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Old 02-09-2011, 09:49 AM
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Bamboo skewers are a lot less costly than that AWL you saw in the catalog. You can get them at your grocery store and not have to pay shipping. I like the shorter ones...just cut the long ones to the length you lke. I also color the blunt end with felt pen, just for the fun of it. I use mine to move fabric close to needle where my finger won't fit.
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Old 02-09-2011, 11:14 AM
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I use cuticle sticks. I like them because they have a pointed end and a flat end. Really handy when you need to get close to the needle.
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Old 02-09-2011, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by peacebypiece
Bamboo skewers are a lot less costly than that AWL you saw in the catalog. You can get them at your grocery store and not have to pay shipping. I like the shorter ones...just cut the long ones to the length you lke. I also color the blunt end with felt pen, just for the fun of it. I use mine to move fabric close to needle where my finger won't fit.
This is what I use too.
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Originally Posted by dellareya
I do a lot of crocheted edges on flour sack dish towels. I use my awl to poke holes around the edges and then crochet in the holes. It works for me.
That's a good idea for when I crochet around flannel to make baby blankets.
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Thanks for educating me on the use of an awl.
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awls are also used in sailmaking
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