1.   Begin twining the hemp tightly around the applique, pinning the cord in place with straight pins as you go.

2.   Affix to the egg by poking the straight pin through the foil into the hollow center of the egg.

3.   Buttons were found -- both cheap and expensive -- and parts of a sewing kit, including straight pins and scissors.

4.   In the living area, a gingham-check slipcover is seamed with dozens of straight pins, its lumpy silhouette camouflaged by a fluffy white sheepskin.

5.   Insert the candle, light it, and, using a toothpick or straight pin, dribble a bit of melted wax down the outer sides of the pumpkin.

6.   Mindful of how weighty metal jewelry can be, Ms. Vigeland often uses parts that are smaller than a straight pin or a cloverleaf.

7.   Men have buttons on their shirts, but women and girls use straight pins to close garments and attach their aprons.

8.   No attempt is made at sophisticated presentation -- some of the time-curled wall cards are attached to the wall with straight pins, not even map tacks.

9.   Searching for straight pins two weeks ago, May stumbled upon the coin a second time and decided to search the Internet for its value.

10.   Spear one of the nuts with a clean straight pin and dip it in the chocolate, coating it completely and letting the excess drip off.