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    Old 05-12-2011, 09:06 AM
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    Originally Posted by sherriequilts
    Originally Posted by k9dancer
    Coating the bottom of the sticky notes with rubber cement (NOT GLUE) might help them stay in place longer, and won't damage your machine. I think the rubber band is a great idea!

    Rubber cement can also be used on the back of rulers to keep them from sliding.

    Mechanical pencils are great for drawing lines, and they don't 'fatten out' as they age.
    More great suggestions! Thanks.
    As to broccoli band uses, I use two for a wallet!! Can't bear to carry a purse or bag and the bands keep the plastic from sliding out of my pocket or the "valley bank" (bra). Free and a continuous supply. Hip, hip, hurray for broccoli (bands)!
    Sherrie... thanks so much for my 'chuckle for the day' ...the Valley Bank. I love it. Great place to carry my cell phone also! :lol: :lol: :lol:
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    Old 05-12-2011, 09:09 AM
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    Originally Posted by Jshep
    Questions, questions, questions. Where do you get the mechanical pencils? Is there any special color to buy? Where do you get the rubber cement and is there any special brand? Are there any videos on doing these things?

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    Judy, I haven't tried the rubber cement on my rulers yet. But, last week I bought the product just for that purpose. I am also going to try it on my finger tips to see if it works for FMQ, since it rubs/rolls off. Any store that sells glues like Elmers should carry it. :-D
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    Old 05-12-2011, 09:15 AM
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    Guess I'll stop on the way home from work and pick up some Broccoli. I've been lazy lately and have been buying it already cut up.
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    Old 05-12-2011, 09:53 AM
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    Originally Posted by Jan in VA
    I've used this idea for years and my 1/4" are consistently accurate with fast sewing. The 'depth'/height of the full pad allows a wall or barrier of sorts for the fabric to "butt up" against so you are not eyeballing the edge of your foot or a piece of tape, or a bunch/rolled rubber band.

    The sticky notepad I use is about 1.5"x2".

    I use a rubber band to hold the pad because the metal of the throat plate doesn't stick it very well. I use it all the way around the swing arm of the machine, going under the edge of the extension table of my Bernina, and just move it aside when I change my bobbin. The band I use is a wide one from broccoli or celery stalks.

    Sometimes the presser foot has a rear end that is wider than the front of the foot. In this case I move the needle position over to the right to create a 1/4" seam that accomodates the different placement of the notepad along the rear width of the foot.

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    Why not just use the wide rubber band and forget the note pad? I would think the rubber band would be thick enough to butt the material against.
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    Old 05-12-2011, 10:19 AM
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    Thks for tut ...
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    Old 05-12-2011, 10:30 AM
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    That is absolutely great, thanks so much for the idea. I have the quarter inch foot but sometimes have a problem with keeping it in perfect alignment.
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    Old 05-12-2011, 11:45 AM
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    Originally Posted by Jshep
    Questions, questions, questions. Where do you get the mechanical pencils? Is there any special color to buy? Where do you get the rubber cement and is there any special brand? Are there any videos on doing these things?

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    Judy
    Mechanical pencils can be had at office supply stores or WalMart. (Same for the rubber cement.) I buy the big boxes that have several dozen in them and give them out as gifts to my quilty friends. They just come in pencil lead color. You might be able to find colored leads st Nancy's Notions, or someplace like that.
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    Old 05-12-2011, 12:09 PM
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    Great Tip, Thanx for the post
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    Old 05-12-2011, 12:16 PM
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    why not just use the edge of a wide rubberband? i haven't tried it though.
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    Old 05-12-2011, 12:33 PM
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    Awesome tip!!!! Thanks so much for sharing.
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