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Originally Posted by loopywren
I use one of those wedge door stops under the rear of my machine to tilt it, makes so much difference.. very cheap, and less backache as I can see the stitiching so much easier. My favourite for now, will be different another time I expect.
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Originally Posted by Ybridgegal
Reading thru the posts the only thing I didn't see is to be sure you use the WHITE glue sticks and not the colored ones. The dye in the colored ones will distort the fabric and if you accidently go over the quarter inch you may not be happy with the results. When Walmart had the back to school area all of the glue sticks were colored....buyer beware. I do use it for applique..works great for holding things in place and no oweeees.
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Originally Posted by Homespun
Originally Posted by Ybridgegal
Reading thru the posts the only thing I didn't see is to be sure you use the WHITE glue sticks and not the colored ones. The dye in the colored ones will distort the fabric and if you accidently go over the quarter inch you may not be happy with the results. When Walmart had the back to school area all of the glue sticks were colored....buyer beware. I do use it for applique..works great for holding things in place and no oweeees.
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Originally Posted by ajonkarl
Originally Posted by Bev
Originally Posted by lhavelka
Originally Posted by foxxigrani
I was going to mention the june taylor shape cutter, but someone already did. I have trouble cutting my strips, this has helped me and is so fast. I love the darn thing.
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Oh I forgot to mention my book holder/stand! Well it is an acrylic bookstand the has a metal flat piece that sits in it to support pages or a book. There is a seperate magnetic ruler strip that holds single pages in place. That is why they made it metal.
It is the best while following directions hands free for cutting and sewing a big plus is it makes it easy to read! Oh and you can move the magnetic ruler to keep your place. I think I bought it some years ago and it was called a craft stand. |
Originally Posted by moonrise
Well, on my sewing table within immediate reach, are:
1) Rotary cutter 2) Large cutting mat 3) 6-1/2" EZ Square (used so much that the markings are coming off!) 4) Seam ripper 5) Cheap pair of scissors (used to trim paper when paper-piecing) 6) Gingher scissors (inherited from my Granny - for cutting fabric only) 7) 12-1/2" square template 8) 24" x 6" template 9) 12" x 6" template 10) Cone thread holder 11) Pincushion & pins (regular and flat head) 12) TV & DVD player! :lol: 13) Glass of flavored water Those last two don't count, do they? :mrgreen: I'd have a computer in my sewing room if the internet cable would reach! ;) Maybe I should add a wireless router to my list for Santa this year ... |
i love the glue stick idea. i also snagged the mug for a cone thread holder idea. you ladies rock!!!!!!!!!!!! just love this quilt site. woohoo quilters are the best!!!!!
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Originally Posted by cimarron
Speaking of gadgets, etc. - Can anyone advise me regarding Martelli ErgoCutter 2000? I've had "carpel tunnel" issues at times (not too much lately thankfully). Somewhere I read these rotary cutters were better for wrists, etc. Considering purchasing one, but I am wondering a couple things: First, do they have a safety guard (cannot tell in photos) and secondly, how did the transition go for folks who use this equipment. (oh, and 45mm or 60mm?) I would appreciate your advise folks. Thanks for any help.
There is a safety guard. As soon as you start rolling it, the guard flips back. Then just flip the switch on the side when you are done cutting to roll it back over the blade. You don't even need to let go of the cutter to do this. I highly recommend it for anyone who has wrist issues or carpel tunnel. Barb |
I also use the rubber door stops under my machine and it does make a huge difference. I got mine at the $tree.
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Cleo Webb, how do you use your Chalk marker? Thanks, 80
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