Any non-sewing items that you use for quilting?

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06-05-2011, 10:33 PM

#131

liondenise

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another one that I use is the clear disc you find in a stack of cds or dvds - use it to trace circle or to round corners

06-05-2011, 11:06 PM

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oldbalt99

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I use needlenose plyers when I am hand quilting to pull the needle out when I am embedding a tail between layers to finish off a piece of thread. and not leave a surface knot.

06-06-2011, 05:44 AM

#133

Stitchalong

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I use pizza boxes to store future projects in, (directions, fabric) that way it is all together and I don't need to do the search and find. Use large and small office clips to keep strips for a project together. I label the clip and can work without thinking.

06-06-2011, 06:26 AM

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MaggieLou

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Originally Posted by SunlitenSmiles

swim noodle to wrap my finished quilt top arround after final pressing ... until i can layer it with back and batting and then whole thing rolled around noodle till i quilt it

What a great idea. I'll have to get one. Since it's summertime they're everywhere and fairly cheap.

06-06-2011, 09:03 AM

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Lalanne

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Originally Posted by T.

I have tried markers that are marked "washable, & for craft", but couldn't get it out of flannel.
Thuan

I've never tried them on flannel but the Crayola washable markers have always washed out of the cottons for me.

06-06-2011, 09:11 AM

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romanojg

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Sandpaper is also great to sharpen scissors with; just cut thru it and you'll see how fast they sharpen.

06-06-2011, 09:36 AM

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MrsGuava

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I get lint removers at the dollar store.
I use masking tape.

06-06-2011, 11:14 AM

#138

stillwaters

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Originally Posted by Dbl Trouble

I use all the things the others posted but I also have a Black & Decker crosshair laser level that works perfect to square up a quilt. 2 sides at a time, laser comes out the top and side to make a perfect corner. Maybe you should get your husband one for Father's Day! ha

Great idea! I always have a hard time squaring larger quilts! Thanks!

06-06-2011, 11:32 AM

#139

stillwaters

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GlitzyMe

Oh....Divokitty'smom reminded me about under the sewing machine. I use the comfort pads that you get when you have a mammogram.......they're nice dense foam with an adhesive side that goes on the mammo machine. I know - a little over the top but they use it for a few minutes and toss them away. I bring mine home.

WOW!!! I've never heard of "comfort pads" for use with a mammogram! NOTHING about having a Mammogram seems to involve "COMFORT"!

:roll:

06-06-2011, 11:44 AM

#140

DonnaC

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Wow, a lot of us are very innovative! I use a lot of the things already posted, but something else that I do is jot down on a Post-It note what type/size of needle I have in the sewing machine. I stick it on the side of the machine, and when I'm finished sewing for the day, I put the note under the presser foot and pierce it with the needle. That way I'm not always guessing what needle is in the machine (and also not having to magnify those tiny letters and numbers to figure it out!).