indymta

One item not mentioned is a package of jeweler loupe...the eyepiece that magnifies. I spilled a package of my different size sewing machine needles. My magnifying glass was no help but I pulled out one of the loupes and could easily read the size. The package had 3 or 4 with different magnifications.

annette1952

I used to order the blades all the time online & they worked really good. Then the last 10 packs I ordered were terrible. They wouldn't cut anything. I opened up every pack & tried each & every blade. They were all the same so I haven't bought any of them since. I must of got a bad batch or something but was afraid to try them again. We just got a new Harbor Freight in our area so I want to go check it out sometime for some of the other goodies.

quiltingshorttimer

Wow--have the laser level/light that I use for squaring up large quilts, but had never thought to use it to throw a cut line on the batting--GREAT idea. Ditto using the magnetic strips to hold tension on quilt you are floating--does it hold it firmly enough? I usually pin--and have the t-shirts with holes to prove it!

Besides the items mentioned, I have a little air compressor for blowing out dush along the long arm track; plus you can get canned air cheaper there, and I have a folding push cart that I use all the time to lug my all the stuff that goes in and out of guild workdays

GoBragh

I got my vacuum attachment there. It cost about $9 and it's great to help get that lint out of your sewing machine.
It's labeled for a computer, but works great for the sewing machine. Good Luck!

Sew Freak

(Laser light! Shots a straight line.i use it to cut my batting of the roll straight.)
Great tip Harriet C!!!

Sew Freak

GREAT idea....wish I had room for one!!!

twinkiedog

I buy white gloves with rubber dots for quilting gloves. You get like 3 sets for $1.99. ALso I purchase little led lights which I put under my plastic sew steady table. It makes a light box to copy a design pattern 3.99. I love the ratchet screw driver.

linda8450

They have a wonderful multi-size pack of tweezers! Also several sizes of "forceps" that are great for turning tubes, holding things steady, etc. I have a pin magnet at every station (ironing, cutting, sewing, serging) and love them. I have great luck with the blades, others hate them. I bought the lazer lite to hook up to the machine, pointing down for straight line stitching, never thought about it for batting.

mac

Great idea! I never thought of that.
This has been a great thread!

letawellman

Oh yes, it holds quite well! The only time they are not as strong is when I'm using double-batting. Then that extra layer minimizes the "pull" of the magnets somewhat. But even then, they still work, just not as strongly.