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carhop 10-10-2011 06:52 AM
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

majormom 10-10-2011 08:13 AM
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.

mucky 10-10-2011 08:14 AM
Cover the quilt area with a piece of fabric and bang away with any hammer or mallet.

majormom 10-10-2011 08:15 AM
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

jamsbuying 10-10-2011 08:24 AM
I've never heard of this!!

majormom 10-10-2011 08:27 AM
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:

two of two 10-10-2011 08:35 AM
saw this at a quilt show it works, friend has one, where can I order one for myself?

Linda K. 10-10-2011 09:00 AM
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.

yolanda 10-10-2011 09:03 AM
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.

smitty 10-10-2011 09:07 AM
Originally Posted by deedum
Originally Posted by sparkys_mom
I have a rubber mallet that I bought for driving stakes for a tent. I suppose that would work just as well.
I thought of the rubber mallet but thought it might leave a black mark on the material. This one is smaller which I liked.
an old trick in wool sewing. always use a fabric between the block & your hammer. otherwise, you will have a shiny spot where you hammered.


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