|
I use large clear plastic tubing to put around my spools of thread to keep them from unrolling. They slip on just great.
|
I love this being new you all have great advise and tips. I don't need to buy a book on quilting I have the best right here. Thanks ! Love the ideal for tip section.
|
I velcroed a pincushion to the right side of my sewing machine. It is easily removed when transporting the machine. It is so helpful. I also put my stilleto into the pin cushion while I am sewing so that it doesn't fall to the floor and bend the tip.
|
I dont have any new ones but thanks to the ladies that have posted some that I havent heard of !
|
I use an old prescription bottle for my old needles and pins. then I can just throw away the bottle. I also carry one in my bag to 4H incase the girls break a needle there.
|
Originally Posted by homebody323
My favorite tip - when making a quilt, make the binding when you cut the pieces. Put the ready for quilting back on a hanger that has a cardboard cover (used for comforters at the cleaners) then use a old style no clip clothes pin and slip one end of your binding through the center. Place the fabric and pin on the table (open end of the pin down) and spin your binding like a jelly roll. When finished slip it off the pin and put in a sandwich bag, seal and snip a small hole in the center of the top edge. Hang over the hanger neck. Now everything is ready to go the second you finish the top and you are sure you won't use the binding material for something else by accident.
|
Honestly, the best tip is to read this board. No kidding!
|
[quote=QuiltE]
Originally Posted by Kitsie
Spray shiny rulers with Minwax Polyurethane Clear Satin (or equivalent) to stop glare on surface of ruler from overhead lights.
Hint wanted ... **How do you make the rulers/squares etc. less slippery? Please? and Thanks![/quote with a glue gun put little dots of hot glue on your ruler. not only does it keep your ruller from slipping but it clear so you can see through it. Learned this on simply quilts. |
Hi, all! When threading a needle for hand sewing or my machine, I apply chap stick, any brand, to my lips then pull the thread end across my lips, as if I were going to wet the thread; works every time for me. Patty
|
Thanks for all the tips. I have two questions that I hope someone can help me with.1- Has anyone found a solution for keeping bobbins neat and to not unwind on bobbin and able to tell the colors of thread on bobbin? I bought some of the clear plastic tubing, but don't know how to cut it.
2- I have a lot of embroidery thread, I mean a lot of it, my question is: Does it ever get too weak or rotten to safely use on projects? Thanks for any help I can get on this. |
| All times are GMT -8. The time now is 10:54 PM. |