Tools/gadgets..what is your experience with these?
#33
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Traverse City, MI
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I use my queen supreme slider all the time. My husband made me a light box which I also use alot. Karen buckleys scissors are okay but pricey. I bought her thin pins but have't used them yet. Good lighting is a must: my newish sewing macine has stadium lighting. I have a applique pressing sheet that i like better than parchment paper. I don't use much freezer paper.
#36
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Western Wisconsin
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I have a pair of Karen Buckley scissors, and they are not my favorites. Prefer my small, pointy Fiskars for that size of blade (which is small). Next pair of scissors I buy will likely be Kai, from their website.
#38
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Kenai, Alaska
Posts: 1,150
I also have this. Does the job for me when tracing applique pieces.
I love the Crayola Tracing Light pad. About $20. It's lightweight, uses batteries and has bright LED lights.
http://www.crayola.com/products/ligh...-girl-product/
I have the wrap light but it gets in my way when fmq on my machine. Never tried the Polly paper so will have to check that out. K Buckley scissors are excellent.
http://www.crayola.com/products/ligh...-girl-product/
I have the wrap light but it gets in my way when fmq on my machine. Never tried the Polly paper so will have to check that out. K Buckley scissors are excellent.
#40
Junior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Ridgecrest, CA
Posts: 227
I LOVE my Supreme Slider! Whenever I have FMQ or machine applique to do my Slider comes out. I just wish I could get a bigger one to completely cover my Sew-EZ table. They are a bit spendy, but worth every penny.
I have a small external flexable light for my sewing machine. I found that the light in the machine is just not bright enough (especially when using black thread on black fabric). It is removable for when I am doing FMQ.
As for the Sew Steady - I am not familiar with that one. I have a Sew-EZ, again a bit spendy, but perfect for portability. I am sewing in my dining room and have my machine in the Sew-EZ so I can still use the table as a dinner table. It goes with me to classes and when I travel (and have enought time to sew).
I love tools and gadgets and if you are like me, Whatever you decide to get, you will enjoy. Have Fun.
I have a small external flexable light for my sewing machine. I found that the light in the machine is just not bright enough (especially when using black thread on black fabric). It is removable for when I am doing FMQ.
As for the Sew Steady - I am not familiar with that one. I have a Sew-EZ, again a bit spendy, but perfect for portability. I am sewing in my dining room and have my machine in the Sew-EZ so I can still use the table as a dinner table. It goes with me to classes and when I travel (and have enought time to sew).
I love tools and gadgets and if you are like me, Whatever you decide to get, you will enjoy. Have Fun.
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