Originally Posted by dallen4350
I found my smallest crochet hook works great for closing and opening safety pins when I was quilting.
I also have a tweezers handy when sewing. Use it to pull up thread from the bobbin, pick off any stray threads, pull out pins from under the pressure foot (but not yet under the needle), etc. I use the back to poke out corners as it has a rounded point.
What non-sewing items do you use?
they are great for cleaning your cutting mat too...gets those tiny threads out of the cuts.
one of the sticky lint rollers works wonder for pulling out threads when you've had to rip a seam.
And of course, it's great to pick up loose threads and lint while piecing, too.