Is it possible to start a "tips" thread? I'm sure there are thousand of useful quilting tips out there. Think of all we could learn. I'll start with one.
Use an inexpensive letter/file holder from Staples or even the dollar store to hold your rulers.

That's so funny b/c I had almost that exact thought today myself! I think that is a great idea! I was thinking along the lines of a tip section so each tip could have it's own thread!

My tip: When mailing only a block or two, wrap them around an empty paper towel roll so there will be no set in fold marks. I even use wrapping paper tubes to wrap my quilt tops on-even if there is still wrapping on them sometimes!

Great idea! I save all my lids, like coffee, ect, to make plastic templates.

I use one of those magnetic screw holders for car mechanics on my work/cutting table for miscellaneous pins, my pencil sharpener, etc. It "catches" the pins so that they don't end up rolling under my fabric when I am measuring and cutting. A pin cushion just didn't seem to do a good job for me...I kept missing it!! :-)

You can also use pool noodles.......pins will stick into as well.

It's been done a few times. It always seems to peter out.

My tip is to give in and just stop sewing at 3:00 in the morning if your eyes are watering from eye strain from sewing away all day. I say that because it is possible you might incorporate part of your clothing ensemble into your project. Ask me how I know :-)

GREAT IDEA!!!!! I need all of the tips I can get......Sorry too new to have any of my own tips to share

Use those foam thingys to keep toes apart for pedicures to hold bobbins from unrolling and it also keeps them secure

I glued a piece of fine grit sandpaper to a small cutting mat and use that when I'm marking small pieces for applique ... it keeps the fabric from sliding around.

I use painters tape or masking tape to mark the lines on my ruler.

I also use masking tape or painters tape to mark straight lines when I'm machine quilting using a walking foot.

Susan