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Old 06-21-2014, 02:11 PM
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Look at this post. Lots of great ideas for on the go containers:

http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...o-t248769.html
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Old 06-21-2014, 02:17 PM
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I have the med size Fiskars punch and it is one inch across in the center from point to point. What size is the large and extra large across the center from point to point?
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Old 06-22-2014, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Onebyone View Post
What size is the large and extra large across the center from point to point?
The extra large is 2 inches. Not sure what the large measures, I don't have that one. But if your medium is 1", and my XL is 2", then I'd guess the large is 1.5".

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Old 06-22-2014, 12:20 PM
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Hopefully, your surgery recovery won't be any worse than my sister's. She had a complete hysterectomy (laproscopic) and did very well. She went to a swap meet about 10 days later. Prayersfrom the gulf for speedy recovery.
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Old 06-22-2014, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by KalamaQuilts View Post
I use altoid tins for my tools, you'd be surprised what all can fit in there. Right now I'm hand sewing little houses and the tin has 1 spool of mettler thread, thread heaven, stork scissors and something else but I can't remember right now
A thimble, maybe?
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I use the Poka Dots for my go bag instead of a thimble. I have lost too many thimbles on the go!

Thanks Peckish for the picture. I think the large size is what I want. Next time I'm at JoAnns with a coupon I'll get it.
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Old 06-22-2014, 01:11 PM
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Peckish, my local Michaels has them (no Joanns in Canada) and I plan to pick one up tomorrow. Thanks for showing the size on your ruler. That was very helpful!
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I use the ziploc bag method too. The only thing I haven't heard mention is that I use the Clover round necklace thread cutter. It looks like a medallion and cuts thread like a charm. I have it attached to a ribbon around my neck when I sew, no poking or dropping the scissors.
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