I've been listening to Christmas music to get in the mood for the holidays. One song I don't quite get making it into the mix is My Favorite Things.Why that song says Christmas, I'm not sure.
But it did make me think. I have a few new notions that would be on the list of my favorite quilting things.
The first is Grip and Grip. Love it. Great for marking what needs marking.
I've used it for marking my applique and here I was using it to mark my half square triangles for the border of Tapestry.
It sticks to the surface it is on and grips the fabric too. It is smoother than a sand paper board, so it won't scratch up your ruler.
Since I'm making Tapestry king size, I need 28 border units which means 56 half square triangle units.That made quite the long chain. Enter the Chain Ripper.
It has a weighted holder, which keeps the seam ripper upright. The point on the ripper is broken off, so you can't injure yourself.
Just with slight pressure the chain is broken and you have your units free for your next step.
Both these notions are affordable and would make great stocking stuffers for the quilter on your shopping list.
What are some of your favorite things?
2 comments:
You are one of my favorite things!
One of my favorite tools is the "trapunto tool". I keep it by my machine and use it to help guide that last little bit of fabric through my machine in a straight line. It seems to find lots of other uses too.
Of course, the seam ripper, is one of my best friends. But I don't have a handy, dandy one like you.
Post a Comment