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    Old 10-12-2010, 09:01 AM
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    I checked at Michael's and they did not have it. Hope someone can find us a source!

    This is even better. "Purchase in Store Only" but I plan to head to our local one.

    http://www.harborfreight.com/12-piec...kit-98600.html
    I looked at that site, but the tips don't look as needle fine as Sharon's did. I'd hate to buy it and find out (when I used it) that it wasn't what I needed.
    I'm going to the store today. If it meets my expectations I'll let you know.
    Great!!!

    :lol:
    Got it. I'll be able to use it for other crafts, but it's plastic and the smallest nozzle is by no means needle fine. The trip wasn't wasted, though. I got clamps to hold my rotary cutting rulers down and then had my Birthday Burger at Red Robin.
    Happy Birthday!!!
    I ordered the one on line. Let's see how that turns out. It better be good considering how much it's costing for this little thingee.
    Thanks for the info.

    :lol:
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    Old 10-12-2010, 09:13 AM
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    Originally Posted by katesnanna
    The VERY best tip I ever got was to use 2 pins when lining up seams. One on either side of the seam. Providing I have it properly lined up before I pin it won't shift and has saved me lots of unstitching over the years.
    To add to this, first pin horizontally about 1/2" above the raw edge. Then flip the top up and make sure the seams match. Make any necessary adjustments, then with the horizontal seam in place, pin vertically on either side of the seam. Then remove the horizontal pin. This also works really well for paper piecing - pin along where you would sew - along the seam line. Then fold the fabric over like it would look if it were sewn - you can make adjustments BEFORE you would have to rip out the seam. Also, when doing a new paper piece, first sew with a larger seam so it can be removed easily if necessary. If the first seam is correct, go back and sew with smaller stitches so when you remove the paper, it doesn't stress the seam. Either that, or remove the thread from the machine needle so you aren't sewing an extra seam, yet you are putting extra holes in the paper so it's more perforated for easier removal.
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    Old 10-14-2010, 10:37 AM
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    You can make your own glue tip.
    Here's how:
    * Pull off the orange tip of the Elmer's glue bottle.
    * Trim about 1/8" off the end.
    * Pull the end off a BIC plastic mechanical pencil
    * Push it out from the inside of the orange glue tip.
    * Push the orange tip back onto the glue bottle.
    I used a rubber knitting needle stop as a cover for the tip.

    This is a really slick tool and when heat set with the iron, it really holds. But comes right out in the wash!
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    Old 10-14-2010, 11:32 AM
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    Very neat trick making the narrow glue tip!!! Thanks so much!
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    Old 10-14-2010, 11:33 AM
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    i read on this thread about doing this - but NOW i see and it makes sense. this is the best tip i've rec'd. - no, it's the one about glueing the binding, no, it's the one..... gosh they're ALL good. it's like a gold mine of info. - better than any 'how to' book.

    i think the first thread didn't specify the tip from a 'mechanical' pencil - or else i didn't catch that part. a ball point pen tip isn't very small. i have another brand of mechanical pencil here in the office, 7mm and it works too - very small tip.
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    Old 10-14-2010, 11:41 AM
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    Originally Posted by misseva
    i read on this thread about doing this - but NOW i see and it makes sense. this is the best tip i've rec'd. - no, it's the one about glueing the binding, no, it's the one..... gosh they're ALL good. it's like a gold mine of info. - better than any 'how to' book.

    i think the first thread didn't specify the tip from a 'mechanical' pencil - or else i didn't catch that part. a ball point pen tip isn't very small. i have another brand of mechanical pencil here in the office, 7mm and it works too - very small tip.
    Yes, I used the 7mm mechanical pencil tip.
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    Old 10-14-2010, 12:15 PM
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    Wow, very clever, will try this when I get home. I know I have mechanical pencils somewhere, oh what the heck, just take one from the husbands desk, he wont miss one. :)
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    Old 10-14-2010, 01:00 PM
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    Good one. Another use for those swimming noodles. (Not my idea) but I
    read somewhere that a quilter used those noodles to roll her quilts to
    take/ship to quilt shows and said it's also good for storage...no crease in
    your quilts. Of course you'd have to cover the whole thing with a sheet or
    something. Please don't buy too many swimming noodles at once and make
    the prices climb like the rotary blades at Harbor Freight. ;-)
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    Old 10-14-2010, 01:04 PM
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    Originally Posted by earthwalker
    Too hard to pick one! but the latest was really useful....winding your binding on a toilet roll tube...so simple and effective.
    I started using this too after reading it on here! So useful!

    Kyia
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    Old 10-14-2010, 05:50 PM
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    I'm winding my homemade jelly rolls on toilet paper tubes, also.
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