Originally Posted by quilterpam
Originally Posted by SherriB
When I need to number the rows of a quilt, I use numbered beads. I put the numbered bead onto a safety pin and then pin it to one end of the row. I make sure to keep the pins on the same end of the rows. This has saved me hours of ripping.
What a good idea!!! I use post-its but sometimes they fall or the pin falls out.
I think this is my favorite hint- I am always numbering things...
Here are mine:
Pointed wooden skewer for turning tubes and punching out corners, also for use as a stilletto,
Plastic table cloth with flannel back for a planning board, it is portable if you need to move it to another place, and the fabric sticks to the flannel (if you have to move it, you will have to pin). The tablecloth has a little more body than just a plain piece or flannel.
Old x-rays for template plastic
Disposable surgical kit has a nice little tray to keep tools, plus has a scalpel and some hemostats and other tools (my doc gave me after some minor surgery)
Small piece of felt (cut it out in a cute shape like a flower or whatever) to pin on your shirt when you are at the longarm to stick little loose threads onto.