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Old 03-21-2013, 05:09 AM
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@ franc36, thanks for the complement, I am still learning. This was a UFO sitting around for 5 years, and never got back to quilting. So now that the grandson's are in school in the mornings I can start one of the things I said I was going to do when I retired. Still learning. ONe of my problems is that I can't get the under stiches as even as the back, but I think I figured it out. I wasn't putting the needle at 90 degrees on the way down.
I am appreciating all the suggestions on needle pulling idea's, the things you just don't learn in books.
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Old 03-21-2013, 05:18 AM
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You have beautiful stitches.
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Old 03-21-2013, 05:41 AM
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I use a rubber finger, about 35cents at any office supply store.
I found using the pliers roughened the needle. With the finger you don't have to pick something up and lay it down.
I think quilt shops now sell colored rubber fingers but I've never tried one.
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Old 03-21-2013, 06:25 AM
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I use the nubby red rubber tips for counting money. I get them in a package of a dozen. They work great fro me.
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Old 03-21-2013, 07:08 AM
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I use the rubber finger tips from the office supply store. But I, too, use a pair of pliers when necessary. DH got them for me when I first started quilting. Love those things!
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Old 03-21-2013, 07:33 AM
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Great idea, love your quilting!!!
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Old 03-21-2013, 08:25 AM
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I am admiring your beautiful stitches! So even and perfect.
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Old 03-21-2013, 10:58 AM
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Thanks for the complements on my quilting, but I"m still new at this. I've tried the rubber fingers and for some reason I kept getting my needle caught in them, so I gave up. This little tool takes me all but 2 seconds and it's out. I guess since I try to get too many stitches on the needle. I know I"m not the first to use a tool as such, but for me it works great and I guess you love what works for you. Thank God we're all individual. LOL. I love this board. I"m learning so much from the Senior Members and everyone is so helpful.
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Old 03-21-2013, 11:27 AM
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Your stitches are wonderful, You have talent.
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Old 03-21-2013, 11:49 AM
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I am very impressed with your stitches. Great job!!!!!
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