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#81
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This is a great tip since I drive back and forth to AZ in the fall and again in Spring. NOW my problem is how do I find a "to go" project that I can keep in the car and pick up on. I do hand quilt sometimes and I applique. Just can't decide what I can do that I won't forget where I am on it. Sorry, I'm old. Suggestions?
#82
I keep a carpenters square in my sewing room. Great for straightening fabric and used regularly for a lot of things. Yes, it is good for using with a rotary cutter. One item I would not be without. I also have a straight long metal ruler that is 54 inches long which works great with the decorator fabric. Real handy.
#83
Originally Posted by Nancy11442
This is a great tip since I drive back and forth to AZ in the fall and again in Spring. NOW my problem is how do I find a "to go" project that I can keep in the car and pick up on. I do hand quilt sometimes and I applique. Just can't decide what I can do that I won't forget where I am on it. Sorry, I'm old. Suggestions?
When I'm following directions, I keep a pencil handy and if I'm interrupted, I just put a little check mark to mark my place. Then I find the mark when I get back to it. As a first grade teacher I had to learn all kinds of tricks and that was one of my most used. Even when I crochet, I keep the old pencil handy.
And---you're not old, just seasoned. Good luck.
#85
Originally Posted by Pati- in Phx
You can also brush on clear nail polish and sprinkle it with salt before it dries. The salt acts as "grips" too. and it is easy to redo.
#86
Originally Posted by Nancy11442
This is a great tip since I drive back and forth to AZ in the fall and again in Spring. NOW my problem is how do I find a "to go" project that I can keep in the car and pick up on. I do hand quilt sometimes and I applique. Just can't decide what I can do that I won't forget where I am on it. Sorry, I'm old. Suggestions?
#87
Originally Posted by Nancy11442
This is a great tip since I drive back and forth to AZ in the fall and again in Spring. NOW my problem is how do I find a "to go" project that I can keep in the car and pick up on. I do hand quilt sometimes and I applique. Just can't decide what I can do that I won't forget where I am on it. Sorry, I'm old. Suggestions?
Yo-yo's are good for quick and easy on the go projects. I just keep a bag in the car with a bunch of pre-cut circles, needles, and thread. (Easy if you cut some from your scraps when you're cleaning up after a finished project) There's no marking and no keeping up with where you left off involved. :D
The best part is, I end up with tons of yo-yos. If I need a quick gift, I can grab some and whip up something quick. And using modern color schemes gives new life to this "old lady" style that even the young generation loves!
#88
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Boston
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I may have just sent a bit -- accidental, sorry.
Most T-squares have a bit of a lip on the 'T', where it attaches to the long part. This lip catches the edge of your drawing table, or cutting mat, keeping it perpendicular to the edge.
Usually this type of 'T-square' comes from an art supply store and is used for technical drawing, engineers or architects. They are often wood-ish with plastic edges on the long part and the 'T' ion mine is black.
Mary
Most T-squares have a bit of a lip on the 'T', where it attaches to the long part. This lip catches the edge of your drawing table, or cutting mat, keeping it perpendicular to the edge.
Usually this type of 'T-square' comes from an art supply store and is used for technical drawing, engineers or architects. They are often wood-ish with plastic edges on the long part and the 'T' ion mine is black.
Mary
#89
I have a metal L ruler that I "borrowed" from my mom. I was at a friends house and her hubby is a plumber and he had one of these rulers where we were going to sew and I grabbed it to square up and cut fabric and it worked beautiful. was at my moms and saw hers and had to borrow it. I have already used it a dozen times. when I am cutting a lot of stuff it works great for long lines of fabric. mostly because it is really heavy and holds the fabric really well.
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