Most useful tool

16 years ago

As I was using my most useful tool again and again I got to wondering what tool others find as their most useful, other the then the rotory cutter and cutting mat. As I said mine as gotten a great work out lately, THE SEAM RIPPER. Jayne

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biwako_of_abi
16 years ago
Mustache trimmer for seam ripping! It never cuts the fabric, only the threads.
cannahavana
16 years ago
Graph paper for sketching out the latest idea swirling in my head!

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scraphappy
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I guess today I'd have to say my walking foot. I'm in the middle of quilting a twin-sized quilt and it's going so smooth. I'm not good at all at free motion quilting (maybe I just need practice) and I can't hand-quilt all of the tops I have, so I see it as a way to actually get more of these done.
bluebars
16 years ago
Hera marker for marking straight quilting lines.
maryliz
16 years ago
Spray sizing! I won't piece without it. Well, only if I'm in a block exchange and one of the members is allergic.
byrdseay
16 years ago
I have two. I have had them since I started quilting.
My June Tailor's Quilter's Cut and Press board that I take to classes and the June Tailor's Short Cut ruler that makes it easy for me to cut strips accurately.
grammyp
16 years ago
My rotary cutter, without a doubt.

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OOh...I definitely have to say the little gadget that you use to close safety pins. It's called Quick Klip and you can get it at JoAnn's. Definitely worth the seven dollar investment for no more sore fingers!
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new2quilting
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June Taylor Shape Cut Plus. I can accurately cut strips and squares without any wonkyness! And at half the time! --Amy

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