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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 ... |
Category Archives: Tool Review Tuesday
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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 ... |
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by Hayley on June 28, 2016
Featured Tool: Mini Iron by Clover, Item # 81912 What is the Mini Iron typically used for? It’s handy for applique and crafting; I use it for freezer paper appliqué and pressing small pieces. What was your first impression? I feared it wouldn’t work. It’s just so small I didn’t think it would get hot enough. What was your ... |
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by Hayley on June 14, 2016
Featured Tool: Wonder Clips by Clover What are these typically used for? These tools can be used in place of pins to hold several layers of fabric together. What was your first impression of Wonder Clips? I was skeptical at first about how useful they’d actually be. What was your experience with them like? The first time I used them was for binding. ... |
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by Hayley on May 31, 2016
Featured Tool: Soft Comfort Thimbles by Dritz, Item #82343 What are these typically used for? These tools protect your fingers as you do handwork. What was your first impression of the soft thimble? They looked comfortable, and I was intrigued by the air holes. What was your experience with them like? You simply fit a thimble onto the finger you ... |
