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11-11-2010, 03:13 PM

#281

sew wishful

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Gina_D

One thing I bought when I first started quilting was one of those suction cup things that are supposed to hold your ruler down while cutting. The sales person told me I had to have them. I've never used them; my hand works best for me.

I went out and bought one, also! Tried it twice....the darn thing didn't have a very good suction and kept falling off! Yup...my hand works better!! Bought it at Walmart tho and they take returns without the sales receipt, so guess where it's going so I can buy a better "notion"!

11-11-2010, 03:16 PM

#282

purplefiend

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Originally Posted by mpayne

What is a purple '
"Thang"? Please. I don't know what it is either

This is a Purple Thang!
http://www.littlefoot.net/index.php?...products_id=81

11-11-2010, 03:23 PM

#283

carolaug

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I only use it to make fringe on scarfs...it works great for that.

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Originally Posted by sewTinker

When I was Brand New to quilting, I saw a quilter on Simply Quilts use a kind of "ruler" that is essentially a big square with cutting slits every two inches. You square your fabric and lay this on it and then rotary cut through the slits. I used it once unsuccessfully - it required more coordination than apparently I possess. Perhaps with practice I could master it... Meanwhile, it sits propped behind my cutting table. for 10 years. lol...

11-11-2010, 03:28 PM

#284

janb

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I have "wasted" a lot of cash on sewing do-dads...but if you dont try it how are you going to know if it is going to work for you? I guess you can always pass it on to someone who hasnt had a chance to try it.

11-11-2010, 03:31 PM

#285

rhanigan

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I bought an Altos Quick several years ago and have used it so much I will have to replace the cutting pad soon. It is accurate and really easy to use. The best part is that the "ruler" doesn't move as I cut along it like the others do whenever I try to use them.
:)

11-11-2010, 03:36 PM

#286

purplefiend

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Earleen

Try the hunting and fishing sections W.M.they have great plastic boxes with adjustable compartments and seem stronger than others. Love the ones I got. You can make small sectioins or larger ones and they close tightly.

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Originally Posted by tucsonquilter

I bought a plastic bobbin keeper case and the lid broke off it within days. But my two favorite notions are my magnetic pin holder (I LOVE THAT) and the non slip gloves. What a differnce in holding the material when you have arthritus in your hands.

I use the little double sided fishing lure boxes for my bobbins. I think they are about $2-3 and work wonderfully. I have several different brands of sewing machines and even among the Singers they use different bobbins.

11-11-2010, 03:38 PM

#287

watterstide

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[quote=JudeWill]

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Originally Posted by raptureready

I tried the pedicure toe separators for my bobbins and like them just fine.

I use pony tail holders to go around the bobbins. I don't remember where I found that tip, but I like it.

I bought 5/8" clear plastic/rubber tubing, cut it down to fit my bobbins..i can see the color of the thread that way..works great!

11-11-2010, 03:38 PM

#288

purplefiend

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Originally Posted by moreland

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Originally Posted by misseva

i thought "basting" spray was actually used to baste a quilt. at least that's what i use it for. what's the point of using spray and then pin/stitch basting? seems like extra work to me.

I have never pinned a quilt since I started using the basting spray. I've always used June Taylor just because that was what Walmart carried and they were always significantly lower on their price that JoAnne's. I use it on all sizes--whether they are queen or just a lap throw.

I use the curved quilter's safety pins, due to asthma, the basting sprays are a huge no-no. My method of quilt basting
doesn't pollute the air or leave sticky residue everywhere.