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    Old 08-16-2014, 08:41 AM
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    A while back Kyrstyna posted some photos of her HF finds.

    Last weekend I went to the NEW HF store that opened up
    about 4 miles from (not going to be a good thing LOL). I
    found MANY things that I can/will be using in my quilting,
    sewing, and crafts.

    This first photo are 2 sizes of suction cups, a 10' measuring tape
    with a carabiner clip, and 10-1/2" hemostats (they also had 12" hemostats).
    The larger suction cup is 4-1/2" cost was 4.99, on sale for 2.99, the 2-1/4"
    was 2.99 not on sale.

    I was going to buy one of the purple "quilting" suction cup but I didn't
    want to pay the $15 for the small round (like the red in photo).


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    Since I got into working with the KAM snaps (basically the same thing
    as the Babyville Boutique snaps) I was wanting to get some of the multi
    compartment storage bins HF had them for $3.99.

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    Got this 33 piece deluxe hobby knife set because I am ALWAYS
    misplacing my single hobby knives. Maybe if I have them in a
    case like this I won't loose them quite so easy (I hope at least).

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    Also got some other cool things like large clamps, and mini folding
    knife with extra blades.

    I keep one of those mini knives in my purse for when I need to get
    something cut, and I also keep one in my desk at work for when I
    am in the warehouse at work.
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    Old 08-16-2014, 08:48 AM
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    Cool stuff there!!! I like the nice exacto knife set. I haven't been there for a while...need to go!!!
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    Do'nt forget carpet blades for 45mm rotart cutter and stainless screw bowls for pins. Carts for transporting
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    Have never set foot in one of their stores. I'd be in big trouble if I did! Great buys!!
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    I already have 3 small, and 4 large magnetic parts bowls.
    PLUS I have about 15-25 (not sure exactly at the moment)
    blades that I sharpen using my Tru Cut Sharpener.




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    Do'nt forget carpet blades for 45mm rotart cutter and stainless screw bowls for pins. Carts for transporting
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    Thanks for posting those items! The only thing I have from HB is one of the magnetic bowls.
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    great finds i have the tool bag love it!!!
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    I bought some of the carpet cutter blades 45 mm from Harbor Freight quite some time ago and they worked wonderfully, but I bought some more the other day, and they won't cut at all. I finally had to give up and go to Jo-Ann's and buy one there.
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    Here is something cool from HF. I am trying to sort all sorts of tiny things and label them so I can see quickly where items are that I want to use without hunting. There are 40 little compartments with a large one at the very bottom. Seems I am a visual person.

    This storage bins were about $15.
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    I ALMOST bought 2 of those storage drawer cabinets, but I KNEW that
    if I got one of those right now & I used it for my KAM snaps that it would
    only be a short amount of time that it got knocked over and spilled all the
    snaps and other small items I had.

    But I DO intend to get them just not until I can get my rooms cleaned
    and organized enough to figure out the BEST wall space to hang them
    on.




    Originally Posted by SewExtremeSeams
    Here is something cool from HF. I am trying to sort all sorts of tiny things and label them so I can see quickly where items are that I want to use without hunting. There are 40 little compartments with a large one at the very bottom. Seems I am a visual person.

    This storage bins were about $15.
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