LuAnn, I don't recall the official name but I know that it IS intended for pushing "pulled" threads to the backside of the garment. I'm sure any sewing supply place would carry them. It's about three inches long. It is a shiny silver color. And looks like an oversized stick pin without a head. Sure is a lot faster than trying to find which thread is attached to the looping thread on the back side. You would find this in the accessories area by all the rippers and thimbles and such. Ed -----Original Message----- From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of image embriodery Sent: Friday, December 30, 2005 8:41 AM To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [amayausers] Re: Best fix for loose stitches Ed, What is that little device called? Thanks, LuAnn ----- Original Message ----- From: Ed Orantes To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, December 30, 2005 5:29 AM Subject: [amayausers] Re: Best fix for loose stitches LuAnn, When ever I see a loop of thread like what you've described, I try to pull it to the back side and then hit it with some "Frey Check". I also own a little device I picked up at Wal*Mart in the sewing dept. that is used for just such an occurrence. It resembles a large pin and the tail end of the shaft is kind of scratchy-like as opposed to the front end which is smooth. You push this "Pin" through what should be the needle penetration where the loop of thread is going through the fabric and as the scratchy end is pulled through to the back side of the fabric, it pulls the extra length of thread thru to the back side with it. Then, of course, you can hit it with some Frey Check or Frey Block or simply tie it up/down to the other surrounding stitches on the back side of the garment with a length of thread. Ed Orantes 504-258-6260 -----Original Message----- From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of image embriodery Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2005 11:45 AM To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [amayausers] Best fix for loose stitches What is the best way to fix a "loop" in a stitched section. I am running a design that has 2 inch high lettering, full block outline. In two spots in the letter "A" there are a couple of big loops on the surface. It has also occurred in two other letters. If I trim on the surface will the entire letter loosen up? Thank you in advance for your time. LuAnn @ Image Embroidery Because Your "Image" Matters