Pass On The Best Idea You've Had While Quilting
#71
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Newberg, OR
Posts: 1,911
This is no longer true now that we are no longer using floppy discs. The only magnetic thing in today's computers is the hard disc and those are magnetically shielded. My husband is a masters level electronics engineer. I trust him to know.
Originally Posted by maine ladybug
I would be very careful about this. I was told when I bought my machine that anything magnetic can screw up your machine. Just like the computer you are using now, there are computer parts in the new machines. Even the pin holders you can buy to have you pins out in you should keep a distance from your machine. You may want to check with your dealer before you attach the magnetic strip to your machine. JMHO
Originally Posted by Carron
I glued a narrow magnetic strip across the top front of my sewing machine. Then when I am sewing something that has the straight pins and as they approach the needle, I pull them out and stick them onto the magnetic strip. Nothing falling onto the floor or worse into the lap.
#72
1. While wandering around in Harbor Freight I found these large plastic bins. They are $2.99 and hold about 20 yards of fabric. My shelves are too deep to use the mini bolts, so these bins work better for me.
2. I got a teflon oven liner and cut a small hole in it and use it on the bed of my machine while FMQing to help the fabric glide easier. I used my 20% off coupon at Bed Bath and Beyond so it was around $16.
2. I got a teflon oven liner and cut a small hole in it and use it on the bed of my machine while FMQing to help the fabric glide easier. I used my 20% off coupon at Bed Bath and Beyond so it was around $16.
#73
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 18,726
I buy those plastic report covers and use them in place of "template plastic"
I use the large black clips to hold my quilt to the table for basting the sandwich.
I use old prescription bottles to collect bent pins, broken pins, etc....just throw the thing away when full.
I use a narrow paint brush with the really long, soft, flexible bristles to clean the lint from my machine.
I use parchment paper instead of "applique sheets"
I use used dryer sheets to clean the gunk off my iron.
Thanks for the tips, I love them!
I use the large black clips to hold my quilt to the table for basting the sandwich.
I use old prescription bottles to collect bent pins, broken pins, etc....just throw the thing away when full.
I use a narrow paint brush with the really long, soft, flexible bristles to clean the lint from my machine.
I use parchment paper instead of "applique sheets"
I use used dryer sheets to clean the gunk off my iron.
Thanks for the tips, I love them!
#75
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: MS
Posts: 3,434
I can not take credit for this tip because I learned it from a post on the Quiltingboard. I have started saving my plastic (see through) food containers. They serve many purposes in my sewing room. I like them more than my $$$ purchashed Steralite containers because I can see through them better.
I cover my 'work bed' with plastic, when guest come the bedding is still clean and lint free.
I have enjoyed this post. Thank you for all the tips and tricks.
I cover my 'work bed' with plastic, when guest come the bedding is still clean and lint free.
I have enjoyed this post. Thank you for all the tips and tricks.
Left to right: Cake, Apple Turnovers, Strawberries/Apple Turnovers
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#76
This idea I tell everyone because it works so well. Go to Harbor Freight and buy a glass pane suction cup handle. Less than $6. Put it on your ruler as a handle. Your ruler will not slip around because you have a better grip on it and it keeps your fingers away from the edge of the ruler so they won't get sliced. Yes I learned that lesson from experience.
#77
I keep a jar next to my sewing machine and on the cutting table to toss thread and fabric that is too small to use. An old wicker basket is on the cutting table for small usable strips and another wicker basket for odd shaped usable pieces of fabric. The unusable strips go into a small basket and will go to the birds for their nests in the spring as some quilters here have recommended - love this idea!
This is a great post with so many wonderful suggestions! I have to finish reading what everyone has posted.
This is a great post with so many wonderful suggestions! I have to finish reading what everyone has posted.
#78
Originally Posted by Aurora
I washed an empty juice jug and cut off the top, then inserted it into my thread catcher. I just remove the jug to empty my threads at the end of the day. No more picking loose threads out of the bottomand off the sides of the thread catcher.
Also, I use a tool box for quilt guild and UFO days. Here are photos of my best idea for transporting my quilting gear.
Also, I use a tool box for quilt guild and UFO days. Here are photos of my best idea for transporting my quilting gear.
I've used thread bunnies for 30 years, but if I can get a plan together I SO want to use the idea of "beginners and enders" and get two quilts sewn at the same time!
I tuck a small piece of foam in the top loop of my cone holder to keep the thread from raveling, especially monofilament. It is just enough to control the thread, but not add to the tension.
Last spring I found my 3' silk wreath on my front porch was being decimated by birds looking for nesting material. Sew I draped narrow strips of fabric scraps (14" or so) on the wreath and the birds helped themselves. I now save the narrowest little strips separate from larger scraps and will be putting them out on the porch again this spring!
The larger fabric scraps and leftover batting pieces are saved and chopped up for stuffing pillows for pet beds which my guild donates to the local animal shelter. We made 185 pet beds last year on our annual sew-a-thon ...that's a lot of scraps!
#79
Originally Posted by dsb38327
I can not take credit for this tip because I learned it from a post on the Quiltingboard. I have started saving my plastic (see through) food containers. They serve many purposes in my sewing room. I like them more than my $$$ purchashed Steralite containers because I can see through them better.
I cover my 'work bed' with plastic, when guest come the bedding is still clean and lint free.
I have enjoyed this post. Thank you for all the tips and tricks.
I cover my 'work bed' with plastic, when guest come the bedding is still clean and lint free.
I have enjoyed this post. Thank you for all the tips and tricks.
Oh, oooh! I have another one... I use empty TicTac containers to hold beads for embellishing
#80
Originally Posted by Central Ohio Quilter
I have use the black office binder clips for holding together the layers of an interfaced tote bag that were way too thick to pin together. That worked very good!
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