There is something about this time of year that fills my heart and reminds me of the wonderful people in my life. It is so fun to wrap up little surprises and send some cheer. I was writing down a list of all my favorite quilting tools and I kept thinking about you. You are my favorite! I am so grateful for this quilting community. Thank you for your incredible, ongoing support.
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1. OLFA 28 - This rotary cutter is a specialist. It is the perfect size when working with templates, curves, or paper piecing.
2. OLFA 45 - I have tried so many different rotary cutters and I always come back to this one. I've had it for years and it fits perfectly in my hand. It's easy to squeeze the handle to uncover the blade which automatically goes back into a covered position when I set it back down. So easy.
3. ADD A QUARTER - A must have for paper piecing. I like the larger 12" size.
4. WONDER CLIPS - These little guys are so handy in the sewing room. I use them on binding, zippers and bulky projects. They are also good when you are sewing with leather or plastic because they don't leave a mark.
5. OMNIGRID RULER - Out of all the rulers I've tried, these are my favorite. The markings are easy to read and accurate. This size fits easily under my hand and is perfect for cutting out smaller pieces and squaring up blocks.
6. AURIFIL THREAD - Strong, smooth thread that makes my seams lie super flat. Yes, please!
7. PATCHWORK PINS - I've gone through so many types of pins, but these are perfect. Sharp and super thin. They glide in and out of the fabric with ease.
8. SEAM RIPPER - Sometimes simple is best. This fits comfortably in my hand and is sharp for tackling any necessary un-sewing. I replace mine every so often because the blade does get dull over time. I buy two because I tend to lose them in my sewing room and they aren't very expensive.
GIVEAWAY
This giveaway is now closed. The winner is ericaday6. Congratulations Erica! Thank you all for participating. : )
I'm giving away a set of my favorite quilting tools. Every single one of these items is on my worktable and I wouldn't work without them.
Enter to win by:
1) following this blog
2) leave a comment below, what is your favorite quilting tool?
Giveaway ends 12/16/15 at midnight PST. International entries welcome! Winner will be posted here on the blog.
I love my 24 x 8.5 ruler - I use that the most of all my rulers. What a cracking giveaway!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love my magnetic pin holder. I love just being able to put them down and not have to poke them in something.
ReplyDeleteAuricular thread is a game changer!
ReplyDeleteAlready a follower, thanks for a chance!
ReplyDeleteYour favorites are my favorites. I also use finger cots on my index finger when handsewing or quilting. It helps grip the needle without so much hand strain.
ReplyDeleteTHANKS FOR A NEAT GIVEAWAY!MY FAVORITE TOOLS ARE MY PINS-COULDN'T WORK WITHOUT THEM! MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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Brilliant giveaway. I have yet to use a 28mm cutter. Following your blog.
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Bloglovin-favorite tool is my seam ripper-it gets a lot of use.
ReplyDeleteI already follow on bloglovin
ReplyDeleteNow I only use Aurifil thread. I can tell such a difference
ReplyDeleteI am a loyal follwer also. :)
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Love all these tools, but would have to say my seam ripper is my best friend, being a newbie. :)
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I love the wonder clips for binding, they are perfect!!
ReplyDeleteI love all your picks and would add the Olfa Splash 45mm cutter. It just fits my hand so comfortably. And I have a few hand-turned seam rippers, one with a stylus at one end, that I can't live without! 😁
ReplyDeleteOh, and I am a follower of your blog. Thanks for all you share!
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ReplyDeleteMy favorite tool is my Hera marker.
ReplyDeleteLove all of these, but wouldn't quilt without my rotary cutter!
ReplyDeleteMy Olfa rotary cutter is my favorite tool! I try to avoid scissors now whenever possible......
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I follow your blog on bloglovin.
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I would love to win! I love those little clips.yes, I follow your blog.
ReplyDeleteI follow on Bloglovin.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite tool is my Olfa 45 rotary cutter
ReplyDeleteI also love the patchwork pins!
