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    Old 09-26-2014, 05:00 AM
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    I agree, wood is much safer. Mine is brass and I am concerned about accidentally having the needle hit it.
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    Old 09-26-2014, 05:06 AM
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    Those lobster forks look a little too pointy for me. I would also be afraid that my kitties would get stuck with them. I us a double pointed bamboo knitting needle.
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    Old 09-26-2014, 05:09 AM
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    Originally Posted by Tartan
    Saw these on the clearance bin at my grocery store today for .44 cents. They may be Lobster Picks but my brain said, sewing stilettos!!
    IMO, I'd stick with a tool that has one small point. Skewers are good. I have the little wooden stick that comes in a bag of loose polyfill.
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    Old 09-26-2014, 06:24 AM
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    Great idea!
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    Old 09-26-2014, 09:06 PM
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    I like Clovers blue handled stiletto because it has a rounded point and is a little shorter. It works well with my small hands.
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    Old 09-26-2014, 09:23 PM
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    Buy some lobsters or crab instead! I use a porcupine quill, when I can find it. Better than anything else!
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    Old 09-26-2014, 10:29 PM
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    I use my "Purple Thang" or my seam ripper.
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    Old 09-27-2014, 03:54 AM
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    Originally Posted by dakotamaid
    I use my seam ripper for that purpose.
    Me, too.
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    Old 09-27-2014, 04:06 AM
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    I think they would be too sharp for me. I tend to not look at things real carefully when I'm grabbing them in a hurry. I use an embossing tool that other people would use when making cards (which I don't do). DH & Ds got it for me years ago when they thought I needed a different hobby. You see how that turned out
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    Old 09-27-2014, 04:26 AM
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    I use 'orange sticks' from beauty shop supplies. Works great.
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