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09-25-2018, 06:56 AM

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yolajean

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I have used this "bendable light" on my machines for quite a few years now. Easy to install.

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09-25-2018, 07:13 AM

#32

feffertim

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my must have go to gadgets is my slidelock ruler

09-25-2018, 07:33 AM

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Onebyone

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mizgoodie

Has anyone used the Kansas City Troubles Five and Dime ruler? On a whim last night I got one from Amazon as I loved the block.

I used those rulers and they do make the block quick and accurate. The second one I made I left a 1/4" fray area and I like it better. I may leave 1/2" next time and snip the edges. If you plan on a longarmer quilting it I would suggest using a zig zag to be sure the raw edge won't get caught in the needle. I machine quilted mine. I used a layer cake and charm pack and made the top in one day.

09-25-2018, 07:36 AM

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Onebyone

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I just ordered the Creative Grids new 10" square ruler. That will be new.

09-25-2018, 07:37 AM

#35

hilsmom

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My Tonic table tidy. I only have the main unit, but they make all sorts of attachments. That thing holds a ton and doesn't move. It also won't damage your table, and is very handy for going to classes.

https://www.tonic-studios.com/produc...in-caddy-1643e

Also my Stripology Squared ruler.

09-25-2018, 07:46 AM

#36

JanieW

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Originally Posted by juliea9967

It is beautiful! Where did you get it?

I have that thread holder, too. I got it from Nancy’s Notions.

09-25-2018, 08:04 AM

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Onebyone

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Connecting Threads use to sell the pretty thread holder. There were several designs to choose from.

09-25-2018, 10:14 AM

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IrishgalfromNJ

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Quote:

Originally Posted by juliea9967

It is beautiful! Where did you get it?

I bought mine at Connecting Threads a few years ago. They still have them. A little more expensive but the same one. It's a really heavy piece and I think it's worth the money.

09-25-2018, 12:56 PM

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maviskw

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Originally Posted by Onebyone

I have the flower stitch foot. I have used it a few times but that was to learn how to do it. I have never found a use to have any flowers on anything though. LOL It does work great. I may set up a machine and demo that at another meeting. Someone may have a great idea where to use the flower stitch.

I might put a flower in the middle of lots of plain charms, then sew them together in a pattern.