ReplyDeleteLots of good stuff there. I'll have to try out some of those pins. The ones I use are a bit big. I also love my large cutting mat. Such an improvement over my old small one.
ReplyDeleteMy favorites are the same as yours, ruler, cutter, seam rippers.
ReplyDeleteMy rotary cutter - imagine having to do all that cutting with scissors!
ReplyDeleteI follow through Bloglovin'
ReplyDeleteI follow by GFC.
ReplyDeleteI use and love many of the tools you listed and would love to share some of them with my sister who wants to start quilting. Another tool I love is my wooden wallpaper seam roller. Works wonders for flattening seams. And I especially like it for pressing the pieces as I add them when paper piecing. Anything you would finger press, this works so much better.
ReplyDeleteI follow by email and always enjoy visiting your blog.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite quilting tool is my rotary cutter, of course it would not be much help without my rulers.
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I think I like my rotary cutter the most. I started sewing before they came out so it makes so much difference.
ReplyDeleteI follow you by email!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite quilting tool are my BlocLoc HST Rulers. I love them in different sizes (1 .5 in thru 6.5. )
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My favorite is the seam ripper. Maybe I should say it's one of the notions I use the most!
ReplyDeleteLove them all, but, my favorite is the Olfa rotary cuter. It's an absolute necessity.
ReplyDeleteBeing new to quilting my seam ripper seams to be my best friend sometimes.
ReplyDeleteI follow you thru Email...
ReplyDeleteLove my rotary cutter
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ReplyDeleteLove my new Havel's cutting mat!! & Rotary cutter! :) Tho probably broke my seam ripper's Heart...it hangs out with me the most! giggle...Thanks for chance to win your Wonderful Give-a-way too!! :)
ReplyDeleteMERRY CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS!!!
Love your suggestions. Thank you! I have this fold up matte that is have cutting board and have ironing board. Love it b/c I piece in a small space.
ReplyDeleteAnd I follow you on bloglovin'. Happy Holidays & enjoy the season!
ReplyDeleteI love my rotary cutter. Nothing like a fresh blade and new fabric!
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I am using my seam ripper right now! I love my little nips scissors too!
ReplyDeleteI follow on Bloglovin. This is a treasure trove of great tools!
ReplyDeleteLove my ergo seam ripper
ReplyDeleteWow! Great selection of tools!! I don't know how I'd manage without my rotary cutter, it is a favourite!!
ReplyDeleteI follow via Bloglovin, thanks!!
ReplyDeleteA seam wheel is MAGICAL for applique work using templates.
ReplyDeleteI follow you on feedly.
ReplyDeleteI love my magnetic pin bowl. It was boring stainless steal so I painted it green with white dots! Now its fun! Thanks for the giveaway and happy holidays to you!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite tool is my thimble, since I'm a hand quilter. I too follow your blog. Hope you follow mine😉
ReplyDeleterotary cutter... scissors are now "archaic"!!
ReplyDeleteUntil I broke it, it was an old knitting needle of my mums. Perfect for poking out corners, opening seams and holding fabric in place under the presser foot. Though a frixion pen comes in very handy too.
ReplyDeleteI am already a follower!
ReplyDeleteMy favourite is my huge 36x24inch cutting mat - a present from my sister a few years ago
ReplyDeleteHow sweet of you! For me my favorite quilting tool is a rotary cutter.
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I'd like to try that add a quarter ruler. My fav quilty tool is a rotary cutter. I follow you on bloglivin.
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant giveaway!!! Thank you so much!!! My favorite tool is probably my magnetic pin holder - I can pull out the pins as I go, toss them in the right direction and it just grabs them! I follow your blog via email.
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog. Lovely Giveaway which would be such fun to win. I have several favourite tools but my latest is a set of wonder clips which are marvellous - I should have bought some a long time ago! No more scratches from pins when I am pinning a quilt binding.
