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Old 11-23-2014, 06:14 AM
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I had a tool called the cotton picker. It was like a small mitten that fit over to the top of my hand and was rough. It would pick up those loose threads on a top easily. I am so sad because it has disappeared. I think when I had some friends over to quilt somehow it was accidentally pushed from the table into the trash can. I can't remember where I bought it, but I'm sure it was at a quilt shop that I visited when travelling.

My question is, does anyone know of a comparable product easily available? I know many use the sticky rollers, and I have one of those but I don't like it as well.

Any suggestions?

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Old 11-23-2014, 07:09 AM
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Maybe a pet shop as my DD has something similar they use for dog hair?
Is this what you mean?
http://www.englanddesign.com/content...thread-remover

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Old 11-23-2014, 07:16 AM
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check out Superior Threads. I believe I saw some in the show room the other day.
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Gardening gloves with those little rubber nubbies on them do the same thing. I use one of those to help get rid of pet hair on quilts. I have a whole arsenal of those kinds of tools. Sticky tape rollers, a damp wash cloth, pet hair sponge, they all work in varying degrees.
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Old 11-23-2014, 08:49 AM
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tried to find something under the notions category and didn't come up with anything. do you remember what it might have been called?

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Old 11-23-2014, 12:32 PM
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Guess I will try all the suggestions. The shipping was almost twice of what the cost of the item! Considering it weighs nothing at all.....just saying!
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Old 11-23-2014, 12:55 PM
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Would those exfoliating gloves you see in the beauty dept. work? They are rough and scratchy!
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Old 11-23-2014, 03:36 PM
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Try these sites
http://quiltsisters.com/store/index....products_id=34
http://jhittlesewing.funoverload.com...ls/page_1.html
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Old 11-23-2014, 03:40 PM
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I use the lint rollers and micro fiber rags are great too! The ones for scrubbing tile. Just run it lightly across.
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I have two seam rippers with rubber on the handle part. It's there to serve that purpose. That way you only need one tool to accomplish the whole thing.
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