Any non-sewing items that you use for quilting?
06-05-2011, 10:02 AM
#91
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Originally Posted by ndgirl
I taped a measuring tape to the front edge of my cutting table - great time saver. And I use a long handled tongs which I never used for barbecuing to pick up things on the floor that I can't reach. I have a magnet taped to one side of it so I can nab pins and needles from the floor easily also. I also have a Craftsman took cabinet next to my machine and use one drawer for thread, one for needles, pins, buttons, misc. stuff, one for embroidery stabilizer, etc. I can lock it and I put a folded bath towel on top so I can press quilt blocks, etc. on it while I'm sewing.
06-05-2011, 10:40 AM
#92
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Location: Missouri
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Half of a snap clothespin to use as wooden iron at sewing machine.
Compas to make circles to use as templates.
Fishing box to hold small items for each of my sewing machines.
There's more but can't concentrate right now.
Compas to make circles to use as templates.
Fishing box to hold small items for each of my sewing machines.
There's more but can't concentrate right now.
06-05-2011, 10:42 AM
#93
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Location: Oklahoma
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i use my husbands copenhagen tins ( the cheaper snuffs are all plastic) just wash and dry them when empty , holds rotary blades great and i also use for my old blades when full i wrap tape around it and throw it away , keeps me from worry someone will get cut when i throw them away.
06-05-2011, 11:03 AM
#95
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Location: New Jersey
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A fishing tackle box for thread holder. Its covered and keeps dust off of it. I'm a nurse & work in a Doctors office. I have brought home the empty syringe boxes, covered them with wrapping paper. They are perfect for fat quarters & anything else. Empty medicine bottle for old needles, when it is full toss it out and get another. Those rubbery mats under the machine so it does not take atrip across the table while I'm sewing.
06-05-2011, 11:58 AM
#98
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Location: Batesville, Arkansas
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I use a fine, soft bristled artist's paint brush to clean my sewing machine. I clean the feeddogs and bobbin chase every time I change the bobbin. It keeps the machine running great and is easier to use than the "mini" bottle brush that came with the machine.
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