I use 1/2 quilters masking tape when hand quilting and have spent the past couple of days trying to buy some rolls without any luck at all. I am so frustrated as I use it almost every day and thought when this roll ran out I would get another one without any problems.
I have been told by numerous quilt shops they don't stock it anymore as 'nobody hand quilts anymore' ! I have tried hardware stores, paint stores, auto parts stores and no luck - they have 3/4 inch and upwards. Can anyone tell me where I can purchase rolls of the 1/2 inch quilters masking tape (3M 2214 brand if possible) from anywhere in Australia or the US online. Or am I the only one who uses the tape now ??? |
Use 1/2"painters tape instead. Works just the same!
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Originally Posted by alikat110
Use 1/2"painters tape instead. Works just the same!
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It appears to be readily available online. Just Google 3M 2214 masking tape.
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i can't believe the shop would say that no one hand quilts anymore. they should join the QB to see
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Yes, painter's tape works really well. Doesn't leave any residue. When desperate for a certain width I've even used my ruler and rotary cutter to trim down the 2 inch width.
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I use the 1/2 or 3/4 inch painters masking tape for a lot of different things. It does not leave a residue on the fabric and very easy to get off.
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I use painters tape. If I want a smaller size--1/2 inch and only have 1 inch tape for example I simply put it over 2 rows and stitch away. It doesnt leave any residue and can be reused for several rows before the sticky goes away. I cross-hatched a whole quilt that way.
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I feel like I just saw this online somewhere. I'll see if I can figure out where I was.
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I could not find 1/2 masking tape or painters tape at walmart or hdwe store. I cut it down using ruler & rotary cutter.
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