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Old 09-16-2010, 04:45 PM
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I would say my large cutting matt, 24 x 36 inch and my rotary cutters are my favorites...I also like my walking foot and by 1/4 inch guide foot.
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Old 09-16-2010, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by SundarKoyal
I just saw a video on YouTube for June Tailor's Shape-Cut Plus...Holy Cow!!! That is one tool i would just love to own. I will have to save up some money for that one. What an awesome tool.
Wait for a 50% off coupon at Joann's as I did and it'll be very affordable.

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Old 09-16-2010, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Sewslow
Besides rotary cutters and mat, Bendable Bright Light that sticks to side of machine and Purple Thang. http://www.createforless.com/Big+Foo...utm_medium=cse
That Purple Thang has always made me wonder. How on earth can it do anything that the old-fashioned home made gadgets can't do? I'm really curious. :roll:
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Old 09-16-2010, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Bev
Originally Posted by lhavelka
Originally Posted by foxxigrani
I was going to mention the june taylor shape cutter, but someone already did. I have trouble cutting my strips, this has helped me and is so fast. I love the darn thing.

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I hear you Rita!!!! Love that thing too!
I just recently got one, and I agree! It's terrific. Also there's a tute on line for those who want to see how it's done.
This really interests me, but I have a question. How do you keep this from shifting? The larger ruler I use sometimes shifts, it seems as if your hand would not be able to control movement and how do you hold it down ?
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Old 09-16-2010, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by loopywren
I use one of those wedge door stops under the rear of my machine to tilt it, makes so much difference.. very cheap, and less backache as I can see the stitiching so much easier. My favourite for now, will be different another time I expect.
This one I have to try, I have artheritis in my back and it aches more this year
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Old 09-16-2010, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by patdesign
Originally Posted by debbieumphress
I wonder if the Ghinger (sp) rotary cutter stays sharper longer, I know the scissors do. Just a thought.
Have one, mine didn't stay any sharper than the Olfa or Fiskars' and the blades are very expensive over 10$ each at JoAnns
The harbor Frieght blades work great in the Ghinger's they do in mine
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Old 09-16-2010, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by debbieumphress
Let's see, I love my rotary cutting board that goes in circles, and I love my light that is attached to the side of my machine so I can see better, and I love my glue sticks for getting the seams to line up perfectly, a trick I learned in a class. This is great. I know I have more favrotites but these are first. ANd I love the Sewing machine lifter my DH made me. Makes it so much better n my back not to have to lean up so far. Thank you.
What is a sewing machine lifter? How did your husband make one? Do you have a picture? Thanks. My back hurts.
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Old 09-16-2010, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Derla
I'm going to look for one of those self threading needles. I'd never heard of them before.
There are a few brands. Fons and Porter have them too! They are great for working in the thread ends for FMQ
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Old 09-16-2010, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by sewmuchmore
Originally Posted by debbieumphress
Let's see, I love my rotary cutting board that goes in circles, and I love my light that is attached to the side of my machine so I can see better, and I love my glue sticks for getting the seams to line up perfectly, a trick I learned in a class. This is great. I know I have more favrotites but these are first. ANd I love the Sewing machine lifter my DH made me. Makes it so much better n my back not to have to lean up so far. Thank you.
Maybe you could do a tutorial on the glue sticks for getting the seams to line up perfectly. :thumbup: :thumbup: Please, pretty Please :!:

Ditto on the tutorial! For the life of me, I can't figure out where the glue is being put and how it comes into play when matching seams. HELP! Did I mention I'm blonde (ha!ha! - as a child; now I'm silver!)

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Thank you for the great glue stick tip....will try it tomorrow!!
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