katvert

I wish my mom had one of these when I was growing up....about 2 years ago I had an ankle x-ray and the doctor had me look at it because I have a sewing needle broken off perfectly placed between all the bones and vessels in my left foot. They are guessing it has been there for 10+ years.

jacee kay

I found a rotary cutter at Grissly for 3.99. My dh goes there to get his wood shop tools and supplies.
They don't have replacement blades but the HF ones fit.
I found 4 in wood clamps at HF that I use to clamp quilt layers to edge of table when I am getting it basted to quilt.
I also use metal clamps that are made to hold a picnic table cloth down at w.mart
small prescription bottles work well for my bobbins.

spinnergs

Lastest one I bought, at the Farm supply store a scalpel from the medical section that I use for unsewing. 79 cents.

LivelyLady

My DH bought me a set of small pliers in a case for my handquilting which I use all the time for pulling the needle through after getting all the stitches on it.

ktbb

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-69905-1.htm

Had a similar thread a few month back and there are 32 pages of ideas there as well.

jaciqltznok

I use a WORM bait bag from Bass pro to keep my hand piecing organized! I actually have 3 different size bags with different projects in them.

I got a mini tape measure and telescoping magnet in neon green from the automotive store $2.50 for the pair!

I also use the Newsprint paper for paper piecing, and frost cloth that Lowe's used to cover their plants and was throwing out, for a foundation on string piecing blocks!

My favorite quilting notion stores have got to be staples and lowe's!

MawMaw B

This is an awesome discussion. Keep the ideas coming. And thanks to all who have given suggestions.