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    Old 05-13-2011, 11:15 AM
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    Everyone -
    I've been working on handquilting a quilt for a long time (so long, i won't mention how long!).
    I have it pinbasted and I love working on it in my lap. It's more portable than I thought a king-sized quilt might be, even.

    I thought I'd start this conversation - if anyone on the board quilts on the go, how do you carry your notions?

    I have a little felted wool bag that is a mess and I thought I'd see if anyone had some advice.

    This is what I carry:
    a load of new needles
    2 spools thread
    small scissors
    thimble
    threadwax
    baby pliers
    pack of gum
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    Old 05-13-2011, 11:21 AM
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    Sounds like you have everything you need! I do the same and the only thing you left out was chocolate LOL
    I use any tote bag that will fit the quilt and any small zippered bag for my supplies.
    Oh- depending on how I mark it I may bring along some quarter inch tape or chalk and my quilting template.
    Also a small bottle of hand sanitizer.

    Isn't it fun??? I love it :D
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    Old 05-13-2011, 12:55 PM
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    I don't use the pliers, I use a rubber finger on my index finger to pull my needle. That way I'm always ready, no looking for a rubber band or pliers. Everything fits in a little tin. I keep a magnet in the lid. If a needle gets bent or unusable, I put it under the magnet until I get home and can put it in a prescription bottle to dispose of it.
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    Old 05-13-2011, 04:24 PM
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    I actually have 2 bags that I use for quilting on the go.

    One is for yo-yo's: It is a silver cosmetic bag with about 100 cutouts of the yo-yo circles, snips, yo-yo maker, package of needles, thread heaven, thimble pads, pliers, seam ripper, thread, plastic bag for the finished yo-yo's; rubber gripper, and a notebook and pen.

    The second is for applique or regular sewing/quilting: I have a seperate two sided cosmetic bag, which contains duplicates of the above plus pins, a thumb pin cushion, ruler, sewing machine needles, glue stick, marking pen, tape measure, calculator and a rotary cutter.

    Depending on where I am going and how long I am gone, I just grab the bag and go.

    With the second one, I also grab the project I am working on, a small cutting mat/ironing pad and travel iron, along with my Featherweight. This is usually for an overnight trip or a vacation.

    I can be ready in a couple of minutes!
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    Old 05-13-2011, 04:37 PM
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    I also carry a few pins as well!
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    Old 05-13-2011, 04:56 PM
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    I use a pencil bag "like to bag the kids use for school" for one and I have made a coulpe bags too. I put some mosit towels in my too.
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    Old 05-13-2011, 05:03 PM
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    I carry what you do, usually my stencil/markers of choice for that project and rubber fingers. I toss it all into a ziplock bag and just roll it up in the quilt. I usually use a hoop so that makes a 'bed' sort of for the baggie; stencil; etc. But I like the idea of the 'pencil case'. Might just have to look for one of those as the baggies usually develop holes. I actually have several in a tote bag next to my sewing chair now for extra thread, etc.
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