Quilting notion from the automotive department

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09-21-2011, 12:57 PM

#71

quilt gramma

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I bought mine at Dollar store and works great - use it for my pins and i call it my catch all....

09-21-2011, 01:12 PM

#72

Suzy

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Love your quilt and the bowl. I get my bowls at harbor freight. They have different sizes. Last year for Xmas I gave them in with other gifts to my quilting friends. Work really nice when hand stitching on the binding, don't have to worry where my needle is when I'm not using it. I just recently saw them in the quilt stores and they are pretty expensive . Also very nice when taking the old vintage machines apart for cleaning etc, know where my parts are. Again, nice quilt and good to show people the magnetic bowls.

Thanks

Suzy

09-21-2011, 01:35 PM

#73

ghk1936

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You can also find 2 sizes at Harbor Freight Tools. They have a magnetic telescoping tool that is great for picking up pins on the floor-is about 18 to 20 inches long.

09-21-2011, 03:29 PM

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JCL in FL

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Great idea. And it would be nice to run over the carpet if you drop a pin and not have to look and look.

09-21-2011, 05:14 PM

#75

janetter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by debcavan

This is a magnetic bowl from the automotive department. They have them at Walmart. They have a smaller version at quilt shops for more money. I have another for my regular quilting needs.

I have had one of these for over 10 yrs. Swear by it and LOVE it.

09-21-2011, 05:57 PM

#76

meant2be

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I had one of those in my hand this morning at our Alco store (a mini Walmart) and was thinking of buying it for a mens grab bag. It was on sale too. Am going back after it tomorrow for me.

09-21-2011, 06:05 PM

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Nettie Phillips

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Great Idea. Thanks.

09-21-2011, 06:18 PM

#78

Lisa Marie

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I have one and love it.

09-21-2011, 06:58 PM

#79

smcfadden

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There's a Harbor Freight store next to Hancock's in Austin, TX. They've got them for $3.99, so I grabbed one. Now, when my kitties are helping me, I won't have to worry about them scattering pins everywhere.