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Great idea...
Originally Posted by sewmary
For binding, I roll on a toilet paper cardboard. Then put roll on the spindle in a CD container that held blank CDs (the tall ones that hold 100 blank CDs). Cut slit in plastic cover and feed end of binding through. Pop cover on. Binding stays clean - I can see it and not lose it - and it feeds out of the container as I sew.
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Thats so cute... couldn't do anything but laugh...
Originally Posted by QuiltE
Now here's a new one for organizing strips .......... plus you get to see one adorable kitty! :)
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I use the sticky roller (lint roller) on the carper around my work area and also to take the small threads left on the material after I had to rip a seam open.
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I just remembered something my grandmom always used..she used old blankets for her batting........and sometimes got them from thrift stores, etc..........no wonder those quilts were so warm...
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Here's another one I use when I need to do a lot of frog stitches. A fish fillet board. It's long, and has a good grip clip. The fabric can be clipped to the board, a foot can hold the board steady while the fabric is gently pulled with one hand, and the ripper, or craft knife, is used in the other hand. About 6 bucks in the fishing dept of WalMart. I began using the board for macrame, but it's a great 3rd hand for many things.
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Originally Posted by olebat
Here's another one I use when I need to do a lot of frog stitches. A fish fillet board. It's long, and has a good grip clip. The fabric can be clipped to the board, a foot can hold the board steady while the fabric is gently pulled with one hand, and the ripper, or craft knife, is used in the other hand. About 6 bucks in the fishing dept of WalMart. I began using the board for macrame, but it's a great 3rd hand for many things.
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A porcupine quill as a stiletto; 16 oz. glass to hold cone thread while sewing; graph paper for layouts; men's suit lint brush to pick up threads from carpet; windows as light boxes; cookie tins for notions, thread and quilting pins; Altoids tins for flower-head pins; banquet table for sewing/crafting table; zip-lock bags for pre-cuts, scraps, and crumbs.
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yes to this. i bought a package of 100 for $1.99 at a chinese food shop. i use them for a variety of things.
Originally Posted by laceybritt
I use a Chinese chopstick as a stylus to keep fabric in place as it feeds through, works great and it dirt cheap.
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I use a mouse pad to keep my foot pedal from slipping when I sew
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I bought a sticky design wall from Keepsake before I realized I could make one cheaper using 505 spray adhesive on ANYTHING. Just spray it on a sheet, and tack the sheet up wherever you need your design wall. That adhesive works forever. If it does stop holding, just spray again!!!
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