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by Hayley on December 13, 2016
Featured Tool: YoYo Makers by Clover, Item # 81857, 81858, 81837, 81838 What is this tool typically used for? The YoYo Makers are for making cute, sewn (cinched) fabric embellishments. What was your first impression of Clover’s YoYo Makers? They look like Mickey-Mouse ears! How did you use it? You cut fabric to fit 1/4″ around the plastic yo-yo maker, place the fabric ... |
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by Hayley on November 15, 2016
Featured Tool: Double-Sided Multi-Craft Carrier by Creative Options, Item #82068 What is this typically used for? This is a carrier for quilting and craft supplies. What was your first impression of the Double-Sided Multi-Craft Carrier? What a great way to store our Essential Threads! How did you use it? Storing my assortment of Essential Threads spools. How long did it take ... |
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by Hayley on November 1, 2016
Featured Tool: Mighty Travel Iron by Dritz, Item # 82350 What is this tool typically used for? Ironing on the go or a small iron to keep next to your sewing station. What were your initial thoughts? That it is small, portable and probably great for travel. I like that it has a steam function and comes with a travel ... |
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by Hayley on October 18, 2016
Featured Tool: Frixion Erasable Gel Pens by Pilot, Item #82263, 82264, 82262 What is this typically used for? Writing on (and erasing off) fabric. What was your first impression of the Frixion Erasable Gel Pens? I saw these demoed at a quilt show and immediately bought a pack! How did you use them? You think you have to use an eraser ... |
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by Hayley on October 4, 2016
Featured Tool: Bloc Loc Half Square Triangle Ruler by Bloc Loc What is this typically used for? Squaring up half-square triangles (HST) to the correct size. What was your first impression of the Bloc Loc Half Square Triangle Ruler? I was intrigued by the idea of a specialized ruler for HSTs. How did you use it? I started by ... |
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by Hayley on September 27, 2016
Featured Tool: LED Needle Threader by Dritz, Item #82260 What is this typically used for? Increased visibility while threading needles. What was your first impression of the LED Needle Threader? “This looks so sturdy!” How did you use it? You put the filament part through the eye of your embroidery needle. The button illuminates a small LED light at the ... |
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by Hayley on August 16, 2016
Featured Tool: Thimble Pad by Colonial Needle, Item # 80561 What is the Thimble Pad typically used for? This is a thimble for people who hate wearing thimbles. Why did you decide to give the Thimble Pad a try? I normally can’t use thimbles. I have never been able to find one that is comfortable and usable. I can get by ... |
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by Hayley on July 19, 2016
Featured Tool: Stack ‘n Store Bobbin Tower by Clover, Item #81920 What is the Stack ‘n Store Bobbin Tower typically used for? It’s an innovative tool that organizes and holds your bobbins. What was your first impression? I liked how compact it was and that it holds the bobbins in such a way that they don’t unwind easily while ... |
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by Hayley on July 12, 2016
Featured Tool: Mechanical Fabric Pencil by Fons & Porter, Item # 81861 What is the Mechanical Fabric Pencil typically used for? This pencil allows you to make washable and erasable marks on dark fabric. I used it to mark my seam allowance and keep a steady line while hand-sewing. What was your first impression? “It’s a mechanical pencil–how is this supposed to leave any mark on fabric?” |
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by Hayley on July 5, 2016
Featured Tool: Simple Foundations Translucent Vellum Paper by C&T, Item # 20712 What is Simple Foundations Translucent Vellum Paper typically used for? This vellum paper is extremely handy for paper piecing. Can be used with any photocopier, inkjet or laser printer or trace patterns without a light-box – the design shows through the paper What was your first impression? I liked ... |
