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Hope you enjoyed my little list! They are made by Pilot, and theyll just be in the section with the pens. I adore flying geese blocks and this allows them to match up beautifully! I love my shape up ruler. Her ideas are both clever and creative and I often ask myself Why didnt I think of that?. Winners, check your inboxes for a message from me. There were a couple other items Id like to try so should make a shopping list. On some fabrics the red does not come out. Include a link to the tool if you can find one. You can press right on the ruler and get accurate hems. I love my Martelli rotary cutter. I can sew a long chain of pieces and then just use the thread cutter (hand held by the way) to just cut the threads between the pieces. Thanks for sharing a great post of cool sewing tools to try, I made a list of them as I will try them out! This seems like such a simple idea but it has several functions that quilters would use on a weekly basis. Makes ironing yardage and pieced tops a lot easier. I have them in many colors. I fixed this by using a plastic cutting mat that one would normally use for cutting vegetables. If you are still opening and closing by fingers only, you have to try this out. My recommended tool is a Stiletto. Easy to make and inexpensive too. Made a huge difference for me. I dont know where Id be without it. Yes, they do and cheaper, too, Im sure. This tool is especially great for machine quilting, when youd like to mark a quilting pattern on your quilt sandwich. You can find this at most quilting shops. Iron Safe is a lightweight, flexible sleeve that is attached to your iron using a metal spring that goes through the opening where your handle is and attaches to the other side. Love these items. Ive done several different kinds of design walls over the past few years. Price and other details may vary based on product size and color. I have been quilting for just over a year . I too like those Frixion pens, but dont leave your marked quilt in the car during winter. My finished blocks would never be the size the pattern said they should be! It is a ruler that lets you make the flying geese larger and then you trim it down to the exact size. I love using a 173 ruler and a 55 square ruler and my rotary cutter and mat. http://www.martellicatalog.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=MC&Category_Code=RC Its also only about 1 1/2 square in size, so its very easy to use and manoeuvre under the machine foot. These are wooden spools from textile factories. This is a teflon sheet that sits on the bed of your sewing machine andcan be removed and reused. I couldnt really think of a reason why I would necessarily need/use them but girl, you are a genius Solids! Join my email list to receive my free Oslo Craft Bag sewing pattern! Im going to have to try the needle threader and wonderclips. The two tools that I just love are the Fons and Porter binding tool. I have never used anything on the give-aways, so whatever! It also gets the sides of the quilts pushed out and made just perfect. 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I love my frixion pens and my machingers. Thanks to the sponsors for the lovely prizes. DO NOT LEAVE ON YOUR IRON! I love my Clover chaco liner. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, MumCraft Multipurpose Sewing Clips with Tin Box Package, Assorted Colors, Pack of 100, MumCraft Multipurpose Sewing Clips Pack of 160, with Premium Storage Tin Box Package, Assorted Colors. hanging 3m command strips quilt hang quilts using hangers tip wooten shirley use velcro tapestry fabric display walls adventurequilter bottom We have a give-away for a set of four stencils below. I would really love to win the Angler 2. Another I find very useful is the Olfa circle cutter, which works well. I love how it erases when I iron it. Its Michele here for todays Learning Center post on not so basic quilting tools. They come as a two-pack and will attach to a bottle of washable Elmers School Glue, which you can find anywhere. I need to check out the snap setter, ive tried various kinds and they just do not work. It just happens. I started out trying to be cheap with the 10 pack, and once I tried them I realized I would need more, so I got another 50 pack. You can leave it on your iron all the time, and if you get any gunk on it, you can just wipe it right off the Iron Safe instead of dealing with cleaning your iron. I like that these ThimblePads are sticky and reusable for several times. Im not really into wearing a thimble, its just too bulky for me and Im not used to it. The Machingers wasnt carried at