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    Old 12-13-2013, 06:04 AM
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    I just purchased some Wonder Clips at JoAnn's on sale, and then had a coupon for another 25% off, so they were a huge bargin. But honestly if I had know how great they were I would not have waited for a sale!!!! I have been busy making pot holders and eyeglass cases, and I have used them at least everyday since I purchased them. They are fantastic!!!
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    Old 12-13-2013, 06:35 AM
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    They are great for binding. I use then to hold the folded over binding in place. Then I sew following the stitch line underneath so it stitches in the ditch on the other side of the quilt. No hand sewing.
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    Old 12-13-2013, 08:39 AM
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    I use my wonder clips all the time now. I rely use pins. I just love them. They are perfect for binding and lining up points when piecing. I just ordered a package of the large ones from msqc as they had them as a daily special a couple of days ago.
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    Old 12-13-2013, 09:12 AM
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    My favorite place to use them is when sewing sections of paper piecing blocks together. They catch the 1/4 inch seam perfectly, front and back. Pins just don't work for that process at all.
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    Old 12-13-2013, 09:12 AM
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    Originally Posted by beginnerquilter
    I love Wonder Clips....I am starting to collect them...LOL...That is a neat idea about using Elmer Glue for your Binding as well...Okay I'm going have to buy 500 bottles of Elmers Glue now...LOL...actually only One Bottle...Thanks for posting this....
    I wait until they put school supplies on sale and stock up.
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    Old 12-13-2013, 09:27 AM
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    I have never seen wonder clips before. Silly me I 'discovered' that I could use small binder clips the same way, and best of all they don't cost much at the office supply store. I buy the pretty ones that are sold for scrap booking because of the extra layer of paint that keeps my quilts from scratches or rusting.
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    Old 12-13-2013, 09:48 AM
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    I love wonder clips....
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    Old 12-13-2013, 10:20 AM
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    Yes, Elmers Glue and wonder clips are my best friends when I get down to hand sewing the binding on while watching TV. I've got 3 boxes of the wonder clips so I never run out. I rarely use straight pins anymore as I'll use the glue for when I need to make sure my blocks match up. Just a tiny little dab is all that's needed too.

    As for those I mentioned on another topic, I used the Elmer's Glue to attach my embroidery designs to the fronts of my pillow covers I made a couple of weeks ago. So far its working like a champ. When I get tired of these designs I can just pull them off, wash the covers and add new ones. Sure saves having to create all new pillow covers each time.
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    Old 12-13-2013, 10:29 AM
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    Me, too! I also use bobby pins, which are super cheap and easy to handle.
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    Old 12-13-2013, 01:42 PM
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    I have a double set of both the wonder clips (red ones) & also the jumbo clips (green ones). I have used them in many situations, which include alterations. Love mine, yes they are expensive.
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