Your Top Five MUST-HAVE Tools (Non-electric/electronic)
02-28-2011, 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by irishrose
Rotary cutter
Gingher lightweight scissors
Olfa cutting mat
6 x 24 cutting ruler and 12.5 x 12.5 squaring ruler
Seam ripper
Five is tough, but I can go without pins before I can go without any of my list.
Gingher lightweight scissors
Olfa cutting mat
6 x 24 cutting ruler and 12.5 x 12.5 squaring ruler
Seam ripper
Five is tough, but I can go without pins before I can go without any of my list.
03-01-2011, 02:18 AM
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I was also on an extremley limited budget when I started by holding a cardboard template,I'd traced & cut around with scissors. No reason a person can't do the same, even in these "high tech" days :)
That being said, my basics would be rotary cutter & mat,good thread,seam ripper & a basic 24" Olipfa ruler.I like to have small & larger scissors...so that's a couple more. Good luck & remember your library might have basic quilting books etc.
That being said, my basics would be rotary cutter & mat,good thread,seam ripper & a basic 24" Olipfa ruler.I like to have small & larger scissors...so that's a couple more. Good luck & remember your library might have basic quilting books etc.
Originally Posted by jillaine
I've recommitted myself to quilting, and finding this message board/community has been a wonderful inspiration to keep me at it.
As I'm becoming exposed/introduced to some of the tools and approaches y'all are using, I find myself wondering, what should I really be investing in to ease my quilting.
But I'm on an extremely limited budget these days, and wanting to ask you all: What are the top five tools (non-electric/electronic) that you feel are absolute musts to have in your "toolbox" for making quilts?
-- Jillaine
As I'm becoming exposed/introduced to some of the tools and approaches y'all are using, I find myself wondering, what should I really be investing in to ease my quilting.
But I'm on an extremely limited budget these days, and wanting to ask you all: What are the top five tools (non-electric/electronic) that you feel are absolute musts to have in your "toolbox" for making quilts?
-- Jillaine
03-01-2011, 02:22 AM
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Tell us more about the Simplicity Binding machine. I keep looking, but hate buying another gadget if it's gonna sit unused. Ask me how I know :) How much do you use it?
Originally Posted by BellaBoo
Only one in my top five most useful tools to me that is non electric/electronic
1. the Accuquilt Go.
my must haves for quilting now that I have used them are:
2. Quality sewing lamp
3. Simplicity Binding machine
4. EQ7
5. Computer and Printer
1. the Accuquilt Go.
my must haves for quilting now that I have used them are:
2. Quality sewing lamp
3. Simplicity Binding machine
4. EQ7
5. Computer and Printer
03-01-2011, 04:33 AM
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I have found my DESIGN WALL mat EXTREMELY helpful. Wouldn't know how to do without it (laying things out on the floor is a drag). So great for planning, laying out blocks and Bargello strips, trying out borders, and so on. (They are on sale now from www.ConnectingThreads.com for $15; item #81921.) A BIG thumbs up in my opinion. :thumbup:
03-01-2011, 05:05 AM
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I found a small pair of scissors that come to a point sharper than a seam ripper, so they are great for taking out stitches. I get palpitations if I can't find them.
Also my thimble with a ridge on the top, very small needles for handquilting, and my hoop. And a comfy chair.
No rotary cutter or mat for me yet, I am still back in the 60's, lol. If I had one I might have shorter fingers by this time!
Also my thimble with a ridge on the top, very small needles for handquilting, and my hoop. And a comfy chair.
No rotary cutter or mat for me yet, I am still back in the 60's, lol. If I had one I might have shorter fingers by this time!
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