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8.16.2018Welcome to the very first episode of the new Connecting Threads podcast! Join us as we share our favorite quilting techniques, review our go-to tools, and share behind the scenes stories about what goes into making Connecting Threads the company you know and love.
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If you were wondering if it’s hard to get work done here at Connecting Threads because we’re always talking about our own personal sewing projects, the answer is YES! And from time to time, a bunch of us catch the same bug – it’s the best kind …
Featured Tool: Kwik Klip by Paula Jean Creations, Item #82219
What is this tool typically used for?
This tool is for anyone about to use safety pins to baste their backing, batting, and quilt top together.
Upon first glance, what were your initial thoughts?
At first glance it looks like a giant seam ripper.
How did you use it?
I took my safety …
Featured Tool: Black Gold Needles – Appliqué Sharps by Clover
What is this tool typically used for?
General hand sewing.
How do you use them?
I use the Black Gold Needles for binding and when I am doing hand sewing. They’re great!
What do you like best about the Black Gold Needles?
I really like these needles for hand sewing and especially for binding. They are thin and glide through the …
Featured Tool: Chaco Liners by Clover
What is this tool typically used for?
This tool helps trace lines perfectly to mark fabric prior to sewing or quilting.
What were your initial thoughts?
Well, I’ve known and used these for years now, but at first glance I thought they were just short and fat markers.
How did you use it?
First, I aligned my …
Featured Tool: Hang It Dang It by Innovative Solutions, Item #82328, 82131
Connecting Threads Reviewer: Ann
What is this tool typically used for?
Hanging quilts of various sizes on walls. The larger one can hang quilts between 35″ and 68″ and the smaller 21″ to 40″.
How did you use it?
I hung a 41″ square quilt in our bedroom with the larger Hang It Dang It.
How did …
Read more »Featured Tool: Embroidery Hoop by Clover, Item #82034, 82035
What is this tool typically used for?
Keeping your fabric taut while you embroider. There is both a small (4-3/4″) and large (7″) size.
Upon first glance, what were your initial thoughts?
It has a very sturdy appearance; it’s made of thick plastic with a bulky, metal screw.
How did you use …
Read more »Featured Tool: Wonder Under by Pellon Consumer Products, Item #21206
What is this tool typically used for?
Wonder Under is ideal for applique–it allows fabric to maintain its soft feel after fusing. It is also machine stitchable, fuses easily in seconds, and bonds to fabric or any porous surface.
How did you use it?
Since it is so light weight, it is really easy to trace your applique shapes. You need …
Featured Tool: Hold It Precision Stiletto by Clover, Item #82173
What is this tool typically used for?
No more hot fingers! This is the perfect tool for pressing and sewing! Use the curved end to hold fabrics while you sew, and the rubber grip end when you are pressing. It’s also a great tool to use with a hot glue gun.
What …
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 inside, …
