Quilting gadget for removing loose threads
02-19-2014, 07:47 AM
#21
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From your description, I think you have some threads showing through the quilt top after it has been quilted, and you want to pull them out? Here is one place that sells items for that purpose, but you can use a very fine crochet hook just as easily. http://frederickchill.com/sales_pokenpull.php
I do have to giggle how several of us misread the original quest of help.
02-19-2014, 07:56 AM
#22
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The reason why, I think this guy selling the wooden handled pic for $19, is because you can tell from his site that he dabbles in wood related items. He puts in a lot of time working on that handle....I'm sure the end that quilters need, is a very small crochet hook which is stuck in his prized handle. NOT WORTH THE MONEY for quilters, we need practical, reasonable tools, even if it is everyday items found around the house that work.
02-19-2014, 08:38 AM
#24
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I have to disagree. I like tools that have a dose of pretty along with quality. My quilting life is too short to give up the pretty when I can have it. A beautiful handmade quality tool is a simple joy to have and use.
02-19-2014, 10:30 AM
#26
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My tool for this is also the cheapest thing around... a plain ole straight edge razor blade. They are great for ripping, and also remove threads well when you gently scrape them sideways across the ripped seam, kind of like stroking the fabric. I have to have some razor blades handy when I sew!
02-19-2014, 12:35 PM
#27
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From your description, I think you have some threads showing through the quilt top after it has been quilted, and you want to pull them out? Here is one place that sells items for that purpose, but you can use a very fine crochet hook just as easily. http://frederickchill.com/sales_pokenpull.php
02-19-2014, 01:51 PM
#28
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I have some of my Grandmothers crochet hooks that she used with very fine thread they are very very tiny I think they could be used for that. If you could find one of those I'm sure it wouldn't cost that much.
02-19-2014, 02:31 PM
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02-19-2014, 02:46 PM
#30
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I have one and love it. It will not cut the fabric as you shave the threas.
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