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Old 02-10-2011, 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by redbugsullivan
Going back and looking at my hand quilting over the years it is clear I am much more critical of my stitches than I should be. The key is even stitching.

I, prefer to use my fingernail but I alternate between my thumbnail and forefinger, going away from me and towards. I don't get as sore and the change does not seem to effect the quality of my stitching. Does anyone else do this?
Yup, me. But I do find I seem to have a bit more control over stitch length with my thumb.
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