Midwestmary

I received the new Clothtide catalogue yesterday and noticed pages of quilting notions....that got me to thinking about which gadgets I really need - as they all look tempting. So I'm posing the question: which quilting notion/tool could you not live without?
(I saw another thread that discussed which ones you don't need).
Thanks :)

Sadiemae

Rotary cutters and mats are the things that I absolutely have to have. Others are just fun things to have.

jayelee

Add rulers to that one

Jill

I don't know if it's a must to everyone, but I surely do use a stiletto alot. If $$ is an issue I've heard of using a wooden skewer.

thepolyparrot

Rotary cutter, mat & ruler - those count as only one, right? :)

Walking and darning feet - I might be able to live without the walking foot, but I'd have to take up cussin' again. :mrgreen: And I've tried fmq without the darning foot and it's darn difficult.

I really like the Sew Slip mat, although I guess ordinary vinyl like you buy on the roll at Walmart is supposed to be just as good.

My ugly purple rubber-spandex gloves with the missing thumbs and forefingers.

Magic Genie Bobbin Washers - these things clear up so many little problems on the backs of my quilts.

Mary Ellen's Best Press - I would keep this around for the fragrances alone! :)

Vicki W

Seam Ripper is a must for me. Wish I didn't need it

Jingle

Rulers,rotary cutter and blades, cutting mats, I could not live without. I can't forget my best friend, seam ripper. Can't forget the walking foot and darning foot.

luvTooQuilt

what she said! plus the dots to keep the rulers from sliding, marking pencils, Gingher 4in scissors, gingher snippits, aned an extra seam ripper

pattypurple

Kwik Klip. Tool for closing pins when pinning a quilt. My fingernails can't take the trauma of closing all the pins.

Pat

LivelyLady

a seam ripper LOL