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Originally Posted by romille
(Post 6235419)
So what do you guys use parchment and freezer paper for? Is it an alternative to the quilting tissue you trace a design on? I haven't tried quilting tissue/paper yet... just getting ready to do my first practice FMQ.
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My favorite things:
This Board and the wonderful and informed people who are ready to share Large stationary cutting mat, rotating cutting mat Rotary cutter (45m and 18m (?)) Thread snippers Desk needle threader Magnetic pin holder (actually round shallow bowl for Harbour Freight) Magnetic stick to pick things up on floor (from Harbour Freight) Niagra spray starch Elmer's glue !!! Templates of all shapes and sizes Rulers - most used is the 6x24 1/4" seam pressure foot for my machine Craftsy classes All the tutorials available on-line (love Jenny Doan and MO Star Quilt Co.) Wall design board ( flannel thumbtacked to wall) Blue painters tape (one use is to put a roll on the right hand side of machine to catch stray threads) Internet and time spent browsing and looking at quilt patterns Good iron My electronic machine and the Featherweight machine too MOST USED TOOL-not necessarily my favorite: seam ripper (have one with rubber handle that doesn't roll off the machine) I guess I could have said "everything about quilting!) Have fun! |
My sewing room..... I love the quit when I am sewing and the night time visits of my BFF. I have a big easy chair in my sewing room just for those times when I need to meet a deadline and friends drop in. And all those lovely tools I am devoted to. My 1/4" ruler. and my design wall if I can find a wall to put it up!! And all the great advice I have acquired from QB.... it's priceless.:):)
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Originally Posted by SewExtremeSeams
(Post 6236890)
The Internet... I learn from it and find resources constantly. The Internet has been my best quilting instructor.
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Originally Posted by IrishgalfromNJ
(Post 6236857)
My thread snips used to be my favorite tool, but I have a new favorite tool, the Martelli 45 mm rotary cutter I bought last month. I love, love, love that rotary cutter. The blade is super sharp and it's fun to use. Makes me want to cut all my stash up. hehehehe
If you really, really need to cut up fabric, then I'll send you my projects, to cut, to keep you busy! :0) |
I also was wondering what $99 thimble was.
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Martelli Rotary Cutter (Ergonomic Design), Karen Kay Buckley Scissors, Creative Grids (Non-slip Rulers), Thread Snips, Sharp/fine pins
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I would be lost without my rotary cutter, a large and a small cutting mat and my seam ripper.
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Oh my, it's like deciding between my children, can't do it. I have to mention my stash, it's a wonderful thing. My Babylock Ellisimo has been such a joy. I love my Accuquilt Go, makes life easier. But so does all the rulers and gadgets that I have. They all make this quilting hobby so much fun. I can't imagine how all this would have been in the long ago. I feel wonderfully blessed to have my stuff around me. Joy and fullfillment abound.
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My absolute favorite tools are my Dritz Ultra-Fine Glass Head pins. I know they are kind of bendy. But, I love that they don't leave marks in my fabric. I'm willing to deal with that little point. And, my 8" Bias Square by That Patchwork Place. I know that you shouldn't have to square up your blocks. But, I always have to. This baby keeps my half square triangles spot on! And the last thing is my Quick & Easy Block Tool by C T Publishing. (It's 102 Rotary-Cut Quilt Blocks in 5 Sizes.) I wish I had found this a long time ago. It is Awesome!
I look forward to seeing what other people love. Thanks for starting this Thread. :) |
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