Your Top Five MUST-HAVE Tools (Non-electric/electronic)
03-01-2011, 01:03 PM
#51
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You really don't have to spend a lot of money for supplies, watch sales, if you have Tuesday morning stores they sell Fons & Porter pins for $2.00, same with some rules and cutting mats. Also watch your thrift stores and garage sales. Good luck and enjoy
03-01-2011, 03:24 PM
#53
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Location: Michigan--the sunrise side
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Haven't heard of the straw needles what are they or do I know them by another name. Thanks.
Originally Posted by gzuslivz
straw needles for hand applique
Kai scissors
pin cushion
thimble
coffee (lol)
Kai scissors
pin cushion
thimble
coffee (lol)
03-01-2011, 03:40 PM
#54
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Location: Kentucky - Live in Iowa
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Originally Posted by donnajean
Cutting mat
Ruler
Quilter's pins; very thin
Seam ripper
Rotary cutter
Scissors (don't have to spend a lot now a days)
Check out this site:
http://quilting.about.com/od/beginni...best_tools.htm
Ruler
Quilter's pins; very thin
Seam ripper
Rotary cutter
Scissors (don't have to spend a lot now a days)
Check out this site:
http://quilting.about.com/od/beginni...best_tools.htm
03-01-2011, 03:59 PM
#56
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Originally Posted by jillaine
I've recommitted myself to quilting, and finding this message board/community has been a wonderful inspiration to keep me at it.
As I'm becoming exposed/introduced to some of the tools and approaches y'all are using, I find myself wondering, what should I really be investing in to ease my quilting.
But I'm on an extremely limited budget these days, and wanting to ask you all: What are the top five tools (non-electric/electronic) that you feel are absolute musts to have in your "toolbox" for making quilts?
For example, rotor cutting wheels, "forgivable" ruled cutting boards, what kind of scissors? etc...
Look forward to reading your recommendations.
-- Jillaine
As I'm becoming exposed/introduced to some of the tools and approaches y'all are using, I find myself wondering, what should I really be investing in to ease my quilting.
But I'm on an extremely limited budget these days, and wanting to ask you all: What are the top five tools (non-electric/electronic) that you feel are absolute musts to have in your "toolbox" for making quilts?
For example, rotor cutting wheels, "forgivable" ruled cutting boards, what kind of scissors? etc...
Look forward to reading your recommendations.
-- Jillaine
03-01-2011, 04:45 PM
#57
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Australia
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Apart from those tools mentioned here, I think a cutting table at the right height for you is essential to save your back. It does not have to be elaborate - a board with extended legs would do. I have only just bought one after years of struggling with low tables and it has made the world of difference to my comfort.
03-01-2011, 08:24 PM
#60
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: East Hampstead, NH
Posts: 481
Jillaine,
Keep your eye out for quilting as part of Estate Sales, where you can find great bargins on quilting books, tools, fabric, etc. Watch Craig's list for the same, and the summer yard sales can be a great place to find treasures.
I just went to an estate sale in Hudson NH, and got three self healing rotary mats for $5 each, a plastic 3 drawer unit on wheels for $3, two rotary cutters, $1 each, several books (value $13.95 to $29.99) for $2-$3 each, about 15 yards of quality fabric for $8, and I lost out on all the rulers that were there, and I passed on several books because of the lack of cash I had on hand.
Many of us buy rotary cutting blades from Harbor Freight. They are the round carpet cutter blades and they run 2/$1.99 which is a huge savings.
I use eyebrow razors rather than a seam ripper. There are three to a package for $1 at the dollar store.
For starters, you should have
a self healing rotary mat (expensive, but worth it, lasts forever)
rotary cutter
6x24 ruler with a 45º and a 60º marking
pins
The right scissors for your application.
Watch for sales at Joann's or use their coupons to get great deals on things like rulers, notions, fabrics, books, etc.
Keep your eye out for quilting as part of Estate Sales, where you can find great bargins on quilting books, tools, fabric, etc. Watch Craig's list for the same, and the summer yard sales can be a great place to find treasures.
I just went to an estate sale in Hudson NH, and got three self healing rotary mats for $5 each, a plastic 3 drawer unit on wheels for $3, two rotary cutters, $1 each, several books (value $13.95 to $29.99) for $2-$3 each, about 15 yards of quality fabric for $8, and I lost out on all the rulers that were there, and I passed on several books because of the lack of cash I had on hand.
Many of us buy rotary cutting blades from Harbor Freight. They are the round carpet cutter blades and they run 2/$1.99 which is a huge savings.
I use eyebrow razors rather than a seam ripper. There are three to a package for $1 at the dollar store.
For starters, you should have
a self healing rotary mat (expensive, but worth it, lasts forever)
rotary cutter
6x24 ruler with a 45º and a 60º marking
pins
The right scissors for your application.
Watch for sales at Joann's or use their coupons to get great deals on things like rulers, notions, fabrics, books, etc.
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