Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main
Seam stick >

Seam stick

Seam stick

Thread Tools
 
Old 01-20-2019, 06:09 PM
  #1  
Super Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Dakotas
Posts: 2,978
Default Seam stick

I watched a seam stick being used recently & decided I’d add one to my “tool box”. Anyone make their own or purchased it ?

BTW, anytime I put a keyword in the search box at the top of the page, I get everyone’s response concerning the said keyword, but all responses are blank. This has been going on for a while now.
tranum is offline  
Old 01-20-2019, 07:10 PM
  #2  
Senior Member
 
trish b's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Dundee OR
Posts: 797
Default

I've never heard of seam stick, what is its use?
trish b is offline  
Old 01-20-2019, 07:32 PM
  #3  
Super Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Dakotas
Posts: 2,978
Default

Originally Posted by trish b View Post
I've never heard of seam stick, what is its use?
its a pressing aid. Google it and get a better explanation.
tranum is offline  
Old 01-20-2019, 08:06 PM
  #4  
Power Poster
 
nativetexan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: home again, after 27 yrs!
Posts: 19,388
Default

I have a white plastic one. has a slant on one end. i usually just use my roller on seams. wooden one, but like those wall paper rollers.
nativetexan is offline  
Old 01-20-2019, 08:14 PM
  #5  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Twin Cities, MN
Posts: 2,490
Default

Originally Posted by tranum View Post

BTW, anytime I put a keyword in the search box at the top of the page, I get everyone’s response concerning the said keyword, but all responses are blank. This has been going on for a while now.
I have the same issue, but I hit "refresh" and I can see the responses. Have not seen a seam stick!
Anniedeb is offline  
Old 01-20-2019, 08:17 PM
  #6  
Power Poster
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 41,470
Default

You need to click refresh to see past comments or contents. On my iPad, it’s that little circle arrow thing at the top of my iPad. A kind QB member pointed it out to me. I have a piece of 1-1/2 inch square piece of wood about 8 inches long that I sometimes use for pressing.
Tartan is offline  
Old 01-20-2019, 09:27 PM
  #7  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: kansas
Posts: 6,407
Default

I have one and use it when I'm opening seams. You are talking about the half round wood sticks covered by canvas to use to press open seams? It works fine.
quiltingshorttimer is offline  
Old 01-20-2019, 09:34 PM
  #8  
Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 8
Default

I have a long and short one found them New in package at local resale i think you could just get a big dowel and for cut it in half lengthwise.
VBRAKE is offline  
Old 01-20-2019, 09:54 PM
  #9  
Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Vic , Au
Posts: 10
Default

It is called a 'strip stick' .. I made my own. Purchased some 1" wide diameter half dowel ,cut to desired length, glued some cotton batting around it, trimming so there was no overlap.. and made a plain colored fabric sleeve to slide over.
works a treat when pressing jelly roll seams etc , so you do not inadvertently press other seams again or in wrong direction
rubyslippers is offline  
Old 01-21-2019, 05:11 AM
  #10  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Upstate SC
Posts: 680
Default

It looks like and is shaped like half round moulding used in wood working or for baseboards. Check the local hardware stores or big box stores like Lowes or Home Depot and you can probably get 6 to 10 feet or more of it for a few dollars. They will also cut it down for you, free of charge. I think it also comes in different round sizes. For comparison, Nancys Notions is selling 16 inches for 13.99.
Murphy224 is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Caroline S
Main
3
03-20-2012 08:38 PM
sandy l
Main
3
02-09-2012 02:15 PM
stephaniequeen
Main
21
05-05-2011 03:25 PM
p38flygirl
Main
2
03-23-2011 04:21 AM
craftybear
Links and Resources
2
06-14-2010 10:02 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



FREE Quilting Newsletter