The pin pusher in discussion is the narrow metal rod with a dimple in the end
of the metal. A caution, though. There are two versions of this made by
different people.   One has the dimple curving in from the edge of the
metal rod. The other has a tiny straight-walled section cut in the rod in
front of the curved dimple. It's the second one that works well as a pin
lifter. The tiny straight section will catch under the edge of the pin head
for lifting. The first kind has no edge to catch on the pin. It is much
more difficult to lift pins with.
Another caution to new lacemakers. One common pin lifter looks like the
forked tongue of a snake. Be very careful with this one. It's very easy to
catch a point under a thread instead of just under the pinhead. It can cut
the thread when lifting the pin.
Of course, you can skip using either of these tools if your pattern is
completely finished. Use the Cantu method -- just grab the edges of the
pricking and lift the whole thing off the pillow. It takes a tug, but the
pins are much easier to remove from the project when not stuck in the
pillow. If it's a large project, lift one corner or section at a lime.Â
When the teacher demonstrated this in class, I thought of all the pins I had
laboriously pulled out of projects over the years.
Happy lacing,Alice in Oregon -- where we had lots of rain interspersed with
brief glimpses of the sun. PS -- My lace exhibit is now up in Tillamook,
Oregon, for the next two months.
On Wednesday, November 11, 2015 12:15 PM, Susan <[email protected]>
wrote:
Hello All! Just wanted to share a hint I learned from Louise Colgan--use
the pin pusher sort of sideways to lift pins. Since it is a smooth
cylindrical surface, it doesn't have little "feet" to disturb your lace.Â
Just slip the lip of the pusher under the edge of your pin head. Hope this
helps Julia with her scarf adventure. Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Erie, PA USA
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