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10-10-2011, 06:52 AM

#61

carhop

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my DH put one in my little tool box have not had to use it but I madk a bunch of pinwheels will have to try it

10-10-2011, 08:13 AM

#62

majormom

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Quote:

Originally Posted by deedum

This was a bit more than I wanted to pay, but thought it might be worth it! You press the top of your point with a spurt of steam (like in a pinwheel where the points all come together) and then smack it with this hammer. It flattens that point,it really works, I am pleased. Guess you can use it on any seam that gives you a bump or issue.

I don't know if it was smart, but it works and what is one more tools in my sewing room at this point? Anyone else have one?

Buying any tool to make your quilting easier is a smart investment. After all, it makes the quilt better and better looking, IMHO. I don't have one, I've never seen one, but I will probably want one someday and so, thank you for introducing me to a new gizmo.

10-10-2011, 08:14 AM

#63

mucky

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Cover the quilt area with a piece of fabric and bang away with any hammer or mallet.

10-10-2011, 08:15 AM

#64

majormom

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Quote:

Originally Posted by alikat110

I bet there is a bit of satisfaction in getting to smack something that is bothering you....like bulky seams.

Hey, smacking something that's a bother is always a good thing

:-D :-D :-D :-D

10-10-2011, 08:24 AM

#65

jamsbuying

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I've never heard of this!!

10-10-2011, 08:27 AM

#66

majormom

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Quote:

Originally Posted by darlenedowns

ok I got it figured out Just take that black mallet and cover it with a sock or make a cover for it and smack away

You genius

:lol:

10-10-2011, 08:35 AM

#67

two of two

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saw this at a quilt show it works, friend has one, where can I order one for myself?

10-10-2011, 09:00 AM

#68

Linda K.

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I have a quilting friend that when faced with a lump or unruley
seam, she first hits the offending place, then steams to daylights out of it, then puts a brick or stack of books on it until the next day. Works every time. I'v tried it a few times, too.

10-10-2011, 09:03 AM

#69

yolanda

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I used this once in a class and it worked great... later my friend told me she didn't think it was a good idea to "crush" the cotton fibers ... but boy I sure liked smacking those seams down... the back of my quilt looked incredible too... I am too nervous about crushing fibers now to use one.