Comments on: Finding a substitute pricking tool

By: Yvonne may

Yvonne may — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:13:24 +0000

I have made a pricking tool using a fine sharp needle and a cork from a wine bottle. Push the eye of the needle into the cork [using a hard surface] to the length that you need. I also use another cork to protect myself and the needle. his makes nice fine holes and you end up with a nicer looking card.Also the size of the cork is better for my arthritic fingers.

By: Nora

Nora — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 20:48:58 +0000

For a pricking tool I use a mechanical pencil with the lead removed. Replacing the lead with a straight pin that I have nipped the head off.
This makes it â€œretractableâ€ if I want to take it with me.

By: cathy

cathy — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:30:20 +0000

I staarted this craft with a Tpin that you use in upholstery. Then I had the suggestion from myhubby to use a timy scredriver that had changleable tiny ends. I liked the long handle but not the tiiip. Then Making Memories came out with a pricking tool–a long handle with a fixed sharp tip. THey now have a heavieeeer version that I even like better. They sell for $3 each.
I teach this craft to others and I start them with the t-pin and then show them the other. I tell them to start with a cheaper verssion just incaase you dont like the craft.
For the size needle–I love using the 24 and 26 cross stitching blunt needles. cathy

By: DJ

DJ — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:05:54 +0000

Hi Kiri,

I use a Number 10 embroidery needle for stitching without beads.

I use a size 10 English beading needle for small seed beads and bugle beads.

By: Kiri

Kiri — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:08:39 +0000

Hi All,
Could you people that are experienced please tell me the correct size needle to use. I have been told to use beading needles but find them very bending, and I broke my needle threader trying to thread it, and some needles make the holes too big. Many thanks.

By: DJ

DJ — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 07:43:44 +0000

Hi Linda. My Stitching Cards web site has a huge selection of stitching patterns, both free and for purchase. Please see the advertisement in the right hand column of this blog for a link. My Form-A-Lines web site also has some free patterns and details of where you can purchase printed pattern booklets.

By: Linda

Linda — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:36:10 +0000

I have just started looking into doing stitching cards. I am having a terrible time trying to find patterns in the USA. I would like to be able to make Christmas cards for my relative this year. Any suggestions on websites?
Thanks,
Linda

By: DJ

DJ — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:34:31 +0000

Thank you for this great feedback Jenny, Ruth, Mitch and JoAnne. It is very interesting to hear about the equipment you are using. I particularly like the idea of foam swim boards or garden kneeling pads, which is really thinking outside of the box.

By: JoAnne Atherton

JoAnne Atherton — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:32:40 +0000

I am enjoying your site as I learned how to do card stitch in Florida last winter and have continued with a few ladies here in Canada. We use foam swim boards or garden kneeling pads for pricking and were very excited to find our local dollar store selling pricking pens for $1.00 canadian. The patterns from form-a-line and stitching cards are inspiring. Thanks so much for the great hobby. I love that I can create something in an afternoon. Keep up the great work.

By: mitch

mitch — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:56:56 +0000

Hi David
It is wonderful to see that you are shareing the diffrent types of pricking tool with us I have to be honest I used to do pergamano but since finding out about stitching cards have been hooked ever since, I have used my pricking tools to prick out my cards ever since I started and since I often do more than one card at a time the pergamano tool is the best and it can be used it a pencil grip if your hand gets tired and is great to use the other tools I tend to use to emboss from the back of the card to make some of the elements stand out