can opener.... the triangular metal thing point goes on, just inside, the rim of the can then you push it down with your hand or as my Gram did with a small hammer. then you hold that handle and turn the other one. You need room because the hanble makes a big arch...DGD needs to step back.
I think it was in the sewing room because you could cut a thread by running it across the triangle and you did not have to pick up scissors.... as for string piecing
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