my local quilt shop but was suggested that gardening gloves worked as well. She asked me to share a few posts Ive done on my favorite quilting toolsbeyond the basics. I asked several quilting friends to recommend their favourites and have give-aways for a few of them too. These allow me to check my block sizes are correct BEFORE it is to late lol and makes sure my quilt is not uneven when finished lol, As I am about to venture into the world of 1/2 square triangles the, Hi, I have just discovered this website and it is so useful. I use one to grab the short tails of thread when I thread a needle or when I am FMQ and need to pull the bobbin thread to the top of the quilt. I just got it recently as a gift from a friend and I dont know what I ever done with out it. I have a couple more for you. Micheles note: While I rarely pin baste anymore, I do love this tool too when I do. One quilting tool that I feel every beginning quilter should own is the Angler 2 by Pam Bono Designs. Love the glue pen and the tips for Elmers. I can design with it, research a quilt I am working on, find free patterns, tips and a whole lot more. It also leaves little notches at the corners so your fabrics are easier to line up before sewing. If you have any desire to use snaps (bibs, bags, etc. I love all the suggestions, I adore my Machingers gloves and painters tape is always close by! Click HERE to the post that has all the tutorials for the ones Ive made so far. I dont have a huge collection of tools mainly basics like the rotary blade and cutting mat etc. User error Im sure. rulers kismet quilting Great. I use them to organize projects, so I dont borrow fabric from a project before u get to work on them. :). Oh yeah, and lets not forget the ever useful Purple Thang! Using this tool has really improved the corners of my bindings. I have been thinking about the sliding sheet as i have begun to quilt many more of my quilts. On to the recommendations from other quilting friends. The HST stencil looks great, quick to mark just a few HSTs to stitch. Here is the link. They are made of nylon knit. It is a little hard to describe, but instead of a straight handle, it curves to the right for a right-hander and left for a left-hander. However, I love a good small scissor and have two at different spots in my sewing studio. I love the idea of the Perfect Piecing Seam Guide. It is liquid so you can use it in spray bottle. I use them on a daily basis to make markings on fabric; they are my favorite sewing tool. Its come in super handy. hanging 3m command strips quilt hang quilts using hangers tip wooten shirley use velcro tapestry fabric display walls adventurequilter bottom but I think I can see some shopping on my horizon!!!! You can write in fabric and iron the marks away. Its fairly large and slides really easily under my project as I pin from one section to the next. The marks will continue to reappear. I am already using the Frixion pens, but will definitely be giving some of these other goodies a try too. The fabric hangs evenly, instead of at an angle like off the front of a standard ironing board. Okay, raise your hand if you have ever had trouble threading a hand needle. Funny how we only had one that was the same, but Im going to check out a few others on your list. Thanks. It can be installed and reinstalled in minutes with a few pieces of painters tape. I have used the Dritz spray and it is colorless, orderless and works. I love them and they are easy to make. ~Jeanne. Cindy, I love to hear about new sewing stuff! Micheles note: I love these gloves too; theyve made a huge difference to my free motion quilting. I have most of these tools, but I must say the Snap Setter is IRREPLACEABLE! I was recently given a fantastic tool for trimming down accurate flying geese patches. And that brown gunk can be transferred onto any fabric that I am working with. This little and inexpensive tool is especially great when you are piecing blocks and need to hold the layers of fabric together when they are going through the machine. #144 Carla G. and #51 Gene Black won the Angler 2 I actually have a second glue product that I love, and it is the Glue Tips from Purple Daisies. Thanks! Love my gadgets! Maybe there was some kind of trick to it? While not really a tool per se, heres Pat Sloans recommendation pretty and organized! It comes with one refill and is water soluble. It glides right over the fabric. Especially the needle threader and binding tool they look fab! Originally made for business but us quilters found out that it works so well for us. I also have the machingers gloves even though I only do straight line quilting they make a