Can't go without old dritz mat and ruler, trusty fiskar cutter, 3-4 rippers, flat flower pins :)
Useless are chanell cutter, JT fringe and fancy fleese templates, they were way on sale so I don't feel too bad. |
Some of my favorite items:
1. my Pfaff sewing machine 2. my Pfaff 1/4 inch foot with guide edge 3. my Gingher rotary cutter 4. my Fiskars softouch scissors 5. my Gingher large handle embroidery scissors 6. my Gingher 3 1/2 by 18 ruler 7. my Rowenta travel iron Some things I have that I don't use: 1. Sidewinder bobbin winder (too slow, too little thread) 2. 17 inch Olfa turntable rotary mat (too stiff in turning) 3. Rotary blade sharpener (just doesn't work worth a darn) |
I have a pincushion that looks like a little wide-brimmed hat which I made over 45 years ago. I know it's age because I made it out of the fabric I used to make my bridesmaid's dress for my brother's wedding. It's kind of dirty and scruffy looking but I came up with my own pattern and have used it since. Well along with lots of other pincushions (including the standard tomato with attached sand-filled strawberry).
Least useful: Darice mini-iron (4"x2.5" ). I planned to use it on a heat-resistant ironing cloth on a table that's perpendicular to my sewing machine table. For those quick seam presses, I thought. The problem is that the cord disconnected (built to be removable) whenever I used it. It was an impulse buy I bought when out of town so I couldn't return it. I've decided it's better for me physically and mentally to get up and use my regular iron and ironing board I usually have set up in the next room. It gives me a chance to stretch and it's a whole lot less aggravating. |
Originally Posted by littlehud
I love my sewing machines and my rotary cutters. I use my Sidewinder a lot. But I do plug it in. I love my new bigger cutting mat. I have almost nothing I don't use.
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I have that desk top needle threader, and was even able to use it in the car while traveling. I love it. You just have to be sure to get the needle in there with the hole in the right place. Also love my Morgan Hoop for applique. What a Godsend that has been,.
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My favorite is the rotary cutter, couldnt sew with out it. Worthless was the sidewinder, it worked ok for my Janome but when i bought my viking it wouldnt cooperate. Also Dritz Tracing paper is useless, it doesnt work at all.
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i have a bobbin winder i use a lot and it works well. also like my cutting mat that rotates. had to have a rotary cutter which has a pinking edge - think i have used it once. best non quilting tool in my sewing room is a "tide to go stick". i am always getting a spot on the project i am working on.
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Hello.Can I ask for more info on the Simplicity bias maker ?
Does it work alone, or do you need other equipment with it? I've bought too many "must haves" especially specialty rulers, so kind of leary of new gadgets. TIA,Pat |
I love my Quilt In A Day half square triangles square-up ruler espescially when I have so many of them to make.
I have brought so many thimbles that I can not use for one reason or another. |
I have the same opinion as Linda about my rotary blade sharpener. It seems to make the blades worse instead of better.
I've only been quilting for a short while, but have realized the best tools may be the duplicates (scissors, seam rippers) that I keep on my ironing board. I'm constantly searching under scraps and squares for these 2 tools. Keeping an extra set by the iron has saved me a lot of time. |
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