Household items turned quilting notions?
10-16-2010, 07:58 PM
#321
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Location: San Antonio, Texas
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Originally Posted by amandasgramma
I use bamboo skewers as a "stilleto". I cut one in half and taped the cut end. Works great and is CHEAP!
I use freezer paper for appliqueing
I have a wire "tray" thing that our flatware came in to hold my rulers.
I bought old plastic flatware trays at thrift stores to hold my individual pieces.
I haven't got it finished yet, but I was able to find a 6 foot roller shade at a thrift store for $10.00. I bought some flannel and will glue the flannel to it. VOILA - a designer wall!!!!
I use freezer paper for appliqueing
I have a wire "tray" thing that our flatware came in to hold my rulers.
I bought old plastic flatware trays at thrift stores to hold my individual pieces.
I haven't got it finished yet, but I was able to find a 6 foot roller shade at a thrift store for $10.00. I bought some flannel and will glue the flannel to it. VOILA - a designer wall!!!!
10-16-2010, 08:20 PM
#323
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Camarillo, CA
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Originally Posted by sewlady
Originally Posted by garysgal
I hope these qualify:
I use a receipe card box for all of my quilting books. I write the title, author and then file them. I can keep better track of them, especially if I loan one out.
I have a supply of lint rollers for rag quilts. They pick up all the loose threads faster than I can.
I also have a mid-size mirror that I hang by my quilting frame. When I want to check the stitches on the back, I slide it under the quilt and can see how they look.
I use a receipe card box for all of my quilting books. I write the title, author and then file them. I can keep better track of them, especially if I loan one out.
I have a supply of lint rollers for rag quilts. They pick up all the loose threads faster than I can.
I also have a mid-size mirror that I hang by my quilting frame. When I want to check the stitches on the back, I slide it under the quilt and can see how they look.
10-17-2010, 04:05 AM
#325
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Western NYS
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Originally Posted by Suzan Larrimore
I broke a springed clothes pin in half, use the flat part to open and hand press seams the way I want them to go. It keeps my finger from getting burned.
10-17-2010, 04:19 AM
#328
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Location: Louisiana
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I use any of the above. One of my ways of utilizing nice jars from jellies or whatever, is to store threads in them. I sort the threads in colors and put the jars on shelves. It's attractive and easy to find the color I need. I used to do garment sewing so I still have the smaller spools. I also use clear jars for buttons, etc.
10-17-2010, 04:20 AM
#329
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Louisiana
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Originally Posted by jdavis
Originally Posted by Suzan Larrimore
I broke a springed clothes pin in half, use the flat part to open and hand press seams the way I want them to go. It keeps my finger from getting burned.
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