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    Old 12-07-2010, 06:23 AM
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    OMG Sierra, if I squat for pins, I'll never get up!! My most used tool is also nippers but I have a little collapsible trash can from IKEA for all my threads and fabric clippings that i can't be without.
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    Old 12-07-2010, 06:24 AM
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    One no one has mentioned is a lint roller...I use it to brush all the threads away after piecing that are left on the ironing board or on the material....or on the back of the quilt top or project.

    My tweezers, small sharp scissors, and I love my electric scissors when I am finishing a quilt to cut off the extra edges before I square it up.
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    Old 12-07-2010, 06:25 AM
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    I have had that one for years. Never used it. Will have to dig it out.

    Originally Posted by Kitsapquilter
    I have a little measuring tool that I keep by my sewing machine all the time. I was just checking out my e-mail from Fabrics.com and they have this same little measuring tool on sale right now for...get ready....for >28 cents! Bet you didn't know you could get anything for 28 cents anymore. Check it out. It is just called Measuring Tool. Stock # is NR-460.
    It will be interesting to see what your favorite little tool is.
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    Old 12-07-2010, 06:25 AM
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    Originally Posted by BRenea
    My Bernina Swiss Army Knife! My DH bought it for me because he thought it looked cool (men!). It has a tiny rotary cutter, scissors, seam ripper, awl, threader, chalk markers, eyelet punch and a measuring guage...I keep it near my machine at all times!
    I'm new to this quilt board but I would like to see one of these tools. Where might I find one?
    Thanks Sue
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    Old 12-07-2010, 06:25 AM
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    That swiss army knife sounds like a great. I've never seen one with the tools youv'e mentioned ,where would I find 1.Thanks and have a great holiday season.Amazing Grace
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    Old 12-07-2010, 06:27 AM
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    Can't have too many of a good tool LOL!
    Originally Posted by AnnieF
    I have a pair of scissors on a lanyard to go around my neck when I'm sewing. Come to find out...it's my grandchildren's cue to me that they are ready to sew....with the scissors around their neck. The problem was....there are 3 of them....so my scissors/lanyard has multiplied to 3. I now have them all around my quilt studio!
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    Old 12-07-2010, 06:32 AM
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    It's not my favorite but it sure comes in handy - I went to the hardware store and bought a cheap pair of long-nose pliers (smallest I could find). I use them a lot!
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    Old 12-07-2010, 06:54 AM
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    I have a cookbook holder mounted on the wall behind my sewing machine to keep the book/pattern off my sewing space. I can look up and see where to set the pieces, I love it.
    I have asked for another one to mount behind my cutting table.
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    Old 12-07-2010, 07:17 AM
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    After having spent more time ripping stitching than sewing the last couple of days, I would have to say my seam ripper!
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    Old 12-07-2010, 07:32 AM
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    My favorite tool is my suction cup handles for my rulers. I almost cut the whole side of my finger off one very late night. I wouldn't be without them now.
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