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by sukirani 02 Apr 2012 ( edited Apr 04'12 03:10 )
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I just love all the in the hoop projects but can someone help me with the turning out of the purses. How do you get the corners so crisp as in the pictures.

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by bevintex 02 Apr 2012
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Use something blunt to poke the corners out. I grab a crochet hook or the wooden end of a paintbrush. Nothing sharp or you will be starting over.
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by aussiequilter 02 Apr 2012
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you need to snip the corners , but not the stitching ,to reduce the bulk, then pock the corners out ,I use a chop stick
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by pennifold 02 Apr 2012
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Hi Suki,

There is also a special tool called "The Purple Thang". It has a pointed end and you can thread ribbon through it too. Love and blessings Chris
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by pcteddyb 02 Apr 2012
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I clip the corners so there is not too much bulk and I use a chop stick to push it out.
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by lbrow 02 Apr 2012
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Wooden skewers often found in kitchen shops have a sharp end and a blunt end and come in several different lengths these come in handy and are very cheap. I also use these when I sew to push fabric along, the needle doesn't break if I accidently get it too close./Lillian
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by rachap 02 Apr 2012
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A chop stick(unused!!) from your local Chinese take out works great!
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by greysewist 03 Apr 2012
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I use a kebab stick -the blunt end. Funnily enough I was bought a corn on the cob the other day at a market and my 'significant other' suggested I keep the sticks as they were thicker than the kebab ones I use and perfect for turning things :)
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by castelyn 03 Apr 2012
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See you have been given many ideas, I use a wooden tool that I purchased at the sewing shop.Sorry do not have the name for it. Will post a picture.

Hugs Yvonne
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by madison5 03 Apr 2012
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dont have any fancy tools just use my tweezers and it works a dream.
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by sukirani 04 Apr 2012
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wow, what superb ideas!!!!!!!!!!!!
Iam have already found a tool for myself with all your ideas.
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by moonwillow 04 Apr 2012
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I use my old crochet hooks have many sizes .works great for me..