household items used for quilting
07-01-2014, 12:43 PM
#61
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I used WASHABLE chalk and rub it lightly over dark colors before I FMQ with a dark thread. It really helps me see where I've quilted and where I need to go next. It is dusty but no big deal since I always wash my quilts before I give them away. Just remember to use washable sidewalk chalk.
07-01-2014, 01:08 PM
#62
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Location: Florida
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Use those tiny kids cloth like pony tail holders around thread bobbins to keep threads from unraveling
Those foam shelf liner to put under machines to keep from sliding around while sewing
Rubber tubing found @ hardware stores cut to specific length is great @ removing bulb from machine as long as fits inside it
Those foam shelf liner to put under machines to keep from sliding around while sewing
Rubber tubing found @ hardware stores cut to specific length is great @ removing bulb from machine as long as fits inside it
07-01-2014, 03:56 PM
#63
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Originally Posted by patski
I use a cupcake pan with the red solo cups in them to hold pens, scissors and other items to keep on hand. A dish drainer to hole the accuquilt dies, the $5 magnetic bar from Harbor freight to hold my scissors/ I use the smallest plastic containers for pins/small items
07-01-2014, 05:15 PM
#64
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Originally Posted by MargeD
In a class I took with Carol Doak several years ago, she suggested using a postcard, or the inserts you get in abundance in magazines when paper piecing to fold over the paper before sewing the next piece. She also uses plastic meat or similar type trays from the grocery store to hold cut pieces for paper piecing. I use Freezer paper when working with appliques, as well as using it for a pressing cloth when fusing applique pieces. In addition to qt. and gal. zip lock bags, I also use the very large, 2 1/2 gal., I think, zip lock bags to keep my projects separated, with pattern, fabrics, etc., so I'm less likely to lose pieces/patterns, etc. when I begin a fabric, hold a work in progress, or just keep everything together so I don't lose them.
Jeri
07-01-2014, 07:03 PM
#66
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Originally Posted by Onetomatoplant
I use wooden clothespins (the kind with the spring, not the antique ones) when I'm sewing on my binding; I've almost stopped using pins and instead use Elmer's glue; and I use a chopstick or skewers for lots of miscellaneous tasks.
07-01-2014, 08:45 PM
#68
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Location: Central Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
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I use a large coffee cup near my machine to catch snips and threads,
a old flower vase on the table I cut on for the same thing,
Corelle plates and bowls and cups for cutting circles, since they don't dull my cutter,
sharpies to hide boo-boos,
old tupperware to store sewing gadgets,
cheap baggies to store cutting templates,
freezer paper for appliqué,
a kid's plastic pencil box to store my rotary cutter and extra blades in
A plastic box type embroidery floss organizer to keep track of extra machine feet
an inside glazed flower pot to hold cones of thread while using them with my DSM
An old beeswax candle for drawing my hand sewing thread through
Two office desk organizers for my small tools, bobbins, forceps, etc.
a hanging key holder on the wall above my ironing board to hold small scissors for snips while pressing, and a small bottle of distilled water for misting while ironing
a clipboard hung over my sewing table to hold patterns where I can see them and they don't get buried that way.
A desk fan that I clip near me while sewing to keep me cool
binder clips for holding the binding in place as I hand sew
a canning jar to hold my supply of safety pins for when I am pinning a quilt.
three old dressers for storing some of my fabric
A rubber eraser for pulling all the threads with I "frog sew" (rippit, rippit)
A bamboo spatula to hold creases while they cool while ironing
Gallon zipper plastic bags to keep things organized as I cut pieces for a quilt
extra paint brushes to keep the lint out of my sewing machine.
color books for applique
I could go on and on, but I will leave room for other's ideas.
a old flower vase on the table I cut on for the same thing,
Corelle plates and bowls and cups for cutting circles, since they don't dull my cutter,
sharpies to hide boo-boos,
old tupperware to store sewing gadgets,
cheap baggies to store cutting templates,
freezer paper for appliqué,
a kid's plastic pencil box to store my rotary cutter and extra blades in
A plastic box type embroidery floss organizer to keep track of extra machine feet
an inside glazed flower pot to hold cones of thread while using them with my DSM
An old beeswax candle for drawing my hand sewing thread through
Two office desk organizers for my small tools, bobbins, forceps, etc.
a hanging key holder on the wall above my ironing board to hold small scissors for snips while pressing, and a small bottle of distilled water for misting while ironing
a clipboard hung over my sewing table to hold patterns where I can see them and they don't get buried that way.
A desk fan that I clip near me while sewing to keep me cool
binder clips for holding the binding in place as I hand sew
a canning jar to hold my supply of safety pins for when I am pinning a quilt.
three old dressers for storing some of my fabric
A rubber eraser for pulling all the threads with I "frog sew" (rippit, rippit)
A bamboo spatula to hold creases while they cool while ironing
Gallon zipper plastic bags to keep things organized as I cut pieces for a quilt
extra paint brushes to keep the lint out of my sewing machine.
color books for applique
I could go on and on, but I will leave room for other's ideas.
07-01-2014, 09:16 PM
#69
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: The Deep South near Cajun Country, USA
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Originally Posted by [email protected]
Marge where do you find the 2 1/2 gal Ziplocks? I can't find them anywhere.
Jeri
Jeri
07-01-2014, 09:24 PM
#70
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Location: The Deep South near Cajun Country, USA
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I have a hanging closet, see through organizer for my pantographs. The organizer has pockets going down both sizes, and let's me see the design of the pantos. I only have 40 or 50 pantos and it's plenty of storage.
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