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Old 01-02-2012, 06:13 PM
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You found a much better deal!
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Did you pay the $6.00 to ship it? I found it on Amazon.com for $6.04 plus 4.04 shipping. Or. $10.39 free shipping.
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Old 01-02-2012, 08:01 PM
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[QUOTE=carolaug;4834590]So many gadgets out there that we use once or twice and throw them in the closet never to be used again. I tried a seam ripper today that will be glued to my hip...love it...I made a sewing mistake (surprise)..time to try out the new seam ripper from Mighty Bright. This seam ripper is AWESOME. It is totally worth it. I love the magnifier. what a huge difference. and love how the seam ripper can rotate. It really does make ripping out seams a breeze and I can see what I am doing. Having a light on it is a nice bonus!

Sounds great but at the cost I hope it stays sharp a good long time.
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Old 01-03-2012, 04:19 AM
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I love Tiger Tape for making half-square triangles.
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Old 01-03-2012, 04:28 AM
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Two things: A $3.00 stylus I bought at the LQS and a cotton tweezer made by clover,for pulling out the thread after the ripper has been lurking about. My friend gave it to me as a birthday present and it saves my fingers big time.
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Old 01-03-2012, 05:35 AM
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On item is the "Add a quarter ruler" - great for paper piecing. My turntable cutting mat is another very handy item. I guess the item other than the sewing machine that I use the most is my "June Taylor Press N Cut" my daughter gave me for Christmas a few years ago - one side is for ironing, the other a cutting mat - I live in a townhome and my kitchen/living room is my sewing area, can't really keep the ironing board up for ironing the blocks as I complete them, this little mat is ideal.
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Old 01-03-2012, 06:20 AM
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My June Taylor rulers.
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Old 01-03-2012, 06:31 AM
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Main item, though not used on a daily basis: the Simplicity Bias Tape Maker. Worth every penny. I'm always amazed as the fabric comes out the folding/pressing area and it's even. Great time saver.
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Old 01-03-2012, 06:49 AM
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My Olfa rotary cutter. My favorite is the one where you squeeze to cut and the blade automatically goes back "up" when you release it.
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Old 01-03-2012, 06:51 AM
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I love using the Wing Clipper templet for making flying Geese.
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Old 01-03-2012, 06:55 AM
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I use a crochet hook. I find it just as effective.

Originally Posted by joysewer View Post
I wouldn't be without the Kwik Klip that helps close pins when you are pin basting.....it really saves the fingers!
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