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granny_59 06-16-2011 10:41 AM
Originally Posted by granny_59
thanks for all the advice. What is prep H?
Granny
Wikipedia just answered my question :shock: :shock: :-o :lol:
In switzerland I wont get that without prescription........
Granny

butterflies5518 06-16-2011 10:50 AM
Originally Posted by Becka
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avU_xJl-XEU

is where I lernt. About halfway through, the cameralady crawls under the frame...
This is a great link! Thanks for sharing, I have not done hand quilting yet - too chicken!

sylviasmom 06-16-2011 11:07 AM
I saw one of those spoons for quilting on a website(forgot which one)for $20.00, on the handle it had a protector like the kind you put on a pencil. I went to secondhand store for .50 I got a spoon and I already have the pencil protector. Now to practice. It's not easy, but I'm working on it.

running1 06-16-2011 11:08 AM
I use a little patch that sticks on my finger called "Thimble-it" (I think that's what it's called...) somehow the package has been thrown away... I can feel the pressure of the needle, but don't get pricked...

One note, though... I'm a very, very, very beginner!!!

butterflies5518 06-16-2011 11:19 AM
Originally Posted by purplemem
I just bought an "Aunt Becky" from Barnetts.

http://www.laptophoops.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeSSyueipPw
This is really nice, on my wish list (bday is soon) thanks for sharing.

LivelyLady 06-16-2011 11:30 AM
The hand underneath helps to "rock" the needle. I always work up a callous on my finger underneath and my thumb on top.

Kyiav10 06-16-2011 11:32 AM
I use my thumb nails, both for under the quilt and on top.

Kyia

LivelyLady 06-16-2011 11:45 AM
Originally Posted by Becka
I use Prep H as well! So glad others have mentioned it. I also use it under my eyes when I've stayed up too late quilting so that I don't look haggard at work the next day.
I have a friend who has the most youthful, flawless face. She looks 40 instead of her age which is 60. She uses Prep H before she puts on her makeup. I think it's time I stock up on some for both fingers and face.

mommafank 06-16-2011 11:54 AM
Originally Posted by granny_59
thank you all so much.
I have the largest collection of contemporary thimbles :oops: :oops: and not one of them works for my underneath finger as I need the sensation (not the pain!) of the needle. For the sewing hand I ended up with roxannes for the finger and the ted storm for the thumb and that works great.

Because of my job (chiropodist) I have to have short fingernails so that is not an option either and in the video I could not figure out where the needle was.
I will go trough all the glue I have in the house
What is a chiropodist? Sounds like chiro for the feet.

madamekelly 06-16-2011 12:25 PM
Originally Posted by granny_59
Is this a special glue? I am in switzerland and never heard of it.
Read the label. You are looking for a product called cyanoacrylate. (sp?) Here in the states, it is sold as 'crazy glue'. Put a thin layer over your finger where it rubs and sit still touching NOTHING until it dries, or you will be very sorry. KEEP it away from your face until dry. Good Luck. :thumbup:


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