Ok, first off, I am having camera trouble. But I so wanted to share these goodies. This is totally unsolicited; I found their ad on Facebook. There are a few other indulgences waiting for me. The site is called Smart Needle. I think their main business is machine embroidery patterns.
The number one item--and I will be ordering more--are these bobbin clips. Finally something that works! I've tried them all from pedicure toe separators to stacking bobbin holders. You name it, I've tried it. These work. Perhaps a few more bags will fill the bill.
Now check these out. If you are like me, you use low stick scotch tape to keep your thread from unwinding on large spools and cones. This is sew much better and sew much easier! Hmm. I need to get more of these. too.
I've had this peel and stick ruler tape for a long time. It's meant to be used on fabric for quilting and sewing. It's a ruler and it is accurate. I like to have it on the edge of my sewing table so I do not have to hunt for a tape measure, ruler or square. It comes off easy without residue.
Edited to add:
You know these darling magnetic pin bowls flying off the shelves of Facebook. Well, I got one and love it. Then my husband found the answer.
He found it at Harbor Freight for $4.00. I must admit they are cute all painted and the dots do it right. The Etsy dealers have so many colors and they are sold out in minutes. Think Christmas for your quilting buddies.
Lastly, I've been asked about my leaders and enders method. Here it is: one side for my 2 1/2" squares and the other for those sewn together. I keep the container on a stool near my chair so it is easy reach. You will be amazed how quickly you will have a great scrap quilt without any planning or pattern. Just scraps.
Be scrappy!
Marcy
The number one item--and I will be ordering more--are these bobbin clips. Finally something that works! I've tried them all from pedicure toe separators to stacking bobbin holders. You name it, I've tried it. These work. Perhaps a few more bags will fill the bill.
Now check these out. If you are like me, you use low stick scotch tape to keep your thread from unwinding on large spools and cones. This is sew much better and sew much easier! Hmm. I need to get more of these. too.
I've had this peel and stick ruler tape for a long time. It's meant to be used on fabric for quilting and sewing. It's a ruler and it is accurate. I like to have it on the edge of my sewing table so I do not have to hunt for a tape measure, ruler or square. It comes off easy without residue.
Edited to add:
You know these darling magnetic pin bowls flying off the shelves of Facebook. Well, I got one and love it. Then my husband found the answer.
He found it at Harbor Freight for $4.00. I must admit they are cute all painted and the dots do it right. The Etsy dealers have so many colors and they are sold out in minutes. Think Christmas for your quilting buddies.
Lastly, I've been asked about my leaders and enders method. Here it is: one side for my 2 1/2" squares and the other for those sewn together. I keep the container on a stool near my chair so it is easy reach. You will be amazed how quickly you will have a great scrap quilt without any planning or pattern. Just scraps.
Be scrappy!
Marcy
Those bobbin clips look nice, but with 6 sewing machines and 100's of bobbins, I couldn't afford to buy them. I like the doughnut shaped bobbin holders and they hold a lot of bobbins I have 5 of them. I use the toe separators for threads bobbins filled with bobbin thread so I will know the difference. I also use those skinny ice cube trays meant for making ice for water bottles to hold more bobbins. I am going to sell 2 of my machines, so I will have 4 machines. They each do something the other machines don't do or don't do as well, hence the multiple machines. All of them together cost less than most of the fancier machines with tons of bells and whistles. Only 2 were purchased new.
ReplyDeleteOMG!!! I LOVE them ALL!!!! THANKS for sharing!! These are all going on my stocking stuffer list for Christmas!!
ReplyDeleteI have never seen any of these...have I been hiding under a rock?????? I use the baby and little girl hair ties (look like they are made of terry cloth) on my bobbins and cones of thread for my longarm, and a couple of the donuts by my sewing machine. I really like the idea of putting bobbins on a chain for doing applique with lots of different colors of fabric and thread! Thanks for sharing your wish list - hope their stockpile of these things are full cuz there is gonna be a run on them!! Where did you find that adorable double-sided tote for your leaders and enders?? I am looking for something similar to help me keep my leaders and enders right by me so I will stop using a spider and wasting thread!!!
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