What is it called - help please

Nov 30, 2009 28 Replies

Bodkins do not have holes! They are sharp and pointy, and would be utterly useless for turning tubes.

Optimal for tube turning combines the pokative and hooky qualities. Hence my tool of choice for such things is usually a long crochet hook and a safety pin. Unless it is a yards long tube, in which case I will lay twine in the fold, then sew the end of the twine down at the end of the tube, and pull the twine which brings the end through.

The only time I can recall seeing a thing for turning on a store shelf it was a telescoping stick with a latch hook on the end. It did not look very sturdy, and I do not recall what they called it.

NightMist

A blind person's folding white stick with a crocodile clip fixed on the end? (I've got both here - might try that sometime).

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Howdy!

*snort* You feel passionate about your bodkins, huh?

That Purple Thang - gads, those Thangs were everywhere, a few years ago. It pokes, it turns, it pushes, it doubles as jewelry.

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Amazing I've quilted this long without one.

R/Sandy - "What is this thing called, Love?" what IS this thing ... What!?! Is this thing called "Love"? What is THIS thing called, Love?

Oh Polly, no I haven't found it yet but it is called a "Point Turner" but not the same type I broke. I will buy one of the other ones and apologise profusely again.

Actually (lol) we're both right!

Bodkins come in both flavours.

n.

  1. A small, sharply pointed instrument for making holes in fabric or leather.
  2. A blunt needle for pulling tape or ribbon through a series of loops or a hem.
  3. A long hairpin, usually with an ornamental head.
  4. Printing An awl or pick for extracting letters from set type.
  5. A dagger or stiletto.

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[Middle English boidekin.]

Try searching for a BODKIN. GL, Pat

Oh my they have some yummy notions!

Obviously I must speak sternly to my computer for they have never turned up on any of my searches for linen or hemp, and those are some very pretty prices.

NightMist

Hi Cindy, I have just asked Robyn to take a picture of it so I can show you all. She is a bit busy at the moment with her eldest daughter's divorce mess so will get back to me as soon as she can.

Thank you for your offer.

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