My can't quilt without tool.
#33
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Location: Iowa and Minnesota
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This was the tool that was always a part of my mom's hand quilting and she did amazing quilting! Now I don't think she can remember how to do quilting anymore...it is sad but at least I have her quilts and they are priceless to me!
#35
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Join Date: Mar 2013
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Hancocks carries the little "needle pullers" comes in a 3 pack. Little rubber grippers about the size of a nickle, made out of the same stuff you use to open jars. You can lay it on top of your quilt while you are quilting. I've been using these for about 20 years or so, love them.
#36
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Location: New Orleans, La
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Funny you should ask that question, I asked the same question two weeks ago. I was told you count every time needle goes up and down. I'm new too, and many answers I just can't find in books.
#38
but the idea is to get them equal in length, which is the hard part for me. Yours are beautiful Grannie Rosie
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#40
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They say that necessity is the Mother of Invention. How very clever of you, it's amazing how many uses little hand tools can have, even inexpensive ones. I've often purchased small tools from the dollar store. I must, however, comment on your absolutely beautiful quilting stitches. You have definitely master hand quilting. Thanks for sharing.
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