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Old 10-21-2016, 01:56 PM
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This is my new favorite tool for hand quilting. I have problems getting the hidden knots to work. My finger nails are too thin and break when trying to "pop" the thread under the fabric. This is a plastic pot scrubber, it works great as a thumbnail.
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Old 10-21-2016, 01:58 PM
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It might also help in removing threads after you did some ripping. Clever idea.
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Old 10-21-2016, 02:19 PM
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And I have exactly that brown one! Great tip. Thanks.
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Old 10-21-2016, 02:30 PM
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Even though my nails are generally strong enough, I just give the thread a (usually) gentle tug and the knot pops right into the fabric/batting. Sometimes the knots need a bit more persuasion but not enough to worry about. And any distortion disappears after washing/drying.
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Thanks for the tip. BrendaK
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Old 10-21-2016, 05:49 PM
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thanks for the tip!!
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Old 10-21-2016, 07:12 PM
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glad you found something that works, and is readily available
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OH, you are so very clever!!!!!
I love using non quilting items for the "just the right tool" in the quilt room.
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Old 10-22-2016, 02:54 AM
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Great tip...and I have couple of those hanging around too.
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For removing threads after you rip something out a pencil eraser works really well and is cheaper than the tool that cost around $8. Just rub it across the little thread pieces and the come right out...
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