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JoAnns has the Wonder Clips on sale for 50% off this weekend. I'm getting another 50. Used them to clip together home dec fabric and lining to make a banner for church ... no blood given over this project as compared with last time! When you pin a 108" heavy duty steam, it's hard to manage and not be skewered at some point.
I saw on Nancy's Notions where they're making bigger ones now. Love mine! |
I like my wonder clips but expensive, was into Staples the other day and was looking for a ruler and they had all kinds of little clips there, I bought the ones that look like clothes pin and they work great they were only 2.99
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I also have the Wonder Clips, bought on Amazon when they were about $20.
Used to use the hairclips but I found that they slipped and sometimes took two hands to put on. Maybe it's just me. :) I prefer the Wonder Clips and clip the whole binding at one time. Once I start sewing, I don't want to stop. I used them on the miters too - three clips in each corner. |
These are a wonderful invention!!! I love them. They are very strong and hold well.
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I use the WonderClips for everything. If something needs to be temporarily held together its with a WonderClip!!
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It sure beats the pin pricks!!! I love them also!!!
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I just bought some to use for binding :) - great tool!!
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Originally Posted by nonnaof5
(Post 5860774)
For the life of me I have not been able to fine this glue tip applicator anywhere, on line or in the stores ?????
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You can use my no pin method. I fold the binding over to the back and iron a nice crisp "fold", use some steam so it's a good iron. Do this all the way around your quilt. Now the only place you will need a pin is in the mitered corners. Sometimes it helps to iron the front of the quilt if you have a "snug" fit binding.
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I love mine...now I need to purchase the larger size!
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I use the silver hair clips. But I only use about ten and keep adding at the end. Works fine
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Originally Posted by Quiltngolfer
(Post 5858474)
How many do you need? I bought one package of 10, but I haven't used them yet.
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utube address for Wonder Clips:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CK51T8B79DA |
I bought a small pack and loved them so much I went back and bought the big pack. I find all sorts of uses for them. I want to try the the jumbo clips as well, just haven't seen them anywhere yet. May have to get an online order going.
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I use spring clips or bull clips I found at the Dollar store. These clips are so darn cute, only half an inch long, the "handles" at the top fold down like a full size clip. I paid a dollar for 20. They work great.
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I love these little gems. When I showed them to my DH, he loved them right away because now he knows he won't be finding pins that fall out as I am stitching the binding. I like the fact that I don't poke my fingers with the pins anymore. I have 2 boxes of 50. Sometimes I pin all the way around a quilt, sometimes only part way around. Small items like wall hangings and table runners, I use the clips all the way around. I agree with what others said - favorite quilting tool.
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My daughter bought me the 50 pkg when they first came out I love them In fact I'm fixing to use them today on the binding on my quilt Get some they are well worth the money
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I use my wonder clips all the time, they are so much better than pins
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I love them too. I only have the package of 10. I just move them along as I sew the binding. More than enough. Got some for my daughter and don't think she was too impressed until she tried them. Much better than trying to pin.
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They have also just come out with a Jumbo Wonder Clip (or something like that).
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I'm like you and so many of us who purchase many things we want and think we need. Well I finally took them out of the package and they are wonderful. I went big and purchased the big package of 50 and think I need another package. They are great.
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I'm with you - the 10 of them work for me!
Originally Posted by quiltmom04
(Post 5860445)
I use the wonder clips, too and I love them. But I can manage with the original 10 because I don't clip the whole binding at once. I clip a section, sew it , and sort of "leap frog" the clips as I go. It's always been fine for me. Of course, I'm not going to discourage anyone from buying more supplies!! ( have you seen the BIG green clips? - cool!)
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so nice Barb
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Originally Posted by Todie's Mom
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I think the wonder clips are much better than hair clips. They hold tighter and don't slip off. I use then for binding but also love them for the tops of tote bags. When you are trying to line up the lining with the exterior of the tote, it is nice not to get your fingers all stuck and bleeding...LOL.
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I love my Wonder Clips. I bought a box of 50. I use about 10 at a time when binding and do the leap frog thing. I put 15-20 of them in my little sewing box (make-up bag) that I take everywhere with me so can share them with quilting friends who have never tried them.
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I think the Wonder clips are easier to use than the other items mentioned. Sometimes the cost is worth it for me.
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I could not find the applicator either - so - I put a pool of glue on wax paper and use the small end of a wooden chop stick to make my glue dots - works like a charm for me - I put the stick in a glass when not using it and then give it a wash when finished.
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Originally Posted by dakotamaid
(Post 5858523)
I use the silver hair clips. Lots cheaper! And I have enough to go around a king size quilt.
http://www.craftembellishmentworld.c...ap-Clip/Detail |
I totally agree - no more glue & iron or getting stuck with pins.
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Originally Posted by alleyoop1
(Post 5860413)
I used to use silver hair clips but the wonder clips are easier for my arthritic hands to clip on and off. Love them!
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Originally Posted by kydeb
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Some time back I purchased the wonder clips to try out. Like a lot of things, I put them away and haven't had them out in a while. I finished Easy Street along with Bonnie's clue releases and got it quilted but had put off sewing the binding on - I hate that part! Anyway, I dug out my wonder clips and used them to hold the binding down as I was hand sewing it. What wonderful clips wonder clips are!! I think they are my favorite quilting tool right now....well, except for rulers and rotary cutters which you can't live without! If you haven't tried them, give them a shot! So much easier than pinning and I didn't have to worry about me or my puppy (who thinks she needs to help) being stabbed! Happy Quilting!!
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