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Household items turned quilting notions?

Old 10-14-2010, 12:31 PM
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My sister actually came up with this hint ,but I do use it alot. When making postcards "the embrodery kind" Or " Lables for your Quilts". I cut freezer paper the size of a sheet of paper (8 1/2 x 11), press some thin muslin to it wait for it to cool, then run it thru the printer.. My printer is a ink jet, I have not tried it on any other printer types yet. I use several programs that will type in diffrent styles, makes making them more fun. Also, the sheets usually only work on 2 rounds thru the printer, most of the wax on the paper is gone then.--recycle to make patterns. Oh, and if your printer works with EQ- you can make the design on several copies then sew together...
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When I did this, the ink washed off.
did you heat-set the ink from the ink jet with an iron? I think you have to do that (I haven't tested this myself)
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Old 10-14-2010, 12:37 PM
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Saw this idea a while ago and contacted the bird experts. They said to make sure the pieces are no longer than 3 or 4 inches for safety. Great ideas folks!
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My sewing room is in my basement, so when I needed a second pincushion, I went over to the the kids toy area and grabbed a Furby. Makes a great pin cushion,stands on the table and is small.(the kids are older, they don't mind)

I discovered that my sewing machine with the expanded base fits perfectly on the keyboard shelf of an old corner computer desk I dont use anymore. Its like having a custom sewing table.

I use a glass next to my machine to hold cut threads, and squares of batting to hold threads by the longarm. When they are covered, I chuck them. (can you tell I have a thread problem!!)
I saw an idea for thread and small scraps for bird lovers. Put in a hanging basket and the birds take them for nests. I have been putting mine in a plastic bag hanging by the cutting table to remind me and will do that in the spring.
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Old 10-14-2010, 12:39 PM
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I bought one of the shoe organizers that hangs on the back of the door and use it to hold rolls of stabilizer and also bought a roll of the exam table paper on ebay and keep it in the organizer.

I was fortunate to find a drafting table at a cheap price with rollers. I was able to find a cutting mat that was exactly twice as big as the table top so cut it in half and use large binder clips to keep the mat on the top of the table - and have the other half for when the first one wears out! Also can remove the mat and use the table in the tilted position when I am drafting a quilt pattern or using my light box. The best part is being able to wheel it right beside my sewing machine and then wheel it away when it's not needed.
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Old 10-14-2010, 12:46 PM
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Use little girl metal hair clips to hold layers together instead of straight pins when finishing my quilt and sewing on the binding.
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Old 10-14-2010, 01:01 PM
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Great ideas! Love them all.
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Old 10-14-2010, 01:16 PM
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Fantastic idea! Will put my threads out for our friends. I'm lucky to have a 45 foot Colorado Blue Spruce right outside my craft room window and watch the birds all year long.
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Old 10-14-2010, 01:37 PM
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I use liquid bandage when I cut or poke myself so I don't bleed all over everything.
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Old 10-14-2010, 02:25 PM
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Oh, I forgot about the silica packs to keep things dry. I have one in my buttons and in my needle and scissors drawer.

I will nix the dry air for blowing out the bobbin area. It can actually blow very minute bits into areas you can't get to. My technician says not to use it and they don't use it in the shop. A vacuum works better as it pulls out the gook or a paintbrush or makeup brush.

I repurposed an old filing cabinet with the deep drawers for holding patterns and books. I sanded and repainted it. Looks reall purdy now. You would never know it is from the 60's.
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Old 10-14-2010, 02:34 PM
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I agree with wvdek....in all the classes, dealers, etc., that I have been with, all do not recommend the can of air. Get one of those mini-vacuum attachments for your own vacuum cleaner...they sell them everywhere, on ebay, etc., and use that instead. This is also great for the back of your computer & other electronic parts and equipment.
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Old 10-14-2010, 03:16 PM
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I use a small piece of the non-skid material (for under rugs) to keep my foot pedal from inching away from me. For notions, I used the plastic 'take-out' containers from our local Chinese restaurant. They are a perfect size and the lid snaps on tightly, so things don't fall out in my tote bag.
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