big big difference for me being able to control my quilt. Thank you :0). There are lots of other helpful tips and hints, so feel free to browse around! Great list! Okay, I know what youre thinking, The snap kits from Joanns that you use a hammer with are the same thing. No my friend, no they are not! What a fun article, Sara! 2020 Sew Sweetness. Lee from Freshly Pieced wrote two articles about the Frixion pens, here and here. Im a quilting newbie so Im still learning lots. I have 2 irons in rotation, and I am always switching them out because they *constantly* get the gunk on them from all of the fusible interfacing that I use, even though I use a pressing cloth. My second favorite are the plastic containers salad greens come in. Just pin, mark, sew, press and cut. I couldnt do quilts without my sewing machine, rotary cutter and mat, or the computer for the classes that I am taking. The give-away is a set of 4 stencils: 1, 1-1/2, 2, and 2-1/2 finished sizes. I am so glad you reviewed the Snapsetter, I need one but was hesitant. allowance qt tents jrsfabrics Cool idea on the pincushion from the chicken feeder. Some I already use (Im an ardent supporter of the Thimblepads after being recommended them!) It saved the day! I d like to win Angler 2 . Its made of unfinished birch which gives it a nice crafty feel, in my opinion, and it has a sturdy shelf and hanging rails. I asked Karen to share a few of the most popular DIY tools that shes featured on her site. They are lightweight and form-fitting. I saw it demonstrated by a gal that does whole cloth quilting and she just sprayed it after quilting and the lines all disappeared and no staining. Oops My trigger finger triggered before I had a chance to say that I would like to win the Angler 2. See the demonstration videos on our site. I will try this snap setter thing for sure!! Some I have, some I want, some I am now certainly interested in. The Kwik Klip is one of my favourite gadgets. After a bit of practice, it cuts piecing time in half! I would love to end the bent pin and poking myself when adding lining etc.. to bags. I do a lot of sandwiching with my table runners and wallhangings. Plus, if I ever have a whoops moment and drop my pins on the floor, a quick sweep of my magnetized pin holder and its no problem! quilt hidden sampler stars star block visit I also love the quilters circle ruler. I actually just went through the VERY same thing with the snap setter from JoAnnsno matter how closely I followed the directions, even googled more, ALL of my snaps turned out like crap. When cutting fabric strips on the bias and sewing them together, Im always eyeballing how I should sew the strip and at what angle, and sometimes it comes out wrong. Bamboo skewers. By browsing this website, you agree to our use of cookies. I know about some of these tools, but learned so much more. I dont think there are many quilting tools more important than a good seam ripper. allowance I really like my magnetized pin holders (something like this: http://www.nancysnotions.com/product/blue+magnetic+pin+catcher.do ) I have several one I keep near the machine to keep pins as I pull them (while I sew), one at my ironing board, and one for binding clips as I pull them off when stitching on my binding. I use it ALL THE TIME! Just like I used to collect all kitchen gadgets, I now look for quilting gadgets since I started quilting about a year ago. gli strumenti quilting che non posso fare ameno lo spray per limbastitura. One comment/entry per person. I definitely need one of those snap setters, and I want to try the herra marker too. http://www.daystyledesigns.com/cheaterneedles.htm, I would love to win the machingers quilting gloves. and can easily find and compare. Lets not forget the fabric store!! My favorite use of this ruler, though, is to prepare binding. My favorite new tool is a pen I found that erases when it is ironed. I just have two of these tools. Its a plastic tool that makes a crease in the fabric that you can see and stitch right on top of, so youre not actually drawing on your fabric with a fabric marker. See our demo on YouTube. Ill give it to my kids. My favorite tool is my rectangular ironing board topper. Inspiring Quilters' Creativity with Fabric and Thread. I use my dining room table to pin baste most of my larger projects, but found that I was digging into the finish with the pins. Good tips! I found that regular scissors were too cumbersome.). Hi, my name is Karen from the blog Sew Many Ways. I find it very helpful when stitching diagonal lines for half square triangles etc. Hi everyone! Ive had mine for a few years now and use it quite often. Thank you