What is this tool? (Handquilting)
#34
Never have seen that tool. Personally, I think it looks a little cumbersome. I use one of those round grippers...don't know what they're called - but they're very useful in helping take hold of the needle when hand quilting through multiple seams.
#35
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I have arthritis in my thumbs, and have quilted for years using a very small pair of bent needle nosed pliers to pull the needle through when hard to pull. I keep them and a pair of tweezers in my quilting supplies basket. Sure helps sometimes.
#39
It' is operated with one hand. That is a good thing going for the device. Time was when I hand sewed, I used a curved needle and a hemostat. It looked real natural for a bunch of L&D nurses. Outside of the department I got some strange looks. I was garment sewing at the time. I think on quilting, a curved needle would not be as good because of the angle. But Hey, if all of the stitches were consistent???
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Originally Posted by pineneedles4
I use those little round grip things...not sure what they are called but it's just a little round circle about 1 1/4" or so across and it's quick, easy and extremely cheap!
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