Unusual tool?
07-24-2015, 07:15 PM
#22
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Originally Posted by Fastpedal
I use rubberized shelf covering to do my FMQ. I cut it into squares and just lay it on the quilt under my hands. I can move the quilt around easily and my hands are free (not having to remove gloves) to remove pins, etc as I quilt.
07-24-2015, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by ruby2shoes
Does anyone have any weird, "unintentional" favourite quilting tools in their sewing box?
I was squaring up some blocks this afternoon and my fingers were getting sore swiping away the skinny wisps of thread and fabric cut from each block when I hit upon the idea of using a recently purchased shaving brush...you know the sort....nice chunky little handle for easy grip and big boof of soft bristles. Now with a quick swipe around the edge of my square and block I can woosh away all those pesky little threads and fabric tatters leaving me with a lovely neat freshly squared block.
I was squaring up some blocks this afternoon and my fingers were getting sore swiping away the skinny wisps of thread and fabric cut from each block when I hit upon the idea of using a recently purchased shaving brush...you know the sort....nice chunky little handle for easy grip and big boof of soft bristles. Now with a quick swipe around the edge of my square and block I can woosh away all those pesky little threads and fabric tatters leaving me with a lovely neat freshly squared block.
07-25-2015, 04:43 AM
#26
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Location: Spring Lake, NJ
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My favorite and most recent find is the $ store lint roller. I have an indoor/outdoor rug in my sewing room and the teeny/tiny threads (I am a PP piecer,need I say more) grip to that carpet like glue and the vacuum must go over & over & over to grab those little suckers.....roll that little lint catcher over once or twice and they gather like it's a party!!!! Try it on the ironing board also, works like a charm........and for a buck, you can afford more than one!!!!!
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