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I have used a roll of adding machine tape to make a border. Sew scrapes of fabric on the paper and round it back up until you have enough for a border. Great way to take care of scrapes as you go. Trim only to the end of the paper as a guide.

This is for ironing - I was forever spilling water trying to get it into my iron so I know use a turkey baster. So easy to suck up the water and slowly release into the iron.

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Originally Posted by Suzan Larrimore

I broke a springed clothes pin in half, use the flat part to open and hand press seams the way I want them to go. It keeps my finger from getting burned.

Great idea. I burn my fingers all the time doing that. Thanks

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Originally Posted by jadet

This is for ironing - I was forever spilling water trying to get it into my iron so I know use a turkey baster. So easy to suck up the water and slowly release into the iron.

That's a great idea! My iron "throws up" when I try to fill it
with a measuring cup or water bottle. :x

I use the wooden scewers as "helpers" to push fabric under the needle especially at inter-sections and also for poking out points when turning something like collars.

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Originally Posted by mpeters1200

I am curious what type of household items you guys have turned into quilting notions.

I know there is some kind of paper....wax paper, parchment, freezer?? something to do with applique.

What else do you guys use? I can start off the list.

I have to sing the praises of liquid bandages. If you are actually cut, scraped, or otherwise injured, don't use it. It's burns like all get out and it doesn't really work as a bandage. What I love about it, is that I can put a layer on my fingertips and it protects them from the needle as I hand quilt. I've been trying to build up callouses for years and I can't get them to start. So, while I don't prick my finger when I quilt, I do feel for the needle to make sure it's gone through all the layers. I end up with a brown fingertip from all the needle marks. I put 2 thin layers of the liquid bandage on and once it dries, I can quilt over an hour straight before I have to look and see if I need to reapply. I love the stuff.

Ok...your turn.

I have used different sized plates and cups to make circles

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Originally Posted by purplefiend

I have used pan lids,pizza pans,plates etc.. for marking concentric circles on a quilt.

I had some minor surgery and they gave me the disposable tray with all the instruments- long nosed tweezers, some long handled clamps, and scissors. I use it all by my sewing machine, and the tray holds it all plus seam rippers and other scissors. Hope this does not gross anyone out, everything was clean!

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Originally Posted by RST

I use old CDs, in both the standard size and the minis as a circle template. The standard fits very nicely on a charm pack square (5").

RST

What a great idea!!! The last time I needed a circle I scoured my cabinets for a cup that would work. lol

I have a glass computer table that I sew on and use it as a huge light box. Also I use a q-tip box as bobbin storage

I use my travel iron to open seam on small squares or whenever I attend a lesson , When I handquilt my embroidery scissors are around my neck on a ribbon with a clip.