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Old 03-17-2011, 04:17 PM
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Why couldn't you just put a rubber tip on the head of any hammer you have. You know, like the ones on the legs of your ironing board to keep from scratching the floor?
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Old 03-17-2011, 04:24 PM
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My Mother always used a tailor's press when tailoring clothing. A good whack or two would flatten any seam or bulk. So, I thought it would work for quilting too. I tried it, it works! I use the edge of my scissor handle. I didn't buy a special tool.Susan(from Alaska)
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Old 03-17-2011, 04:35 PM
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When using your hammer, place a heavy wooden cutting board on your table or counter. This saves your table from misses and prevents dints in your counter. It also keeps your hubby happy. He doesn't have to fix anything. bea
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Old 03-17-2011, 04:38 PM
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Ginnie6; Just wanted to say I love your Sunbonnet Sue quilt in your avatar, it's just adorable!
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Old 03-17-2011, 04:50 PM
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what next? LOL
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Old 03-17-2011, 05:00 PM
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I use a rubber mallet from my DH. Not sure he knows he "gave" it to me, though!
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Old 03-17-2011, 05:53 PM
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Yes, I love my wacker. I even have to hide it from my son. He thinks that he can use it on anything. I told him it's only for fabric, like my scissors.
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Old 03-17-2011, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by katier825
Elenor Burns (spelling?) teaches her seams that way.
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Old 03-17-2011, 06:03 PM
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Hmmmm....rubber mallets....another "quilting tool" you can get from Harbor Freight!!!
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Old 03-17-2011, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by stewyscrewy
Yay I am vindicated and some folks thought I was crazy when I said whack them with a big rubber hammer.
Yes, I did think you were crazy, or kidding! Steam and whack, steam and whack -- I can do this!
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