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Old 02-19-2011, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by oatw13
I just use a chop stick or wood pencil (usually the eraser side).
Same here or a knitting needle, the really long ones.
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Old 02-19-2011, 07:08 PM
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It's called a point turner and it's usually made of bamboo or ceramic. I got a couple at Jo-Ann's. good luck
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Old 02-19-2011, 07:14 PM
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You really don't want to use a stiletto or something too sharp because it could poke right through your corner point. I use something that is totally free-- when you purchase a gallon of milk that comes in a plastic container quite often the handle hold is not totally cut out. That little piece of plastic is a total gem that works perfectly and doesn't cost anything.
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Old 02-19-2011, 07:16 PM
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Thanks so much for your help. I knew I could count on The Board. It's terrible when the mind starts to go!! I could describe that I needed the tool to push out the points on corners, but do you think I could think of the simple term "Point Turner?" I need a new brain. Thanks again for the help.
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Old 02-19-2011, 07:18 PM
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I use That Purple Thang

http://www.hancockfabrics.com/That-P...VVviewprod.htm
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Old 02-19-2011, 07:23 PM
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There is the point turner,
and then there is the purple thangy that pushes, pulls etc

I use the tip of my hemostat.
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Old 02-19-2011, 07:28 PM
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Sounds to me like the other end of a hera marker. I use it to push corners out.
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Old 02-19-2011, 07:40 PM
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Is this what you are talking about?
It is a pointer turner.
I use it when I make Dresden plates.

This is made by EZ quilting
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Old 02-19-2011, 07:56 PM
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It sounds like something you would use to "finger press" the fabric. I've seen them in Clotilda's catalog.
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Old 02-19-2011, 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by grammyp
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Me too!! Love my purple thang!!!
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