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03-01-2011, 05:57 AM
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Originally Posted by lclang
Also use the Swiffer wet mop refill plastic boxes with the clear lids for a variety of things. They hold spools of thread, scraps of binding, bias tapes, buttons, laces, etc. etc.
03-02-2011, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by lclang
I save the liners from cereal boxes for pattern making material. The liners are clear or nearly so and you can see through them for fussy cutting and they can be pinned to a fabric many, many times without ripping or falling apart.
03-02-2011, 10:34 AM
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I haven't seen this one posted yet - If you have a block with many, many pieces (Or an applique block) lay out the pieces and iron onto a piece of freezer paper, one piece of paper for each block. This way you can cut out multiple blocks, have them ironed onto the paper and the pieces won't go flying everywhere if they get knocked about. They stack up very nicely.
Another tip, use the 'bell' shaped pierced earring backs to put on the end of your pins when the pins need to stay in your project for awhile. They help keep you from getting stuck so much. You can get a package at WM for a reasonable price.
Another tip, use the 'bell' shaped pierced earring backs to put on the end of your pins when the pins need to stay in your project for awhile. They help keep you from getting stuck so much. You can get a package at WM for a reasonable price.
03-02-2011, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by whereaminow
I haven't seen this one posted yet - If you have a block with many, many pieces (Or an applique block) lay out the pieces and iron onto a piece of freezer paper, one piece of paper for each block. This way you can cut out multiple blocks, have them ironed onto the paper and the pieces won't go flying everywhere if they get knocked about. They stack up very nicely.
Another tip, use the 'bell' shaped pierced earring backs to put on the end of your pins when the pins need to stay in your project for awhile. They help keep you from getting stuck so much. You can get a package at WM for a reasonable price.
Another tip, use the 'bell' shaped pierced earring backs to put on the end of your pins when the pins need to stay in your project for awhile. They help keep you from getting stuck so much. You can get a package at WM for a reasonable price.
great ideas.
03-02-2011, 08:10 PM
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Threads come in all size spools. When I finished a small spool of thread I kept the empty spool and used it when I needed to support a cone thread. Just placed the cone on top of the small spool and I was good to go. It kept the cone from flipping off the spool holder.
03-02-2011, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by whereaminow
I haven't seen this one posted yet - If you have a block with many, many pieces (Or an applique block) lay out the pieces and iron onto a piece of freezer paper, one piece of paper for each block. This way you can cut out multiple blocks, have them ironed onto the paper and the pieces won't go flying everywhere if they get knocked about. They stack up very nicely.
Another tip, use the 'bell' shaped pierced earring backs to put on the end of your pins when the pins need to stay in your project for awhile. They help keep you from getting stuck so much. You can get a package at WM for a reasonable price.
Another tip, use the 'bell' shaped pierced earring backs to put on the end of your pins when the pins need to stay in your project for awhile. They help keep you from getting stuck so much. You can get a package at WM for a reasonable price.
Great idea! Thanks.
03-03-2011, 05:20 AM
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[quote=Eileen][quote=whereaminow]I haven't seen this one posted yet - If you have a block with many, many pieces (Or an applique block) lay out the pieces and iron onto a piece of freezer paper, one piece of paper for each block. This way you can cut out multiple blocks, have them ironed onto the paper and the pieces won't go flying everywhere if they get knocked about. They stack up very nicely.
I made a "book" for laying out blocks. I used a pillow panel and for the front and a same size piece for the back, layered with batting, sewed and left an opening for turning. Quilted the cover to suit me. Added pages of warm N' natural or any firm batting alternated with plain muslin pages. The blocks are laid out on the batting layer and covered with the muslin. The whole thing can be rolled up for transporting to class or wherever you go. There is a little zippered pocket in the back for thimble, thread, scissors, pins, etc.
In a pinch I have also laid out blocks on newspaper squares and put them in a box. That works too. I like the idea of using freezer paper too.
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I made a "book" for laying out blocks. I used a pillow panel and for the front and a same size piece for the back, layered with batting, sewed and left an opening for turning. Quilted the cover to suit me. Added pages of warm N' natural or any firm batting alternated with plain muslin pages. The blocks are laid out on the batting layer and covered with the muslin. The whole thing can be rolled up for transporting to class or wherever you go. There is a little zippered pocket in the back for thimble, thread, scissors, pins, etc.
In a pinch I have also laid out blocks on newspaper squares and put them in a box. That works too. I like the idea of using freezer paper too.
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