My new favorite quilting tool that saved my sanity

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03-17-2014, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DOTTYMO

I have long finger nails and have found that which ever machine I am using Iut the inside of nail under needle and give a gentle use before tightening screw. It always goes up some way.

This is what I do too.

Plano Debbie, glad to hear you finally got the issue resolved.

03-17-2014, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by earthwalker

Well done.....yeah Macgyver is a rank amateur in comparison to some of the amazing people on the QB.

Isn't that the truth! I get so many good tips here. I really should be cataloging them so I can find them when I need them.

03-17-2014, 07:39 AM

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ManiacQuilter2

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Great tip !! THANKS for the post !!

03-17-2014, 07:45 AM

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Great tip! Glad you had an easy fix~

03-17-2014, 07:56 AM

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AnnieSue

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Thank you SO much!

03-17-2014, 11:31 AM

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garysgal

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Years ago I found a little tool that helps as well. It is about the size of a fat toothpick and has a hole in it that you fit your needle into then push the needle up. I forget who makes it. I think the dental floss ideas is a great one! who can run to the quilt shop in the middle of the night!

03-17-2014, 12:04 PM

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Onebyone

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I have the plastic tool too and I use it for all my machine needles.

03-18-2014, 04:37 AM

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Gita

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Necessity makes invention !

03-18-2014, 04:55 AM

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Amythyst02

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such a good idea, can be used for both types machines too I am sure. I am always checking to make sure my new needles are up as afar as they can go. Thanks so much for the tip.