Gannyrosie

@ franc36, thanks for the complement, I am still learning. This was a UFO sitting around for 5 years, and never got back to quilting. So now that the grandson's are in school in the mornings I can start one of the things I said I was going to do when I retired. Still learning. ONe of my problems is that I can't get the under stiches as even as the back, but I think I figured it out. I wasn't putting the needle at 90 degrees on the way down.
I am appreciating all the suggestions on needle pulling idea's, the things you just don't learn in books.

lfletcher

You have beautiful stitches.

KalamaQuilts

I use a rubber finger, about 35cents at any office supply store.
I found using the pliers roughened the needle. With the finger you don't have to pick something up and lay it down.
I think quilt shops now sell colored rubber fingers but I've never tried one.

bunniequilter

I use the nubby red rubber tips for counting money. I get them in a package of a dozen. They work great fro me.

NJ Quilter

I use the rubber finger tips from the office supply store. But I, too, use a pair of pliers when necessary. DH got them for me when I first started quilting. Love those things!

mighty

Great idea, love your quilting!!!

Lori S

I am admiring your beautiful stitches! So even and perfect.

Gannyrosie

Thanks for the complements on my quilting, but I"m still new at this. I've tried the rubber fingers and for some reason I kept getting my needle caught in them, so I gave up. This little tool takes me all but 2 seconds and it's out. I guess since I try to get too many stitches on the needle. I know I"m not the first to use a tool as such, but for me it works great and I guess you love what works for you. Thank God we're all individual. LOL. I love this board. I"m learning so much from the Senior Members and everyone is so helpful.

nhweaver

Your stitches are wonderful, You have talent.

patsynel

I am very impressed with your stitches. Great job!!!!!