worry about digging the pins into them, losing the pins and then sleeping with them

I think they're great. I'd get them.

Got'em. Now I just need to finish something.

Oh, and BTW I had to work really hard to prevent that plurk from sounding dirty.

is it better than doing it on the floor? the bed? hehehe