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Old 08-21-2010, 09:39 AM
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I bought a box of Rubber Finger Tips at Staples Office Supply. I cut the tips off and use to 'catch" the needle with. Discovered they work good as thimbles and are great needle grips. I love them. Only cost me $2.29, too!
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Old 08-21-2010, 09:47 AM
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OOOHH good idea!!!! Thanks :D
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I have a box of these, never thought about cutting the tip off to grab the needle-great idea! :)
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I bet you could use these tips to help when we do free motion quilting. I have the grip gloves, but they make my hands HOT.
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What a great idea. I have cut the tips off rubber gloves for use as a needle puller.
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cool idea
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Old 08-21-2010, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by ToucanSam
I have a box of these, never thought about cutting the tip off to grab the needle-great idea! :)
Yeah, I hate most thimbles; they're hot and cumbersome. I love these.
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Cool ideal, and you can't beat the price.
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Thanks for the neat idea!!
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what a great idea
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