ReplyDeleteUs patchworkers love our tools, don't we? Hard to choose just one, but I love my unpicker!
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Feedly, this is a brilliant prize package and thanks for the opportunity to win.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower and agree with you about the rotary cutter. I have several, but really appreciate how this one automatically withdraws the blade! I never have to worry about forgetting.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI already follow your blog, and my favourite tool would be a toss up between my bloc loc rulers and wonderclips :)
My rotary cutter & ruler are tried and true favorites!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower!
ReplyDeleteI love the Tucker trimmer!
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ReplyDeleteMy favorites are my rotary cutter and ruler - quilting before them was not much fun!
ReplyDeleteI love tools! I think one of my favorites is the Hera Marker. I always have it close at hand!
ReplyDeleteI follow via bloglovin!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite tool is my seam ripper - my 12 year old son bought a kit to make me one and turned the wood handle on the lathe. Very special! Follow you on bloglovin'
ReplyDeleteMy rotary cutter!!
ReplyDeleteFavorite has to be my seam ripper.
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ReplyDeleteWell above and beyond the rotary cutter and Mat the best quilting tool I have is the Audio Book player I keep in my work area!!! Gets me thru a lot of miles of stitching and quilting
ReplyDeleteMy favorite are the rotary cutter, seam ripper and the wonder clips. I have to say that I have a love/hate relationship with my seam ripper.
ReplyDeleteyour faves all sound wonderful. I love my Fons & Porter thread snips - my husband got them for me and I didn't think I needed them, but now have them ready all the time.
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ReplyDeleteI love my gypsy gripper...without it my ruler would be sliding all over :)
ReplyDeleteI use my seam ripper the most, but love my rotary cutter. crystalbluern at tds dot net
ReplyDeleteI follow by e-mail. crystalbluern at tds dot net
ReplyDeleteI follow on bloglovin. A good tool has no price!
ReplyDeleteI already follow via bloglovin :) I have this same rotary cutter that I love so much. I really like the fact that I don't have to really do anything extra to close it up. Although, I have a hard time keeping the nut tight on the "bolt" that holds the blade
ReplyDeletei already follow ^^...i've never use aurifil thread...i want try it...^^
ReplyDeleteI always love seeing favorite products of quilters whose work I admire. So many of these are on my worktable as well, although my preference is the 60 mm rather than the 45 mm, and for some reason the ergonomic handle is harder for me to work with. Isn't that weird? You know I have followed you for a long time. :)
ReplyDeleteMy favourite quilting tool is also my 45mm circular cutter, but in my case it's my Clover one that I pick each time.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite tool is my thread snips. Between them and my 28mm rotary cutter I don't know how I quilted back in the dark ages.
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ReplyDeleteI love my Clover chalk liner!
ReplyDeleteI also follow you with Bloglovn! thank you~!
ReplyDeleteAurfil thread is my fav!
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ReplyDeleteI have some little thread snips that I love.
ReplyDeleteI really would like my new Accuquilt Go Electric cutter to be my coolest, bestest tool but.... I don't have one yet. Lol So I do love my rulers and the different sized rotary cutters I have.
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Really nice notion assortment. I follow your blog via Bloglovin.
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I follow you on Bloglovin
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is my rotary cutter!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower on bloglovin
ReplyDeleteMy favourite tool is my unpicker. Sad but true.
ReplyDeleteGreat list of favourites. The Olfa Splash is my favourite rotary cutter.
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog on Bloglovin.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite tool is a little pair of scissors.
ReplyDeletehey i follow your blog via your newsletter and Rotary Cutters ... a girls best friend !
ReplyDeleteMy favorite tool is my pair of little stork shaped scissors; I keep them by the side of my machine to trim all of my threads.
ReplyDeleteClover Clips keep me sofa from my straight pens. I like that.
ReplyDeleteI am now following your blog and my favourite quilting tool is my rotary cutter and 9 1/2" ruler. They kind of go together as one.
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