Prairie Pointer Pressing Tool - Anyone have one??

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05-31-2012, 05:51 AM

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zipit

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This would enable you to make perfect points in very little time. I am not big on gadgets but, this is one I would buy in a heart beat if I ran across it.

05-31-2012, 05:53 AM

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auntpiggylpn

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Originally Posted by ShowMama

Yes, I have one and it works great. Susan Cleveland spoke at my guild several months ago and, after seeing her quilts, I had to have this tool. It's made of metal, though, so you just have to be careful as it can get hot.

On the video they said to put a string or ribbon in the hole at the bottom so you can pull it out of the prairie point while pressing it. I figure I will probably pick it up - ouch!

05-31-2012, 06:01 AM

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Handcraftsbyjen

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I have it and like it. It just gets hot when you press several.

05-31-2012, 12:22 PM

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sewbeadit

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I took a look on the site and it really looks like a great gadget if you do a lot of these PP. I just can't figure out why they want so much for these things. I think a regular ruler would not work as one it gets hot, and two it is too think and it wouldn't come out correctly.

05-31-2012, 01:32 PM

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auntpiggylpn

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I too thought that the ruler would be too thick and wouldn't tolerate the heat of the iron.

05-31-2012, 02:07 PM

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PurplePetal

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Don't have this ruler, but looks interesting if i were doing prairie points, might look into it more.

Thank you for the link to the site, this quilter has a unique/creative point of view.
I didn't know about her till I followed the link.

Several bloggers i've been reading have remarked how Quilt Market in KC had more for the modern quilters: fabric & patterns.
the link you provided would attract these kinds of (art) type quilters.
seems to cater

06-01-2012, 08:14 PM

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snipforfun

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Originally Posted by auntpiggylpn

I am considering getting one of these as I like how nice and crisp the prairie points look when made with it. Does anyone have one? Has anyone used one? I know I can make prairie points without it but mine never come out as nice! Any input would be appreciated!

Here is a video of how to use it http://www.piecesbewithyou.com/patte...ter_detail.htm

Yes I have one and it works great. Every point comes out precise. I suggest you take Susans advice and put some kind of string or yarn in the hole to make it easier to pull it out quickly.