QuiltE

The little plastic tub that bulk chewing gum comes in .... as a Sharps Disposal. Put in old rotary blades, broken needles, bent pins, etc.

steelecg

great ideas

redbugsullivan

A long pointed tweezer becomes a great stiletto, and is fine enough to get out those stubborn threads that seem to pop out when machine quilting. It gets used LOTS when cleaning the lint out of the treadle's VS and feed dog area.

pjemark

I'm a painter/decorator. I use some of my quilting rulers to measure when i'm doing a decorative finish and I also use the quilting rulers when i'm installing new knobs or pulls on kitchen cabinets. They are way better than the actual products that have been marketed for such use.

QuiltE

Rulers and rotary cutters for cutting/squaring paper, bristol board, scrapbooking, etc.

Irene Frohreich

I use my presser foot as a 3rd hand when ripping seams. Holds the fabric and allows me to seperated the seam and rip away with ease. Also doesn't stretch the fabric.

GABBYABBY

Great idea!!! I just remembered that I have one
of those!!! Thanks for jogging my memory!!!!

puck116

A grapefruit spoon to open and close basting pins. Or I used a plastic knife with a serrated edge when I couldn't find the grapefruit spoon.

Pieceful Quilter

My small Creative Memories scrap booking cutting mat goes with me to quilting class. It fits right next to my sewing machine in its case. It is easy to take, and it provides an extra layer of protection for my machine. My Creative Memories paper cutting templates are great for quilting and applique patterns.

QuiltE

I keep a mini-mat in front of my machine all the time ... plus it is a good guide for me to know the exact spot to set my machine when I move it, for my working comfort. Mat just fits between the machine and the table edge