MUST-HAVE QUILTING AND SEWING TOOLS
Here is our list of tools that every quilter and sewer should have. Any of these items would make great gifts for the holidays.
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A multi-functional sliding gauge for easy marking. When sewing, this handy tool can be used to marking button holes; seam allowance gauge; hem gauge; circle compass; T gauge.
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Chris absolutely loves her Accuquilt Go! Fabric Cutter. She loves, loves, loves how quickly and accurately she can cut quilting block pieces. She uses it all the time. Learn more about this fabric cutting system here.
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Chris says this kit has saved her machine embroidery projects multiple times! This kit lets you reach under your hoop to cut the threads when a bird's nest occurs in the bobbin area. A MUST HAVE!
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Sewing clips are popular among quilters. They use them instead of pins to hold quilt binding and other fabric crafts together. Every sewing room should have these.
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A Dritz Quick Turn Tool is a must-have tool in any sewing room. This tool turns long tubes quickly and easily.
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This ironing board is perfect for quilters. It can be converted from a regular ironing surface to a quilters ironing surface by simply removing the cover, sliding the extension over the board followed by the cover, and you have a large ironing surface.
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KAM snaps are made of a strong, durable plastic resin that can be used to snap together a variety of projects; such as baby items, clothing, craft projects, purses, totes, towel toppers, etc.
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This 4" pair of scissors is the perfect scissors for applique, cutting fabric in tight spaces and other handwork. And ideal for travel. Annette's favorite small portable scissor.
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Do you machine quilt projects? Do you safety pin baste them? Here is a tool you should have. Using Kwik Klip, safety pins close effortlessly, preventing broken nails, stuck fingers and the familiar painful indentations in fingers caused by closing hundreds of safety pins.
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Chris does a lot of paper piecing so she likes to have an iron right next to her sewing machine. This Oliso mini project iron is her recommendation since it has the power of a full size iron in a compact design.
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Omnigrid Fold-Away Portable Cutting and Pressing Station has a gridded cutting mat on one side and a non-stick ironing surface on the other. It can be used on any work surface making it convenient for trimming, foundation piecing and cutting around templates. Great to take along to classes and retreats.
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This product Annette takes to quilt retreats and classes. The sleek space-saving design folds down when not in use and makes it easily portable from place to place.
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The Quilters Slidelock is a non-slip quilting ruler for rotary cutting. It holds the fabric securely, protects fingers, and most importantly, is easy to use.
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This professional case, designed for the traveling quilter, comfortably fits unfinished quilt blocks up to 12-1/2-inch plus many notions and the reinforced frame provides stability. An ideal gift for quilters who travel to quilting retreats and classes.
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All quilters and sewers need a powerful iron in order to make professional looking projects. Chris and Annette have a Rowenta iron for safe and precise ironing with it's auto-off function for safety, anti-drip feature and precision tip for ultimate convenience.
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The stiletto point enables you to hold pieces in place easily when sewing or ironing and is especially helpful when piecing or attaching bindings. Chris can't live without this handy tool.
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The Bins & Things storage container is a lightweight clear plastic storage container that conveniently keeps your sewing and crafting supplies like thread spools, bobbins, beads, scrapbooking supplies, nail art supplies, small hardware, arts and crafts accessories & more!
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Want an easy way to cut chain-pieced fabric? Chris loved this tool - the Bladesaver Thread Cutter. It's able to make quick work of cutting apart chain-stitched projects.
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A thread stand is a great addition to your sewing machine. Use this single-thread stand to hold spools and cones and start saving money by using larger spools. Our associates love this product.
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Best tool for trimming half-square triangles! Trim quilt blocks with ease & precision using this Trim-Lock quilt block trimming tool. Once you try this Trim-Lock tool, you won't use any other rulers!
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Tweezers are indispensable when sewing or quilting on the machine. It makes it easy to pull hard-to-reach thread from sewing machines and bobbin cases. It's a must-have tool.
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