What Are Some Quilting Accessories That Can Save a Lot of Work?
Sponsored LinksEvery quilter has their necessary tools, their iron, their scissors, rulers and the like. However for me it doesn’t just stop there.
Over my years of quilting, I’ve also come across a number of little accessories and tools that would just make quilting so much tougher without them. The funny part is that they are not even big things, just small things here and there that save me a couple of minutes at a time.
Chaco Liners
Chaco liners look a lot like permanent markers, however they are quite different. Instead of permanently marking your fabric, these liners have a powder type tip that is intended to leave a mark, though not permanently.
The basic concept behind these is you can mark out the measurements as required and then when its no longer required, clean it off simply. Ideal for any person working on a custom quilt pattern or patchwork quilt.
They are also refillable, so when you finish one, you can just unscrew the cartridge and replace it with a fresh one.
Thread Rack
This is a fantastic straightforward to use device which has saved me countless minutes hunting for the right thread. This is a rack divided up into a grid. Where each grid meets is a little dowl that protrudes, which you can put a spool of thread on.
I have prepared mine in a rainbow color order so I am able to quickly locate the color thread I need and begin sewing. No more rumaging around your sewing box for the right color spool.
You can get ones that stand vertically and have a roatating base to help you choose your threads, similar to a greeting card rack.
5 in 1 Sliding Gauge
This looks like one of those T-squares your teacher utilized in mathematics class. The difference is that this one has an adjustable slider.
It’s a real wonder tool and is perfect for marking out button holes, seam allowances and hem length, just to name a couple!
Its these little things that help me save minutes here and there. These minutes then start turning into hours and shortly you’ll find you can’t live without them either!
To get some more great tips about the way to make a patchwork quilt, check out Jane Green’s how to make a patchwork quilt website now!
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