What are your favorite tools?
I am just starting out and have found a few tools that have quickly become my favorites, and am still discovering things. What are yours?
My favorites: Shape Cut Pro slotted ruler GrabbIt magnetic pin cushion Seam-Fix seam ripper and then of course the essential rotary cutter and mat, but that goes without saying |
I have a very small pair of scissors...not sure who makes them but I got them at the LQS. The blades are about an inch and a half to two inches long and the handles are black. They are sharp all the way to the point. I love them so much I have three or four pair placed strategically around the house. Absolutely essential!
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My Brother 1500, and I'm only half joking. I love this machine!
Kai scissors in 3 sizes. John James needles. Clover perfect fit leather thimbles. Elmer's washable school glue, liquid and stick. Alex Anderson's 4-in-1 seam ripper tool. Olfa frosted rulers. Ikea bendable LED desk lamp. Niagra non-aerosol spray starch. Both parchment and freezer paper. Heat-resistant template plastic for applique. Superior's Bottom Line thread. And my design wall, which is simply W&N cotton batting tacked to the wall. |
A rotary cutter, with an O'lipfa ruler for the mat.
Singer 201 for piecing |
Lets see my olfa cutting matt, my june taylor cutting matt- that I cant do without!, good rotary cutter, ,good seam ripper, my ott light!, my large purse shaped pin cushion a qb member made for me! This board- its a wealth of info and support! :-)
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Grip strips for rulers. Best thing I've found to prevent slipping
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My rotary cutter& mat , and then starch!
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I'm with Peckish...Love my Brother 1500,
Accuquilt Go, Best Press, Sharpies, Blue Painters Tape, Parchment and freezer paper, Teflon square-sheet for ironing, snip-it thread cutters, Gingers Dental tool #35 for removing stitches. Polypropylene sheets for art quilts (and Photoshop!), The steel bowls with a magnet on the bottom for pins (from discount stores and Autozone type places)... ....I'd get that $99 thimble if I weren't on a budget!! |
I absolutely love the Clover extra fine patchwork pins I bought after reading rave reviews on QB. I feel so spoiled every time I use them, lol.
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I'm with Peckish...Love my Brother 1500,
Accuquilt Go, Best Press, Sharpies, Blue Painters Tape, Parchment and freezer paper, Teflon square-sheet for ironing, snip-it thread cutters, Gingers Dental tool #35 for removing stitches. Polypropylene sheets for art quilts (and Photoshop!), The steel bowls with a magnet on the bottom for pins (from discount stores and Autozone type places)... ....I'd get that $99 thimble if I weren't on a budget!! |
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