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Originally Posted by Becka
Originally Posted by Becka
... I end up using wannabes; alligator clips, hair clips, wooden clothespins, vice grips... It just depends on how big the job and what I need the tool to accomplish.
Totally curious on where you are using the vice grips in your quilting? |
Originally Posted by Deborahlees
Why are you having problems with corner binding.....do you need help or have you fingured that one out.
Yeah, I found a tutorial on YouTube before I put thread to fabric, thank God. What a mess it would have been. But thank you!! |
Hey I started with clothespins....years ago thats all we had....time is a great teacher. I feel very greatful when I have finished a quilt and learned something in the process. That is one of the reasons I try a new pattern every month....to learn
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I used the wonder clips on a quilt project...each blk has 6 pieces-4colors & I have cut each unit-clipped together,now have it set aside-ready to sew...I like them
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I use glue baste it, and heat set the binding, stays right where I want it
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We use these little metal clips and really like them. They're dollar-store cheap too, about 6 to a dollar in a pack of 30.
http://www.quilt-kits-online.com/pro....php?prod=7603 |
I never use anything but my thumb to hold down the binding as I sew it down. I use 2-1/2" double binding so, to me, it's not wide enough to need pinning or fastening down before sewing.
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use binder clips, cheaper, you get a lot for a little money and if you're worried about rust stains use fabric scraps between the clip and the quilt. works great!
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I have a really great set of tools that I use for holding my projects. Some of them are antiques and were handed down from my grandmother who used them to hold her projects, they are called PINS, and they are still the least expensive tool to use.
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Good old fashioned clothes pins work great. I use the wood ones and write on them. left, right, top, bottom, corner.....and super cheap...
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I wonder if regular clothes pins would work. They come in wood or plastic so no rust stains.
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Looks like the very small binder clips you find at office supply stores would work. I buy them here at work on sale for less than $1 for 12. But - I use the clips that look like hair clips and I'm sure I bought them from a quilt place and paid much more for them. Sorry if someone has already suggested this - didn't have time to read all.
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Yes, I use the large & small hair clips at Family Dollar and they work great! Saves a lot of money.
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It is so important for us Quilters to think outside the box. Paperclips, clothespins, binderclips are were not made for quilting but work so well...and all else fails....a hammer !!!!!!!
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What is the ladder stitch? I just use the zigzag stitch and pretend that's part of the pattern :)
Couldn't you use the clothe pins, or the bag clips from Dollar store? |
I use the hair snaps that snap when you close them. Light weight and only need a small box of them. I bought then in the hair department of the cosmetics area. They carry the same thing at quilt stores but for a lot more money. Mine were cheaper for the same thing. Jan
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Originally Posted by meemersmom
I use black binder clips (they come in all sorts of sizes), silver hair clips, and nylon coated paper clips. All work great, and are something I already have just lying around.
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I use elmers school glue, that way I don't even need pins. There are you tube videos or different sites that have free videos to see how easy it is with this method.
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Originally Posted by Kitsie
I just use the small, silver hair clips from Dollar Store. And I only clip about 12 - 18 inches at a time to keep the binding lying flat and not have to squeeze or stretch it to fit. But that's just me!
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I just saw a bag of clips that looked soooo much like that at the Dollar Store - but they were packaged as clothespins - so help me, they looked just like that. I almost bought a bag, now I'll go back and look again and maybe get a couple of bags.
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Originally Posted by dixiechunk
Anybody here tried the new binding clips called "Wonder Clips".
Yes, I know they are expensive. I am aware of that. Just want to know whether any other notions junkies (like me!) have tried them and what you thought. And yes, I know they are expensive. |
Originally Posted by Marysewfun
I just saw a bag of clips that looked soooo much like that at the Dollar Store - but they were packaged as clothespins - so help me, they looked just like that. I almost bought a bag, now I'll go back and look again and maybe get a couple of bags.
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Originally Posted by Kitsie
I just use the small, silver hair clips from Dollar Store. And I only clip about 12 - 18 inches at a time to keep the binding lying flat and not have to squeeze or stretch it to fit. But that's just me!
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What is a ladder stitch?
Quilterfay |
Originally Posted by Quilterfay
What is a ladder stitch?
Quilterfay |
I had not seen them before, but looks like a good product.
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Originally Posted by Kitsie
I just use the small, silver hair clips from Dollar Store. And I only clip about 12 - 18 inches at a time to keep the binding lying flat and not have to squeeze or stretch it to fit. But that's just me!
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Originally Posted by dixiechunk
Anybody here tried the new binding clips called "Wonder Clips".
Yes, I know they are expensive. I am aware of that. Just want to know whether any other notions junkies (like me!) have tried them and what you thought. And yes, I know they are expensive. |
Those are pretty cool looking. I don't think I'd use them though unless I could get them cheaper. I use those silver clips that look like hair barretts
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Originally Posted by Kitsie
I just use the small, silver hair clips from Dollar Store. And I only clip about 12 - 18 inches at a time to keep the binding lying flat and not have to squeeze or stretch it to fit. But that's just me!
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Originally Posted by Kitsie
I just use the small, silver hair clips from Dollar Store. And I only clip about 12 - 18 inches at a time to keep the binding lying flat and not have to squeeze or stretch it to fit. But that's just me!
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I'm with Kitsie. I find the hair clips work just fine.
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Got my hair clips at Feilds. They had square shaped ones and the hold binding very well. Also check the drug store. I have seen them there and this is smaller than small town here.
Originally Posted by EasyPeezy
Originally Posted by Kitsie
I just use the small, silver hair clips from Dollar Store. And I only clip about 12 - 18 inches at a time to keep the binding lying flat and not have to squeeze or stretch it to fit. But that's just me!
buttons. Can't find a darn button in town. I have a fairly big collection of buttons but you know Murphy's Law...never in the right size or colour. LOL |
Originally Posted by dixiechunk
Anybody here tried the new binding clips called "Wonder Clips".
Yes, I know they are expensive. I am aware of that. Just want to know whether any other notions junkies (like me!) have tried them and what you thought. And yes, I know they are expensive. |
I have hundreds of those smaller clips, plus a bunch of bigger ones too. I bought them at one of our flea markets. all for a $1.00 for a pack of 12 or 24. I love them and use them a lot.
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I use the silver hair clips also. Very inexpensive and they work great.
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vegasgal47 - love your two "angels" - look like they are charging their batteries for the next devilish thing they can think of. :-)
Marysewfun |
haver never seen these--I think they would be useful. I am also a 'Notion Junkie', but I prefer the metal ones that are similar to the bendable barrettes in the 60's.
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Originally Posted by Kitsie
I just use the small, silver hair clips from Dollar Store. And I only clip about 12 - 18 inches at a time to keep the binding lying flat and not have to squeeze or stretch it to fit. But that's just me!
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