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09-26-2010, 04:45 AM

#31

Justquilting

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When my dogs got into it with a porcupine, the furthest thing from my mind was keeping a few.
Good idea...wish I had. :cry:

09-26-2010, 05:46 AM

#32

KMKOkie

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This a procupine quill! We have some that came from South Africa -- wouldn't be surprised if the porcupines there were bigger than the ones in the U.S. But the quill size depends on the age of the porcupine.

Now you can see that you would not want to run into this beast!!

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09-26-2010, 06:11 AM

#33

OmaForFour

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A PORCUPINE QUILL! I have one and it is wonderful for a lot of uses!

09-26-2010, 06:53 AM

#34

retiac

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I have one just like it never new what it was called have had it for years don't remember where it came from either but love it use it like a stiletto and some turning projects just have to be careful that I don't poke thru with it
retiac

09-26-2010, 08:04 AM

#35

wvdek

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GrannieAnnie

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucky Patsy's "Mom"

Yes it is a porcupine quill!!! I took a class from Wendy Mathson on Storm at Sea and she uses them and was selling them, too. It works great! I think it is a very unique quilting tool. She assured us that no porcupines were harmed in the procuring of their quills for quilter's stilettos!

To heck with the porcupine, were any quilters injured while gathering them?

Too funny!

09-26-2010, 08:30 AM

#36

eimay

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Does anyone remember, as a YOUNG lady to carry a hatpin with you? This outdoes the hatpin!

09-26-2010, 12:53 PM

#37

nana katie

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You can find quils in the fishing dept. at your local Walmart, or any store that handles fishing supplies, and I'm sure alot cheper than on line. Kinda like the rotrey cutting blades.

09-26-2010, 01:03 PM

#38

Pinkiris

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I use a shish kabob stick too. I often put it in my mouth when I want that hand free--wouldn't want to do THAT with a porcupine quill--ICKY!!!

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09-26-2010, 01:48 PM

#39

Yarn or Fabric

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Holy handbag! That is scary looking!
Having said that.... I didn't know that I needed/wanted a porcupine quill before but now I think that I must track one down. That is cool as heck!