Handcraftsbyjen

Has anyone used the Strip Stick? If so, do you like it? (It is supposed to help in pressing seams open or to one side.)

feffertim

I have no idea what this is

PaperPrincess

Welcome from MI.
Are you talking about the wood thingy that you use to press seams similar to this one?
http://www.nancysnotions.com/product...ight+handed.do

Then, Yes, I have one, use it and like it alot.
I use it to press shorter seams, then press with an iron when I'm done piecing the whole block. Just straight seams, though. I seem to stretch diagonals too much.

Handcraftsbyjen

The website is: www.thestripstick.com/products and you can view a video there.

Handcraftsbyjen

Nope, it isn't like that. Believe it or not, I'm originally from MI! Davison to be exact, and I can't get back often enough.

QuiltnNan

thanks for the link. the site says it is also known as Pressing Bar. i have a set. i don't use them much, but when it is needed, it is a godsend.

Handcraftsbyjen

Thanks for the input.

brenda90159

I just bought one at a local quilt show. I saw it a couple of months ago at another and waited and thought about it. I bought it 2 weeks ago and yeah it does help. I am in a wheelchair and have a hard time getting my material arranged on the board and not messing up what I just pressed. With the stick it isolates the seam and allows me to work on just the area I want. If you are pressing a seam open it is great too.

I bought a package deal with 2 sticks (18" & 45") and a Seams Sew Fast Guide for $29.95 http://thestripstick.com/

nativetexan

i have a wooden roller one. like the wallpaper seam pressers that are plastic with a handle, but mine is rounded/convex.
either one would work fine though.

Crqltr

My brother lives in Davison! Welcome