What tools or products do you use from other hobbies for Quilting? Please share your ideas and I will make a list of them for us in my pages for all of us to enjoy!

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03-22-2011, 06:15 AM

#161

sewnsewer2

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razor blade for ripping out stitches
long razor blade (for polymer clay) to cut thread nests
pill bottle for used razor blades & needles/pins
plastic bowl w/lid for safety pin storage
empty toilet paper roll for winding my binding on
peg board for storing thread

03-22-2011, 06:37 AM

#162

babyboomerquilter

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I use cut up manilla file folders to give me the exta tightness I need in cutting fabric on my Sizzix Big Shot

03-22-2011, 07:10 AM

#163

doowopddbop

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Pam H

I use a large bamboo knitting needle to poke out the corners when I turn something inside out.

I use a single chop stick.

03-22-2011, 07:26 AM

#164

IfuPleasEM

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The sticky film sounds like something I need to know more about. Please. I also do Machine embroidery. Do you have a picture? do you sew though it? I just don't really understand. Sorry Thanks, Diane

03-22-2011, 07:36 AM

#165

fabric_lover

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Another one..........

Cookie cutters for pattern. Trace around on fabric, etc.......

03-22-2011, 07:37 AM

#166

lynnie k

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when I purchase fabic and bring it home I mark selvage edge with the yardage. This way I know how many yards are there when I am working on my projects I don't have to take the time to measure it

03-22-2011, 07:39 AM

#167

fabric_lover

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Whoops see that's already been mentioned.

03-22-2011, 08:22 AM

#168

Granny Kay

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Quote:

Originally Posted by purplepamela

oh forgot one. old fashion bristle hair brush for thread clippings. i keep it beside the machine and add as i clip then before i leave i swipe to pick up what i missed. put clippings in a bush for the birds.

What a wonderful idea for our feathered friends. I use a piece of felt to lay thread clippings on and now I'll put the threads outside too!
Granny Kay

03-22-2011, 08:24 AM

#169

lynnie k

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I use a large clip board that has a storage bin when opened. I put sandpaper on the top near the clip so I can work on my projects and they wont slip. Great for Applique' blocks

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