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Old 02-01-2011, 06:10 PM
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It is a quilting tool from the part of the world where quilting began.

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Old 02-01-2011, 06:11 PM
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no quess
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Old 02-01-2011, 06:13 PM
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It's cool what ever it it?
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Old 02-01-2011, 06:14 PM
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What is that thing?
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Old 02-01-2011, 06:15 PM
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A really big thimble :thumbup:
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Ok I'll take a stab, Its an iron, you put hot coals in it. This is just a guess, i really have no idea.
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Use over a flame to melt wax to create a dyed a pattern on cloth? Naaaaa
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Old 02-01-2011, 06:18 PM
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No clue...how 'bout you?
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Old 02-01-2011, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by leatheflea
Ok I'll take a stab, Its an iron, you put hot coals in it. This is just a guess, i really have no idea.
Ding! Ding! Ding! We have a winner! I had to get ahold of the Smithsonian Institution for the answer, when a friend gifted me with this, several years ago. How did you know?
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Old 02-01-2011, 06:27 PM
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:) i was gonna say iron too:) thats why i never play the lottery aways late-what a nice friend
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