for all the links too! I had one of those iron covers. A recent favorite of mine is the Clover Hot Hemmer (http://www.clover-usa.com/p/hot-hemmer-7806?pp=24) from Joan Hawleys Press Perfect line. I actually dropped my bottle right after I got it and the spray nozzle wouldnt press in after that, so I poured my Flatter liquid into a store-bought spray bottle (its a gigantic bottle for the amount of liquid I have, but oh well, it works). Thanks so much for this list and your comments! I thought the best things to share for sewing and quilting are design walls, pincushions and thread holders. Love clover clips!!! Im interested in trying the glue basting and might try to find some of those tips that screw on to the glue bottle. Cant tell you how many times I used to end up with them in my feet because theyd roll off the table when I was busy sewing. quilt hidden sampler stars star block visit This is also great for fabric designers, as you can put your Pantone swatches on it. Im sure these tools will make my sewing easier and better! Ive used a few of these. It is the perfect height for a cutting table so that Im not bending over to cut but standing upright. You can get them in lots of different sizes which is useful depending on how long the tube is you are trying to turn. Karen from Sew Many Ways is also sharing a few of her most popular DIY tools. I have a bad habit of always piercing the skin on my thumb at the nuckle. I just heard about a newer product if you mark your quilts with the blue line pens. Heres my Fancy Flocks quilt I made with it and a link to a tutorial I did too. . Thanks for the opportunity to win! The link provided for each item is sometimes the manufacturers website if they retail the item, but in some cases I have linked you to another retail shop that stocks the item, as some manufacturers do not sell retail. My favorite item to win would be the Angler 2. I do have one of those little plastic tools with the wire sticking out, to help with threading my hand sewing needle, but the wire comes out really easily. My favorite tool is the Frixion pen. You never have to worry, ever, having any marking showing through, they just fade away. Finally, a friend sent me another Snap Setter kit (I use Size 16) with pretty colored snaps, and they worked on the first try. I bought mine 10 years ago when my neighbor had twins and quickly became a bib-sewing expert. They have a finger grip that helps guide the fabric through your machine with less drag on the fabric. I would love to win the HST stencils. The lint roller is something I cant live without. Shop products from small business brands sold in Amazons store. pinks, purples, etc.) What is a kitchen island good for in the quilting world?? We have a give-away for two pairs below. For each tool, Ill show you the item and give you a quick run-down. the Frixion Pens work well but dont iron off so well. does the supreme slider and gloves mean you have overcome your fear of free motion?! Lots of my favorites have been mentioned already and a few have been listed that I didnt realize how badly I needed them until just now!! This tool sits on your desk, thethread lays in the opening, the needle is inserted, you push down on the lever, and voila! Pincushions are another essential in my sewing room. What I couldnt do without is my computer. One by the sewing machine and one by the cutting station. I love gadgets of all kinds sewing and kitchen. I have no idea what this tool is called, but I couldnt live without it!! Does a stencil count as a quilting tool? When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Folded Corner Clipper by Prairie Sky Quilting, Piece-lique for Drunkards Path and Circles tutorial, http://www.clover-usa.com/p/hot-hemmer-7806?pp=24, http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2014/06/simple-sewing-tools/. Its marked for 1/4, 1/2 and 3/8 binding widths and makes beautiful mitred corners on all my quilt bindings. I blogged about too. Mine developed rust spots on the sole plate. Minimal waste of fabric and no paper to remove! Looks like I need to do some shopping! Of course! rulers kismet quilting Thank you. Im a bit new to quilting, but I love my rotary cutter and mat and I also have a large refrigerator magnet stuck on my sewing machine to catch pins when Im sewing. I have two of the 50 packs of clover clips. I was near tears. Now I label them (I have a Swatch Buddy for each color, i.e. This is another tool that I got to work hand-in-hand with the Machingers Gloves. I dont do a whole ton of free motion quilting, but when I do, my arms and shoulders get really tired. (not the air erase) There is a liquid called