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    Old 08-20-2010, 07:30 AM
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    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?
    You can buy the rotary blades 2/package for $1. 45 or so, and they also carry the blade holder or cutter holder to use when you cut carpeting and that has one blade on the cutter and two blades underneath. $4.00 for the cutter and three blades. You can't use the cutter like an Olfa or Fiskars or whatever kind of rotary cutter you get for sewing. It doesn't fit. Trust me on those three words. It isn't made to fit, it doesn't fit and there is no sense to buy it if you aren't going to use it. I am not cheap - I am old and wise and frugal. (Yah, right!). Hope this helps. It just isn't worth the money to pay for something you aren't going to use and get three blades in the deal. It is still cheaper buying the two blades - For what it is worth, the order number for the blades is #97642 - Hope I helped on this. And then to top it all off my mom gave me her brand new blade sharpener. Yay! Edie
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    Old 08-20-2010, 09:32 AM
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    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.
    Am I the only one confused by this post? :shock:
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    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.
    Am I the only one confused by this post? :shock:
    I was puzzled by this too. Maybe the poster just posted to the wrong thread?
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    Old 08-20-2010, 11:20 AM
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    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!!!!
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    Old 08-20-2010, 02:46 PM
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    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.
    They have metal tape measures" at the .99 cent store.
    I have bought several.
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    Old 08-20-2010, 03:23 PM
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    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!!!!
    How much are the telescoping magnets? Edie
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    Old 08-20-2010, 04:46 PM
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    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.
    Am I the only one confused by this post? :shock:
    I was puzzled by this too. Maybe the poster just posted to the wrong thread?
    What they are talking about when they say 'snap bags' is the fact that you can use parts of the tape measure in the top of bags, putting the number sides ( the curve) toward the outside, I think. Then you can pinch the bags apart to put things in them, and when you let go of the bag, the top snaps back closed. I hope this helps. There is a link above that explains how to make the bags.
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    Old 08-20-2010, 04:59 PM
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    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.
    Am I the only one confused by this post? :shock:
    I was puzzled by this too. Maybe the poster just posted to the wrong thread?
    What they are talking about when they say 'snap bags' is the fact that you can use parts of the tape measure in the top of bags, putting the number sides ( the curve) toward the outside, I think. Then you can pinch the bags apart to put things in them, and when you let go of the bag, the top snaps back closed. I hope this helps. There is a link above that explains how to make the bags.
    You're right about the bag. The pattern is by Stitchn'Sisters, called Snap Happy! They have a 2nd one out called Snap Happier(purse & tote). Hope this helps you find them.
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    Old 08-20-2010, 05:55 PM
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    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.
    They have metal tape measures" at the .99 cent store.
    I have bought several.
    What is a snap bag?
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    Old 08-20-2010, 07:03 PM
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    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
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