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Stack ‘n Store Bobbin Tower
7.19.2016

Featured Tool: Stack ‘n Store Bobbin Tower by Clover, Item #81920

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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 stored

What was your experience using it like?

I ended up getting two of these–one for my Juki and another for my Pfaff. It was just easier to have one for each kind of bobbin–I even color coded them, using all dark green for the Juki bobbins and the light green for the Pfaff. The way it’s designed makes it easy to pull one section off and pop into my binding bag. That way, I have a ready selection of thread colors on hand to as well as an easy way to take bobbins when going to quilt retreat. It works great and I have no more tangled threads!

How long did it take you to learn how to use it?

No time at all.

Why do you NEED it?

I’ve tried other organizers and tools to hold the thread ends. This combines both ideas, works beautifully, and doesn’t take up much space.

Who would appreciate the Stack ‘n Store Bobbin Tower most?

This would be perfectly suited for:

  • Beginner Quilters
  • Intermediate Quilters
  • Expert Quilters
  • Anyone acquiring “the basics”

Translucent Vellum Paper
7.5.2016

Featured Tool: Simple Foundations Translucent Vellum Paper by C&T, Item # 20712

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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 the texture and the sheerness of the paper. You can see the placement of fabric pieces before you sew!

What was your experience using the Simple Foundations Translucent Vellum Paper like?

I loved the vellum as soon as I used it, from start to finish. It went through my printer well, the ink dried quickly and didn’t smear. I could see the lines clearly through the vellum and it ripped out like a dream.

How long did it take you to learn how to use it?

Learning to use the paper was quick – the paper piecing part takes a little longer!

Why do you NEED it?

I’ve become a little addicted to paper piecing so I need to have this on hand at all times!

Who would appreciate the Simple Foundations Translucent Vellum Paper most?

This would be perfectly suited for:

  • Paper-piecers at any level