What is one of the handiest little tools you have in your sewing room?
12-07-2010, 06:23 AM
#61
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OMG Sierra, if I squat for pins, I'll never get up!! My most used tool is also nippers but I have a little collapsible trash can from IKEA for all my threads and fabric clippings that i can't be without.
12-07-2010, 06:24 AM
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One no one has mentioned is a lint roller...I use it to brush all the threads away after piecing that are left on the ironing board or on the material....or on the back of the quilt top or project.
My tweezers, small sharp scissors, and I love my electric scissors when I am finishing a quilt to cut off the extra edges before I square it up.
My tweezers, small sharp scissors, and I love my electric scissors when I am finishing a quilt to cut off the extra edges before I square it up.
12-07-2010, 06:25 AM
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I have had that one for years. Never used it. Will have to dig it out.
Originally Posted by Kitsapquilter
I have a little measuring tool that I keep by my sewing machine all the time. I was just checking out my e-mail from Fabrics.com and they have this same little measuring tool on sale right now for...get ready....for >28 cents! Bet you didn't know you could get anything for 28 cents anymore. Check it out. It is just called Measuring Tool. Stock # is NR-460.
It will be interesting to see what your favorite little tool is.
It will be interesting to see what your favorite little tool is.
12-07-2010, 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by BRenea
My Bernina Swiss Army Knife! My DH bought it for me because he thought it looked cool (men!). It has a tiny rotary cutter, scissors, seam ripper, awl, threader, chalk markers, eyelet punch and a measuring guage...I keep it near my machine at all times!
Thanks Sue
12-07-2010, 06:27 AM
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Can't have too many of a good tool LOL!
Originally Posted by AnnieF
I have a pair of scissors on a lanyard to go around my neck when I'm sewing. Come to find out...it's my grandchildren's cue to me that they are ready to sew....with the scissors around their neck. The problem was....there are 3 of them....so my scissors/lanyard has multiplied to 3. I now have them all around my quilt studio!
12-07-2010, 06:54 AM
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I have a cookbook holder mounted on the wall behind my sewing machine to keep the book/pattern off my sewing space. I can look up and see where to set the pieces, I love it.
I have asked for another one to mount behind my cutting table.
I have asked for another one to mount behind my cutting table.
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