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klutzyquilter 02-27-2011 08:39 AM
Originally Posted by craftymatt2
Keep them coming, some very nice tips. I have been writing them down. Thank you so much
What I do is copy and paste some of the ideas to a Word document ... saves time and you can save the document on your computer.

klutzyquilter 02-27-2011 08:49 AM
Originally Posted by judykay
I take a picture of my blocks when laid out before sewing together with my digital camera. There are often times when I find a block either turned the wrong way or too much of one color in the same area. For some reason a picture lets you see something different than looking at it with only your eyes.
This is a great tip ... I do the same. :thumbup:

ShirlinAZ 02-27-2011 09:02 AM
I check my color values (light, medium, dark) by taking a digital picture and converting it to black and white on my computer. By taking the color out I can really see if the quilt will be too monotone or have variety and movement.

mommafank 02-27-2011 09:23 AM
Originally Posted by catrancher
Originally Posted by Cottage Dee
Originally Posted by lisalisa
Another good one I picked up was: keeping band aids next to your sewing machine so when you cut or prick yourself you can bandage it up and be on your way without a hiccup.
From experience, and tips, I have found the only way to really remove blood from anything, is to use your own saliva....it has the same enzymes as your blood. Sure works for me.
What about someone else's blood? Twice I've gone to my stash in the past month, only to find small bloodstains on my fabric. I don't think it would be wise to try to clean someone else's blood with my own saliva, but I'll remember this for my own blood.
Hydrogen Peroxide

Earleen 02-27-2011 09:36 AM
I use my banana hanger to hold shears, and rotary cutters they hang on ther just right and it does not take up much room on the sewing table.

everybody's mother 02-27-2011 09:44 AM
So many great ideas, so little time!

catrancher 02-27-2011 09:47 AM
Originally Posted by mommafank
Originally Posted by catrancher
Originally Posted by Cottage Dee
Originally Posted by lisalisa
Another good one I picked up was: keeping band aids next to your sewing machine so when you cut or prick yourself you can bandage it up and be on your way without a hiccup.
From experience, and tips, I have found the only way to really remove blood from anything, is to use your own saliva....it has the same enzymes as your blood. Sure works for me.
What about someone else's blood? Twice I've gone to my stash in the past month, only to find small bloodstains on my fabric. I don't think it would be wise to try to clean someone else's blood with my own saliva, but I'll remember this for my own blood.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Thanks! I'll try that!

Baloonatic 02-27-2011 10:00 AM
Originally Posted by smitty
Id anyone is still reading this long-long post---I have an old
microwave cart on wheels. ironing board on top. shelves under. good place for spray cans,air cans, etc. pull it to the machine when needed. first shelf holds plastic set of
small drawers for small things.
I am...I've come back to it a couple times to see what others have added!

ShirlinAZ 02-27-2011 10:07 AM
I keep coming back too, and finding more great ideas!

katsewnsew 02-27-2011 10:16 AM
My DH took a piece of wood, about 3 inches in diameter by about 5 inches tall, drilled a hole in the center so my seam ripper fits in it cutting side up. Then when I assembly-line sew my pieces together, I simply cut the attaching threads on the seam ripper.


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