What is your favorite quilting gadget or notions?
09-17-2010, 12:30 PM
#172
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Originally Posted by mollymct
My most essential things are my tiny pair of scissors and my seam ripper! The scissors are really tiny enough to use for seam ripping, but I'm afraid of cutting the fabric. I always make sure they both are close at hand. I also keep a lintroller nearby to grab little pieces of thread. Lol. These things probably didn't cost 10 dollars all together!
SittingPretty--I have a pair of hemostats always! If y'all know anyone who works in a hospital or clinic--I'm sure you can get a free pair! If a surgical kit is opened here, whatever isn't used is tossed, so they are easy to come by. I'm always losing a drawstring into the waistband and they are great for retrieval! I need to pick up another set to keep by my machine for pulling up the loop of thread.
SittingPretty--I have a pair of hemostats always! If y'all know anyone who works in a hospital or clinic--I'm sure you can get a free pair! If a surgical kit is opened here, whatever isn't used is tossed, so they are easy to come by. I'm always losing a drawstring into the waistband and they are great for retrieval! I need to pick up another set to keep by my machine for pulling up the loop of thread.
09-17-2010, 12:39 PM
#173
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Originally Posted by cimarron
Speaking of gadgets, etc. - Can anyone advise me regarding Martelli ErgoCutter 2000? I've had "carpel tunnel" issues at times (not too much lately thankfully). Somewhere I read these rotary cutters were better for wrists, etc. Considering purchasing one, but I am wondering a couple things: First, do they have a safety guard (cannot tell in photos) and secondly, how did the transition go for folks who use this equipment. (oh, and 45mm or 60mm?) I would appreciate your advise folks. Thanks for any help.
09-17-2010, 07:30 PM
#179
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Originally Posted by JT
Originally Posted by trisha
Do you think the glue sticks would work lining up the OBW's?Instead of having to pin them?
09-17-2010, 08:00 PM
#180
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I use a box cutter for a seam ripper. I find it is safer for me so I do not cut the fabric. Then when it dulls, you just break off a section. I retract it when not in use so I never accidentally cut myself. I stole it from my husband's tool chest and he hasn't ever missed it!
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