Blue Line Eraser. I didnt know about the purple thang having the 1/4 inch measure. I would love to win any and all of the above tools! I have my fingers and toes crossed.Hurry cause it hurts.LOL. Im saying yes because this stencil helps make perfect HST (Half Square Triangles) patches. We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. I also love my curved embroidery scissors for trimming threads while quilting and hand sewing. Its called Deb Tuckers Wing Clipper heres a link to it. I especially like the little square at the end, which is a helpful gauge for 1/4 seam allowance. What other sewing tool do you love that Ive missed? Id love to win the Angler 2! #44 Rhonda H. and #55 Kathy won Machinger gloves. This ruler helps you cut the ends of the strips so that you can easily sew them together. Earlier in the year, I asked my friend Roseann for a recommendation for a fun quilting notion, and she suggested this ruler. I so need the Angler. qs quilters quilter 5x5 Make up to 7 3/4 squares. http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2014/06/simple-sewing-tools/ If you dont want my post shared, then please delete! I hate pins (I always end up pinning ME!) I use it every time I have blocks to square up and absolutely love it. What an awesome article! Not too tall, not too short. Clover clips are amazing! Sort of like a glue stick, this will help with glue basting your fabrics together, and the tip is small enough to keep the glue within the seam allowance. I love to use my thread cutter when I chain piece things. Additionally, indicate which of the three tools being given away above that you would love to win. Heres a video I found of the Folded Corner Clipper in case youd like to see it in action. I am new to quilting and enjoy learning how to make different patterns and techniques. I dont have to worry about cutting the fabric and it goes so quick! All Rights Reserved. Thank you again for letting me participate in such a fun project and thanks for stopping by my blog too. Really liking the June Taylor shape cutter! Id love to win the Machingers gloves. I use it everytime I am in my workspace to clean up stray threads. The Angler 2 would be really useful to me. Id take the Angler 2 or the Half Square Triangle stencil. 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The white one always brushes off of fabric easily and its so much easier to use, in my opinion, than a marking pencil or marker. This little guide is phenomenal and immediately corrected my piecing problems. I LOVE my Frixion markers, and use them a lot. Thanks for doing this. I have the queen size, although the smaller size is available as well. PS: Be sure to watch the great video on the page. Id love to win the stencils, what a wonderful product! I couldnt do without my rotating cutting mat. But what Id like to share is so super simple..use an old refrigerator magnet to hold and attract pins. WOW! You have some amazing tools there! I have two Angler 2 templates to give away. I love the Kwik Klip tool for pin basting. This is a starch alternate spray for flattening fabrics while quilting. This is very appealing to me as I like using solids in my quilts, and I have solids from a lot of different manufacturers. I recommend the perfect binding miter by Glenna. I got the Yuzu scent, which is a pleasant floral/citrus smell. Thats exactly what I thought last year when I was making my Beatnik Waist Bag, which I designed with snap closures on the pockets. I am a FMQ beginner and I love cheater needles for hiding the threads when I am free-motion quilting. I prefer this to a lot of other tools because you pinch the fabric instead of hooking it which can lead to snags. Also got to have my Machingers Quilting Gloves for free-motion quilting. The Angler 2 is a plastic quilting template that fits every sewing machine. Visit Kittys blog to see the tool in action and Sunday Best Quiltworks for photo tutorials and a video. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Machingers Quilting Gloves are specifically designed for machine quilters. I love this post! I would like to have the angler 2. I think Id like the Angler very much so! Everything you wrote about sounded helpful as I get started in quilting. It is good for embroidery or marking for quilting. I have had mine for years and use it all the time. Now I NEED the June Taylor shape cut and the Easy star and geese. These are all great. My first suggestion would be a hemostat cant tell you how many tubes I have had to turn for various reasons over the years and since buying a hemostat on amazon last year I am in love!

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