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I don't think that it is a great idea to use the canned air in
your bobbin case area...it can actually blow the lint down in to your machine....you can buy a small set of vacuum cleaner attachments, that are used for cleaning keyboards....this will suck the lint out and you don't have to worry about it getting down in to your machine. |
My 85 year old aunt just told me this one. If you store something don't starch it. Mice love starch. She lost several items due to mice eating doilies and a table topper that were starched heavy.
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Originally Posted by alleyoop1
I use a sticky roller lint remover to clean up little bits of thread; a nylon scrubby to clean adhesive from my teflon ironing sheet; and an old metal crochet hook to pull things through - like when threading my machine or putting on a zipper - I pull the zipper pull out of the way of my stitches.
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Originally Posted by SNUGQUILT
I haven't actually used this yet, but since I'm in the midst of redoing my sewing room....I asked my DH for a peg board, but he didn't think I'd be happy with it (pegs coming out, etc.)...he suggested just penny nails in the wall...my idea...cover a board (any size you want) with fabric, THEN put the nails in that...much prettier, and sill EXTREMELY useful...I'm thinking my tools, patterns, thangle packages, endless possibilities! :)
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Originally Posted by judykay
I use a nut pick as a stiletto, I got it in a set with the nut cracker and love it. I also use pretty jars and vases to hold various quilting supplies (marking pens, cutters etc.) I love this topic and will be following it closely to get many more ideas.
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Have your DH try taking zinc tablets to overcome the cracks in his fingers. I have friends who swear by extra zinc in their system.
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Be sure you cut the threads into small segments, or you may find a bird handing by a foot or a wing, unable to free itself.
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[quote=quilter64779]I still do. I have a piece of cardboard with sandpaper glued to it. When I need to trace anything I do it on that. Keeps fabricfrom shifting[/quote
One of the first things my first quilt teacher had us do in class was cover a piece of sturdy cardboard with sandpaper. I still use the same one to this day (30 years old). LOL Put your fabric on top of the sandpaper side and trace your pattern onto the fabric. It will not slip at all! Thanks for the reminder of days gone bye! |
Instead of using balloon material for pulling the needle through the fabric, go to your hospital pharmacy and purchase a box of finger cots like physicians use for rectal exams, and roll one onto your "pulling finger". I can use one many times before it tears. They are much cheaper at the pharmacy than at a LQS or quilt show. The rubber does not deteriorate for several years, so you will be able to use a box of them up, maybe, or split with friends. I used to give one to each student in my quilt classes when we learned to hand quilt.
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BK Renning, I love the picture you have up of the poinsetta. Is there a pattern. you can pm if you like.
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