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    Old 04-16-2013, 04:55 AM
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    Originally Posted by auntpiggylpn
    I use my seam ripper, thread nips, pointed tweezers, hemostats, scissor point, whatever is handy when I need it! If I ever run across someone selling porcupine quills, I'm gonna get one just for the coolness factor!
    Many years ago I got a porcupine quill as a gift from a quilting friend. Love it! I don't always use a stiletto, but sure am glad when I remember to!
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    Old 04-16-2013, 05:03 AM
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    I use mine. Sometimes it is the real stiletto, sometimes "that purple thang", sometimes seam ripper, etc. Comes in handy to keep the fabric on path at the end of a block.
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    Old 04-16-2013, 05:05 AM
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    I use a chop stick that i put into a pencil sharpener and brought it to a point, its long enough that you dont have to fight and you can put pressure on it without it breaking
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    Old 04-16-2013, 07:12 AM
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    I use a Purple Thang. I have them stashed everywhere! I once ran over my finger, pad side up, and nicked my finger nail from the inside. I nearly passed out. After that, I never put my finger ANYWHERE near the needle. didn't know I put it near the needle before that, but guess I had to have done it to run over my own finger! Sheesh! (oh, and I had to have a tetanus shot too. )
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    Old 04-16-2013, 07:20 AM
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    I use a Purple Thang, works great.
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    Old 04-16-2013, 07:25 AM
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    I use the same as some others first thing at hand. Using an awl at present. Have bee known to use tweezers seam rippers especially a broken one. .It is far safer using anything other than your finger. I believe it is very pain ful sewing your finger.
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    Old 04-16-2013, 07:44 AM
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    Quilter's Rule has porcupine quills if you should be at a show where they have a booth. They are neat. I bought a hand full to have one in every location where I have a machine.
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    Old 04-16-2013, 08:45 AM
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    I used a seam ripper for a few things but like many of you I dreaded the possibility of hitting it with the needle. I found a set of bamboo knitting needles for less than $5 and now I use them. I don't use one all the time, but they are very handy for small pieces and for binding. Now that I have gotten used to using one I do find I use it more.

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    Old 04-16-2013, 08:52 AM
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    I've used really thin knitting needles and my seam ripper.
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    Old 04-16-2013, 09:15 AM
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    So many good replies. With so many HST's to make I find myself trying different things. I might pick up the seam ripper, or use the tip of the scissors. I've tried guiding the triangle with my left hand, not removing my hand/fingers too soon but letting them glide to the left of the presser foot. I like the idea of using a soft tipped cuticle pusher as it would "grip" the fabric. I just need to find one of them. - This Board is great. Sure appreciate all your suggestions.
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