That thing to push seams out?
06-15-2009, 11:09 AM
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Here's a picture of a 7" bodkin. You can get them at Jo-Ann's. One end has a round ball that is perfect for running along the seams of appliqued pieces. I've also used a small crochet hook (either end).
06-15-2009, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by pittsburgpam
I saw the point turner but I thought I saw a long metal thing at Joann's in person. I was thinking something like a bodkin, is that right? Just not with a ball at the end. Something metal and flat but round shape to run along the seam and can also use it while ironing.
I'll have to look later. I wanted to place an order for several odds and ends I need but have to get ready to leave for work.
I'll have to look later. I wanted to place an order for several odds and ends I need but have to get ready to leave for work.
http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog.j...rd49627&amuc=5,439
has something to do with a raffia set ... can't remember the whole schtick, but on the Joann's page it is right next to the 7" bodkin
06-15-2009, 11:16 AM
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http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog.j...rd30092&amuc=5,439
This is produced by Boye, and it is called a bodkin, flexible ... may be more what you were thinking of... now, tell us what you are going to use it for <G>
This is produced by Boye, and it is called a bodkin, flexible ... may be more what you were thinking of... now, tell us what you are going to use it for <G>
06-15-2009, 11:21 AM
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That looks like what you described, and it does say Bodkin ... but, it sure looks like a knitting needle to me ....
the bone folder is the best turner, in my humble opinion ... and, if you can remember to stitch 2 stitches across the corner, rather than make a direct right turn, you will be able to actually turn a better looking corner .... good enough that when I showed that Sandra Betzina tip, the supervisor taught it to the other collar stitchers/machine operators ...
carry on <wave> LOL
the bone folder is the best turner, in my humble opinion ... and, if you can remember to stitch 2 stitches across the corner, rather than make a direct right turn, you will be able to actually turn a better looking corner .... good enough that when I showed that Sandra Betzina tip, the supervisor taught it to the other collar stitchers/machine operators ...
carry on <wave> LOL
06-15-2009, 12:18 PM
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