Tail catcher
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- Nicola Main
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Tail catcher
Just wondering if anyone has got one of these and if they are easy to use? Was thinking of purchasing one and noticed they were for sale at Coleshill Accessories.
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Re: Tail catcher
A few years ago I purchased the Star De-tailor and found it difficult to use and actually have forgotten that I had it. Have to see where I put it. I looked at the ones advertised at Coleshill and they are a lot more expensive and seem to work the same way as the cheaper version. I actually purchased a very small size crochet needle (used to have lots around) and it works just as well if not better for me.
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HAEDs:
O Kitten Tree
Dancing with the Cat
Everything else "on hold"
2022 Finished: Star Wars Afghan: Princess Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Finn, Rey, Poe, Han Solo,Darth Vader, BB8,Luke Skywalker
Re: Tail catcher
I have one. It's in the bottom of my gadget box and rarely sees the light of day (or rather, rarely sees the daylight output of my stitching lamp). I'm not going to say it's useless to me, but I find a petite needle works for me just as well. I guess it's one of those things that is a waste for one person and a brilliant solution for someone else.
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Indeed. And I also have a small crochet hook for the purpose. A tenth of the cost, even if it isn't as pretty.
- Nicola Main
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Re: Tail catcher
Thanks everyone I've decided not to purchase one. For a twenty pound note I don't think it's worth it. Will just need to learn to cut my thread earlier rather than try to squeeze in another stitch
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Re: Tail catcher
Include petite needles on your Stashmas list... As Allyn says, they can be very useful in a tight place.
- wendywombat
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Serinde wrote:Indeed. And I also have a small crochet hook for the purpose. A tenth of the cost, even if it isn't as pretty.
Yes I use a tiny lace makers crochet hook too. Works brilliantly.
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I have often wondered about them myself. I always have a crochet hook handy.
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I use a needle threader.
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- BizzieLizzie
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Re: Tail catcher
Hi Nicola, I have this tail catcher from Coleshill. I have never used it and probably never will. If you want it, PM me your address and I'll pop it in the post to you.
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