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07-23-2018, 09:33 AM

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quilterpurpledog

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Nesie, kettle cloth is not the same as monk cloth. Monk cloth is so wonderful to use for hand stitching projects. And, it is a project that is portable. We all need those.

07-23-2018, 10:37 AM

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QuiltE

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Originally Posted by maviskw

I don't understand using a bodkin for Huck weaving. We used a tapestry needle. It is a very large needle like one you would use for wool and heavy yarn but it has a very dull point so it can slide under a few threads without piercing anything.

Neither did I ..... though, did you take a look at the link?

When I looked, it was not at all what I think of as a bodkin.
Seeing what they offered, it did make sense as a tool for swedish weaving.

07-23-2018, 12:15 PM

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Nesie

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Originally Posted by quilterpurpledog

Nesie, kettle cloth is not the same as monk cloth. Monk cloth is so wonderful to use for hand stitching projects. And, it is a project that is portable. We all need those.

Thanks Quilter Purple Dog. I was wondering! Now I think I must get me some of that lol!

07-24-2018, 07:00 PM

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maviskw

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Originally Posted by QuiltE

Neither did I ..... though, did you take a look at the link?

I saw a picture of two bodkins. I don't know if I was looking at the correct picture, but those are what I would use to lead some narrow elastic or string-tie through the casing.

07-25-2018, 05:27 AM

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Macybaby

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Sounds like really neat stuff!

I know what you mean about new ideas. I use to do a lot of cross stitching and several years ago I was at a garage sale and they had high count cross stitch fabric really cheap so I got like 3 yards of white and 3 yards of beige. Now I wonder if I'll ever use it.