Guess what else they had at Harbor Freight?
#121
Originally Posted by nanawdeb
Okay, I got the part about the carpet blades, but I don't know what kind of handles you are talking about and what you use them for can you give me a hint?
#122
Originally Posted by Nzm
Ive made these in several sizes and they are great.. I even transport my laptop and wires etc in individual ones when Im travelling.. fits better in my carryon.
#123
Originally Posted by gale
Originally Posted by Nzm
Ive made these in several sizes and they are great.. I even transport my laptop and wires etc in individual ones when Im travelling.. fits better in my carryon.
#124
I love going to the hardware store for quilting supplies!
Me too! I found a telescoping magnet for picking up pins and needles. I also found the magnetic dishes really cheap. I found small needle nose pliers for pulling needles through when quilting really cheap. I found clamps to keep my quilts tight on the frame rally cheap. Every time I go into a hardware store or an automotive store, I look at everything to see if I can re-purpose it for quilting. It's fun and when I do find something, I feel really smart!!!!
Me too! I found a telescoping magnet for picking up pins and needles. I also found the magnetic dishes really cheap. I found small needle nose pliers for pulling needles through when quilting really cheap. I found clamps to keep my quilts tight on the frame rally cheap. Every time I go into a hardware store or an automotive store, I look at everything to see if I can re-purpose it for quilting. It's fun and when I do find something, I feel really smart!!!!
#125
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: La Verne, CA
Posts: 794
Originally Posted by raptureready
I've gotten three of those super grips on garage sales for 50 cents or a $1 each. LOVE THEM! I'm planning a trip to HF or a similar cheap tool store the next time I go to town. If they have cheap blades I'm going to get all they have. I also want to see if they have some cheap 3/4 or 1" metal tape measures so that I can take them apart and cut them up for snap bags.
I have bought several.
#126
Originally Posted by GrammaNan
I love going to the hardware store for quilting supplies!
Me too! I found a telescoping magnet for picking up pins and needles. I also found the magnetic dishes really cheap. I found small needle nose pliers for pulling needles through when quilting really cheap. I found clamps to keep my quilts tight on the frame rally cheap. Every time I go into a hardware store or an automotive store, I look at everything to see if I can re-purpose it for quilting. It's fun and when I do find something, I feel really smart!!!!
Me too! I found a telescoping magnet for picking up pins and needles. I also found the magnetic dishes really cheap. I found small needle nose pliers for pulling needles through when quilting really cheap. I found clamps to keep my quilts tight on the frame rally cheap. Every time I go into a hardware store or an automotive store, I look at everything to see if I can re-purpose it for quilting. It's fun and when I do find something, I feel really smart!!!!
#127
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Martinsville, Indiana
Posts: 1,430
Originally Posted by piepatch
Originally Posted by gale
Originally Posted by Nzm
Ive made these in several sizes and they are great.. I even transport my laptop and wires etc in individual ones when Im travelling.. fits better in my carryon.
#128
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Arkansas
Posts: 420
Originally Posted by Janis
Originally Posted by piepatch
Originally Posted by gale
Originally Posted by Nzm
Ive made these in several sizes and they are great.. I even transport my laptop and wires etc in individual ones when Im travelling.. fits better in my carryon.
#129
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Beaverton,Michigan
Posts: 803
Originally Posted by Quilting Nana
Originally Posted by raptureready
I've gotten three of those super grips on garage sales for 50 cents or a $1 each. LOVE THEM! I'm planning a trip to HF or a similar cheap tool store the next time I go to town. If they have cheap blades I'm going to get all they have. I also want to see if they have some cheap 3/4 or 1" metal tape measures so that I can take them apart and cut them up for snap bags.
I have bought several.
#130
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Oh.
Posts: 781
OK, girls, i read through all the posts and did not see anyone mention the magnetic wrist band. I got one and it is great!
I put it on my left wrist, turned inward, and when I pin the quilt to the leader cloths, I have my pins handy. This is a better idea than those wrist pin cushions. It was $2.39 No more reaching for and fumbling with pins. A Great find! I also got a magnetic bowl to use on my quilting frame. That sure will help round up the stray pins.
I bought these items when I stopped by a 2nd time, to buy the other 5 sets of blades I had left for someone else. They didn't need them as bad as I did!
June in Cincinnati
I put it on my left wrist, turned inward, and when I pin the quilt to the leader cloths, I have my pins handy. This is a better idea than those wrist pin cushions. It was $2.39 No more reaching for and fumbling with pins. A Great find! I also got a magnetic bowl to use on my quilting frame. That sure will help round up the stray pins.
I bought these items when I stopped by a 2nd time, to buy the other 5 sets of blades I had left for someone else. They didn't need them as bad as I did!
June in Cincinnati
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