Friday, April 24, 2015

New (To Me) Cross Stitch Product Alert!

Sometimes when I'm stitching, I'll inadvertently pull through a thread tail onto the front of my work.  Then I'll go to the back and attempt to pull that thread tail back with my needle.  There are times when I can successfully do this, but most of the time that tail is just elusive. And cutting the thread sticking out on the front of your work seems like a good idea, but it's pretty scary getting those sharp scissors that close to your stitching and fabric.
Snag Nab-It to the rescue!  Thea, one of the Sisters in Stitches, told us about this amazing product at our last Stitch Day.
I tried to get a good close-up of it so you can see the detail.  One end is a kind of blunt point and the other end is textured.  Just stick the pointed end into your fabric where that pesky thread tail is making you mad.
Then pull it through.  The textured end will grab the offending thread and put it right back where it belongs!
All gone!
I don't know how long this handy little tool has been around, but it now has a permanent place in my stitch bag with all of my other stitching necessities.  It's made by Dritz and I bought it at Joann's, and they're also available online at various places.  It would also be handy for pulling snags through on sweaters.

I completed my second ornament of the year last night.  Yes, I know I'm not keeping up with the one-ornament-every-two-months goal, but I'm still doing pretty well.  It's from the 2013 Just Cross Stitch Christmas ornament issue.
I'll get another one going soon.  I've been busy with a major home decorating sewing project that I'll  post about as soon as it's done -- hopefully next time!

16 comments:

  1. Oh, that happens to me too, thank you so much for sharing this. I don't think I've seen it at Joann but will definitely look for it. Lovely ornament, great stitching as always.

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  2. Hello Cathy! That looks like a great tool to have to hand... I have never seen it before so, thank you for sharing! Love your finished ornament... really pretty! Have a lovely weekend. :) x

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  3. What a fabulous product! Thanks for sharing, I'd never heard of it before. Off to order one now!

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  4. Thank you for this review! I need one for sure:) And your stitching is beautiful!

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  5. My mother-in-law bought me one of those snag needles for Christmas, it's brilliant! Very useful for snags on clothes too!

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  6. Thanks for blogging about this tool, off to find out where to get one in England! Love your new ornament too!

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  7. What a great little tool!AriadnefromGreece!

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  8. What a great little tool! I'm going to have to have a hunt for one next time I'm in JoAnn's. Love your ornament...that design is on my to-do list.

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  9. oh wow!!! I need that tool and I never heard of it!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!! Congrats on the ornament finish!!! I have not done one yet this year......that means I will be sweating it in September. Have a great weekend!

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  10. Thanks for the heads-up on that helpful, tool--it's new to me! Love your ornament--I just stitched the same one :) And I'm sure that won't be the last time I stitch that pretty design!

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  11. Congratulations on your ornament finish! I really like this one; maybe I will get it stitched later this year. Thank you for the information about the Snag Nab it; will add it to my list to purchase. Enjoy your weekend!

    Robin in Virginia

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  12. Snag Nab It - what a great invention. I will see if my LNS can order these, either way I will order one from somewhere.
    thanks Cathy for the information.
    Ann

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  13. What a cute christmas ornament:) I love the subtle white, snowy feel of it! I wouldn't mind having that gadget:))

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  14. Thanks for the tip, will have to keep an eye for this :)
    Beautiful little stitching, looks really cute!

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  15. OMG where has that been all my life? Thanks SO MUCH for posting about it, I really need this as I have problems with those little tails all the time.

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