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    Old 09-18-2014, 02:29 AM
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    I use half of a wooden clip clothespin to finger press. It has a slanted end and is just the right size. They usually slide apart easily at the metal spring.

    The funny part is that my husband sees it laying by my machine and puts it back together thinking it is broken and he'll fix it. This has happened numerous times and I just take it apart again and not say a word. It has now become one of those little unspoken tender spots of love.
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    Old 09-18-2014, 02:42 AM
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    I use my grandmother's darning egg (they put them in the toes and heels of socks to sew up holes) and it is so smooth and I use it to "finger press" my small pieces. Oh, yes, I am over 50 so you can tell that little darning egg is very old and very treasured.
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    Old 09-18-2014, 03:03 AM
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    I use a small wall paper roller (designed to roll the edges of wallpaper seams). It is about an inch wide and
    works very well for pressing seams.
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    Old 09-18-2014, 03:10 AM
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    Dismantle an old wooden clothespin and use one side. You can get a sack of them for cheap at Walmart some dollar stores have them
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    Old 09-18-2014, 03:12 AM
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    Originally Posted by citruscountyquilter
    I use half of a wooden clip clothespin to finger press. It has a slanted end and is just the right size. They usually slide apart easily at the metal spring.

    The funny part is that my husband sees it laying by my machine and puts it back together thinking it is broken and he'll fix it. This has happened numerous times and I just take it apart again and not say a word. It has now become one of those little unspoken tender spots of love.
    How sweet!!
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    Old 09-18-2014, 04:58 AM
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    I've used the wooden press, and it's worked fairly well.
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    Old 09-18-2014, 05:23 AM
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    I use a wall paper roller that is used to roll the seams as you put up wall paper. It is a little wheel about an inch wide on a handle.
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    Old 09-18-2014, 06:43 AM
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    Originally Posted by jillmc
    I find that if my fabric is well starched, it is easier to finger press....
    I think this is the best tip! It doesn't have to be stiff but starching really helps when you are finger pressing. I usually starch all of my fabric before I cut.
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    Old 09-18-2014, 06:55 AM
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    I use that little wooden thing and it works great. Years ago when I was in Paducah at Eleanor Burns tent sale, they gave us one free. Works like a charm and they sell these at most any quilt store.
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    Old 09-18-2014, 08:54 AM
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    Just grab a Popsicle stick and a soft emery board and create your own 'wooden iron" to take with you.
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