canuckninepatch

(Also vital for hand sewing---------------fabric softener sheets![/quote])

How, pray tell, do you use fabric softener sheets when hand sewing???

tristansnana

I'd have to agree about the Clover needle threader...Best invention ever. Also have just purchased Clover's needle nest. I can thread up to 10 needles and store them all, thread included, inside this nest. Just a turn of the wheel brings all thread ends into the "nest" with no dangling threads left to tangle. Each needle is easily removed. Sure beats sticking threaded needles all over the arm of my chair.

gollytwo

two rulers that I use all the time
- Creative Grids 2 1/2" x 6 1/2"
- Simplicity Studio Simpli-EZ Jelly Roll Ruler

Bottom Line pre-wound bobbins, and
titanium needles

Val in IN

All of the above plus my June Taylor Shape Cut Ruler that I use to cut strips. Can't live without it.

annthreecats

I took the cheap plastic off one of the wrist pin cushions and added some elastic, it's more comfortable and I put it on every time I use the machine.

My 6" sewing gauge to measure.

I'm re-purposing my double pointed knitting needles to use as stilletos so I don't sew my fingers on the small pieces.

Can't live without my seam ripper.

SunlitenSmiles

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How, pray tell, do you use fabric softener sheets when hand sewing???[/quote]

i know some people use these when they do applique but please be careful because some people are allergic to them and the fact that they have gone thru washing machine cycles does not remove the powerful chemicals

DonnaFreak

Great question! I'm going to go with something I haven't seen anyone else mention. Last year before Christmas, I found some small (not quite gallon size I don't think) trash cans with flip lids on them at the Dollar Tree. I bought all they had! I gave them as Christmas gifts to everyone in my quilting group, to all my family members who sew, and of course I kept one for myself. It's amazing how many fabric snippets and threads it holds! It sits on my sewing table right by my sewing machine, so I don't have to try to keep things in a little pile and hope they don't get scattered. LOVE IT! :c)

Donna

PKITTY1

2 seam rippers...I always misplace one when I need it most. A pair of cheap scissors for cutting the threads between chain piecing. Omnigrid cutting mat and rotary cutter. New blade for rotary cutter (if needed I have it and I don't have to stop cutting). Coats and Clark Nugray thread. 12 x 1.5 inch omnigrid ruler. Quarter inch ruler. 12 inch square ruler. Long ruler (22x6?)for strips. 2.5 inch omnigrid ruler for 1.5 inch squares, etc...Pencil and notebook for notes, pieces cut, etc... Plastic bag or bins for cut pieces and block storage. Hand needles for any hand sewing needs.

Debbie B

Rotary cutter with the cutting mat & rulers. Love my June Taylor Shape Cutter, but wish I had gotten the larger size. I like my Accuquilt Go, too, but have not gotten to use it much as I only have 2 dies so far. The one it came with and the tumbler die.

DonnaFreak

What kinds of things do you have on your peg board? You've got me curious! LOL!

Donna