I suggest a 24 inch ruler or something of that size. For cutting blocks or straight lines.
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A good quality stiletto like an awl, some tweezers (IMO important), magnetic wand.
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Originally Posted by Holice
My personal rule is to buy notions when you need them not in anticipation of using them.
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Small scissors to trim theads. If you live in Mississippi there must be Hancock Fabrics there. They have some nice little ones for $2.99. Personally, instead of starch, use Best Press. It's a great starch alternative. Many quilters use this stuff. Hancock Fabrics have that there too and is often on sale.
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I'm starting a list!! I see that I need a 12.5x12.5 square RIGHT NOW!! LOL I can use that with my embroidery, too. I like to have things on hand :) rather than fiddling around trying to find the right thing in my house. I hate to have to leave a project and run to the store!! I get totally off track.
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If you're like me you'll need 'all things plastic'!
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a magnetic pin holder is necessary for me. I use mine as I remove the quilter safety pins when quilting. Saw a darling idea on on the web (here's a link that JJean shared: http://luannkessi.blogspot.com/2010/...ncushions.html - there are other links posted if you search "magnetic dish" ) where you can make your own. Purchase a small vintage dish or saucer from an antique-y store and glue a couple of magnets to the underside of it. I plan on doing this for my sil as part of her birthday gift. And one for Moi while I'm at it. :-)
Please note that these should not be used too near a computerized sewing machine. I keep mine an arm's length away (hope that's far enough! so far, so good.) |
Originally Posted by quiltsRfun
Hate to say it but a seam ripper will come in handy. Are you machine or hand sewing? Needles, pins, scissors. A good beginners project would be a cute pincushion which will also come in handy. And the most obvious - fabric.
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My seam ripper is my best friend!! LOL
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There's a gadget called the "purple thang" that is akin to a stilleto. It's plastic so it won't hurt your machine when trying to catch the bobbin thread, guide fabric, etc.
Everyone else's suggestions are great so can't add more for notions. But, (isn't there always a "but" :-) )one of hte handiest things I have is a tool holder from Joann's. It's canvas, about 6" x 8" x 8" tall, and has lots of pockets. I keep it right nesxt to the machine so I can easily grab those tweezers, screw driver, little brush, etc. |
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