Stuff you Use for Quilting, that isn't originally for Quilting!!!
09-15-2011, 05:38 AM
#51
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I converted a wooden papertowel holder for large spools of thread. I drilled small holes in the base and put in two more dowels and put some eyelet lag screws in the top for thread guides. It can hold 3 large thread cones.
09-15-2011, 05:39 AM
#52
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Wooden kebab to push material under needle.
Rubber fingers from office supply store to pull needle through when hand quilting.
Large plastic salad containers to hold fat quarters and scraps of material for paper piecing.(these are similar to shoe boxes)
Medicine bottles to hold quilting and applique needles.
Rubber fingers from office supply store to pull needle through when hand quilting.
Large plastic salad containers to hold fat quarters and scraps of material for paper piecing.(these are similar to shoe boxes)
Medicine bottles to hold quilting and applique needles.
09-15-2011, 05:41 AM
#53
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A magnatic bowl that macanics? use for tools. I put straight pins and whatever else I can that will stick to it.
Originally Posted by texpat45
Painter's tape to mark straight line quilting patterns.
I also use a silverware caddy for tools, pens, pencils, etc.
Small dining table for my sewing table.
Empty plastic slide boxes for pins, and other small items.
There are probably other things I can't think of right now!
I also use a silverware caddy for tools, pens, pencils, etc.
Small dining table for my sewing table.
Empty plastic slide boxes for pins, and other small items.
There are probably other things I can't think of right now!
09-15-2011, 05:41 AM
#54
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Baskets - all different sizes for storing fabric, notions, stabilizer rolls, etc.
Wooden crates for storing books
Gopher Grab it tool for picking up stuff that has fallen on the floor and isn't magnetic.
Wooden crates for storing books
Gopher Grab it tool for picking up stuff that has fallen on the floor and isn't magnetic.
09-15-2011, 05:44 AM
#55
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I also use the hanging closet sweater organizers to keep quilt kits together and plastic shoe boxes to hold projects that I have in process.
Originally Posted by quiltingb1
I use a dish drainer to store my rulers.
Gift wrap tissue paper (white) for applique, paper piecing and tracing my quilting designs,
Shoe cabinet to hold fat quarters.
Hanging closet organizer to keep fabrics for my WIPs separated.
Gift wrap tissue paper (white) for applique, paper piecing and tracing my quilting designs,
Shoe cabinet to hold fat quarters.
Hanging closet organizer to keep fabrics for my WIPs separated.
09-15-2011, 05:49 AM
#56
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I stole my dh's 48" t-square - does a wonderful job cutting long borders
I've made a sandpaper board with 220 grit and cardboard to sign blocks or to draw my diagonals with.
styrofoam insulation board as a design wall
4x8 plywood table for a sewing/cutting/layout table
small plastic storage bins w/lids for projects
plastic drawer units for storing stuff in
baskets for scraps and holding quilting items that are used all the time.
Dang, I know there's more, I just can't think of it. As soon as I post, I'll go'll dang! LOL
I've made a sandpaper board with 220 grit and cardboard to sign blocks or to draw my diagonals with.
styrofoam insulation board as a design wall
4x8 plywood table for a sewing/cutting/layout table
small plastic storage bins w/lids for projects
plastic drawer units for storing stuff in
baskets for scraps and holding quilting items that are used all the time.
Dang, I know there's more, I just can't think of it. As soon as I post, I'll go'll dang! LOL
09-15-2011, 05:54 AM
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Originally Posted by sewcrafty
Dang, I know there's more, I just can't think of it. As soon as I post, I'll go'll dang! LOL
:lol:
09-15-2011, 05:57 AM
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Originally Posted by QuiltE
Originally Posted by olebat
Originally Posted by Glassquilt
Hubby - he's colorblind but can't be beat when it comes to value
Where, pray tell, does one buy such quilt-fashionista
eyeglasses? :)
09-15-2011, 05:57 AM
#60
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I use an empty paper towel roll to roll my binding on and I slip it over a metal clothes hanger that i have cut the bottom part of and slip the paper towel roll over it and hang it on the wall behind my sewing machine to unroll my binding as I sew. You can buy such things but mine was FREE.
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