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by mad14kt 27 Nov 2008 ( edited Nov 28'08 11:32 )
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What is the name of the embroidery tool that looks like a hair clipper? It is used to shave your old thread off. TIA ;)

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by danie6919 27 Nov 2008
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A peggy stitch eraser. Before buying one, I asked around and some poeple told me that a hair clipper would do the same job for much cheaper (well, therre was a specific brand but I don't remeber which one). I tried a few hair clipper and none of them worked like the stitch eraser I ended up buying.
Danie
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by mad14kt 27 Nov 2008
TU Danie...you are not alone. I tried using my DH clippers and it didn't work. I may be forced to buy one ;) *2U How I wish you remember what brand clippers those where...LOL
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by celticlady1031 27 Nov 2008
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Thanks for asking. I have been thinking of getting one. I would like to know if anyone has used one and is it wrth purchasing?
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by mad14kt 27 Nov 2008
UR welcome...hopefully; I will find one cheaper and be on my merry way ;) *2U
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by nglover1 27 Nov 2008
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Pauline ,As danie said it is called Peggy's Stitch eraser. Nancy's Notions has one on page 67 of her catalog The price is marked down to $99 . If you get one let us know how it works. I had thought it was a little pricey . Good luck A flower for you
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by mad14kt 27 Nov 2008
TU so much...yes, that is pricey...prayfully I will find one cheaper ;) *2U
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by asterixsew 27 Nov 2008
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And yet another one wondering how well they work and are they worth buying. So thanks for the question
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by mad14kt 28 Nov 2008
UR welcome...I try not to be a project junkie ;) *2U
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by elaine45 27 Nov 2008
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Peggy' stitch eraser it is. I have one but am not really sure it is worth the price. I have used it on commercial embroidery with pretty good luck but on my own not so much. It does not in my opinion work real great when you have a lot of very close silk stitchs especially at corners or points. Maybe others have had better luck.
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by mad14kt 28 Nov 2008
Hummm...something to think about ;) *2U
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by jand803 27 Nov 2008
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I don't know about the stitch eraser but I have used a razor blade (the kind you use on your legs) and found it worked just fine. Just shave the back of the design and the stitches start falling out. It takes a few shaves with picking in between to get them all out. It is a lot cheaper than $99.
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by mad14kt 28 Nov 2008
WOW...I will have to try this tip ;) *2U
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by grandmamek 27 Nov 2008
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Try E-bay. I remember seeing them there but forget the other name other than Peggy's stitch eraser. I know that they were a lot cheaper than $99.00. If you get one, let us know how they work.
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by mad14kt 28 Nov 2008
;) *2U
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by grandmamek 27 Nov 2008
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Try E-bay. I remember seeing them there but forget the other name other than Peggy's stitch eraser. I know that they were a lot cheaper than $99.00. If you get one, let us know how they work.
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by mad14kt 28 Nov 2008
TU and I will let you know how it works when I get one ;) *2U
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by lbrow 28 Nov 2008
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I athink your ques. has bn answered Monica but after reading all the comments I really don't think I want one. If u get one b sure & let us know how it does. *4U
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by mad14kt 28 Nov 2008
I will keep you posted ;) *2U
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by blhamblen 28 Nov 2008
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I bought a mens mustache trimmer for a lot less to do the same job...works like a charm....But I still like to use a razor blade if I have a small project to Un'stitch:)
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by captiveillusions 28 Nov 2008
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I hate having to unstitch. I have been considering the Peggy Stitch Eraser, but right now am just using my tiny thread scissors, and a mini exacto knife. Neither works very well for close together stitches. I think I'll try the leg shaver next time... Thanks for the great question