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    Old 01-02-2012, 02:59 PM
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    I'm a fan of my June Taylor rulers, and wouldn't be caught sewing without my hemostats at my table. I have 2 pair - one from my nursing days (expensive) and one pair I got at a surplus store in the fishing department (very inexpensive). I use them for grabbing the bottom thread to pull it to the top, to hold a needle when changing it, to hold the thread when trying to thread the needle of my sewing machine that doesn't have the automatic threader, for pulling a needle through stubborn fabric, for pulling small thread bits out of a seam, and the list goes on. I've also used them to hold a small piece of batting to dust out the bobbin area. To quote a hotsauce commercial -- I use that **** on everything lol.
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    Old 01-02-2012, 03:06 PM
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    nippers for the bed of the sewing machine... truecut sharpener for rotary blades... alex anderson 4 in 1 tool (wooden iron, point turner, seam ripper, awl), tube turner...love this..., 6 x 24 ruler and allllll my square-up rulers....
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    Old 01-02-2012, 03:27 PM
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    Sandpaper dots for my templates, or OmniGrip .. Life savers for me..
    dull-Pointed chopstick for perfect corners when 'birthing'
    5in Gingher scissors- use them for EVERYTHING
    1x4 ruler for marking lines on smaller sqs
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    Old 01-02-2012, 03:37 PM
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    I have never thought of getting a 1/4 ruler...what a great idea! I am teaching my daughter inlaw to quilt and that is an area where she needs help.
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    Sandpaper dots for my templates, or OmniGrip .. Life savers for me..
    dull-Pointed chopstick for perfect corners when 'birthing'
    5in Gingher scissors- use them for EVERYTHING
    1x4 ruler for marking lines on smaller sqs
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    Old 01-02-2012, 03:42 PM
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    I have never heard of June Tailr fray block. I will have to give it a try. I use Dritz Fray check and so far like it. I am making a drunkards path raw edge and used 606 spray and I think I may use fray check with it. I did that for my last quilt and it worked great. I heard you can just use the 606 to prevent fraying and as a fusible but I am so nervous that the 606 along may not work. Has anyone just used the 606? if so..any issues with fraying?[h=1][/h]

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    June Tailor fray block for applique
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    Old 01-02-2012, 03:47 PM
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    my purple thang, my binding tool, sandpaper dots, and the little thread cutter I put on the side of my machines!
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    Old 01-02-2012, 04:10 PM
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    My Ott lights are my favorite, couldn't sew at night without them.
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    Old 01-02-2012, 04:21 PM
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    The magnetic wand to pick up the pins. My nylon scrubbie to wipe the cutting mat or iron board off with.
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    Old 01-02-2012, 04:23 PM
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    Did you pay the $6.00 to ship it? I found it on Amazon.com for $6.04 plus 4.04 shipping. Or. $10.39 free shipping.

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    Old 01-02-2012, 05:42 PM
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    I have too many to list them all.

    Steady Betty, Grace rotary blade sharpener, Sidewinder, Rule Steady, rotating cutting mat, Simplicity Bias tape machine,...
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