You are a star! I have been quilting for 25 years and usually do not find lists of quilting tools helpful as I have a great collection of my own… but you identified products I didn’t have and weren’t aware of! I have been ordering and then using the recommended tools with great success and enjoyment. Congratulations on a great video. ❤️
I just found your video today. Very useful and informative. Not alot of extraneous babbling about ??? You get right to the point. Thanks alot for the info.
Cheaper DIYs…..You can make your own clapper by buying a small wooden chopping board and screwing a drawer handle on it 🤗 And I got my hubby to cut and sand me a strip stick from a half round stick bought from the homewares shop for a few dollars 🤗 And you can do the same thing as the binding presser with a couple of safety pins on your ironing board 🤗 I hadn’t seen that fabric relaxing pen iron tool tho, that’s interesting 🤗🤗 and rulers are one of my fetishes… hehe… I’m a sucker for buying ALLLLL the rulers even if half of them do the same thing!
This video blew my mind! I never even knew those things existed! A wool mat for your ironing board? A pen that irons? Crazy. Thank you so much for doing this video!
Thank you very much for this video. I use some of these products already. Thank you for your demonstrations, like the diagonal seam tape. This was very helpful as it wasn't working for me before.
I love the HST Blocloc rulers but they are really expensive. I purchased a large one and use it for all sizes of HST’s. It works great and saved me a lot of money.
I know they are expensive! But they are such a great tool! You are wise in doing what you did to help you save money. You don't need all sizes! Thanks for the reminder.
What a great video! I’ve never seen some of these items & I usually go online everyday looking for what’s out there. I had a good laugh when you were talking about the Block Loc. I don’t think I could say it as many times. The Strip Stick had me laughing again! You speak very clear and I found the video very informative - I’ll look out for other from you. Jenny Cross (UK)
So many great tools but…Washing Tape and Binding Ease Tool must be the first purchases…thank you for sharing…love the clapper tool… it’ll be the 2nd purchase🌝
I used steam on fabric that was fused to my Pelon batting and it made my fabric come undone and it made pleats in it…never again. Maybe just for ironing out seams but I seem to have no problem with my squares laying flat.
I will try the Magic but, in a spray bottle. Aerosol is not good for the environment. Careful with the wool mats. I've seen others use them and depending on what type of face plate you have; the wool could damage your iron. Great video - thank you!
Do you have a recommendation for a inexpensive decent iron? And omg that binding tool!!! I must have that. Binding is such a drag. Question tho. How does it slide over the sewed together pieces?
Irons are so difficult to find one that you like. I have had several over the years from not so expensive to really expensive. You might try a Black and Decker iron. I wish they still made good Sunbeam irons, but they don't. Good luck! The Binding Eaze tool is made of silicone which is why the fabric slips through and the iron can rest on it. I hope that helps.
Unfortunately, no matter how your 100% cotton fabric is pre-shunk, it stays shrunk. Most quilters use cotton which is very prone to shrinkage. There are some quilters who pre-wash or pre-shrink all fabrics before using them in their quilts. I don't recommend pre-shrinking the precuts like layer cakes, jelly rolls etc. Due to the nature of cotton fabric, even if you use just water to pre-shrink your fabrics, your fabric will not unshrink. If you are worried about that do a lighter spray and your fabric will not shrink until you wash it. I hope this helps to clarify your question.
I have and use all these products except the strip stick. Who makes it or where can I buy it? Fabric folding pen is my precision quilting tool. After I apply it I open the seam and press. It eliminates turn of fabric bulk in blocks with many seam intersections!
The Fabric Folding pen is such an awesome tool! You can purchase the Strip Stick through the link I provided at Fat Quarter Shop or do a general Google search for Strip Stick and you will be taken to the manufacturers website to purchase it there. That is where I purchased mine.
Do you find that the Block Lock is more accurate than the Clearly Perfect Slotted Trimmer? This product only makes you cut once to trim and has notches to cut off the dog ears…all in one step.
How do you get a wool mat that doesn’t smell like burnt hair any time you use steam on it. Mine stinks so bad I can’t bare to use it. Also buy a binding machine for $100, they are so cool. I’ve never been as successful using that mat with my iron though.
The wool mat I have on my ironing board doesn't smell. But, the small one did for a long time, like a wet dog. It's just something to expect with a wool mat since it's wool. I will look into a binding machine, that sounds like a good tool!
That is always a possibility, but I have tried a lot of other sprays and this one just seemed to be enough different that I felt it was worth the price!
Thank you Maggie for asking. I have put the links in. Hopefully, your local quilt shop will also start carrying some of these items if they don't already.
I don't have a store. I work in a quilt shop in St. George Utah called Quilted Works. I am just a lover of quilting and love sharing my favorite quilty things.
You are a star! I have been quilting for 25 years and usually do not find lists of quilting tools helpful as I have a great collection of my own… but you identified products I didn’t have and weren’t aware of! I have been ordering and then using the recommended tools with great success and enjoyment. Congratulations on a great video. ❤️
Thanks!
I just found your video today. Very useful and informative. Not alot of extraneous babbling about ??? You get right to the point. Thanks alot for the info.
Thank you!
You got right to the information. Thank you so much for sharing.
You are so welcome
Cheaper DIYs…..You can make your own clapper by buying a small wooden chopping board and screwing a drawer handle on it 🤗 And I got my hubby to cut and sand me a strip stick from a half round stick bought from the homewares shop for a few dollars 🤗 And you can do the same thing as the binding presser with a couple of safety pins on your ironing board 🤗 I hadn’t seen that fabric relaxing pen iron tool tho, that’s interesting 🤗🤗 and rulers are one of my fetishes… hehe… I’m a sucker for buying ALLLLL the rulers even if half of them do the same thing!
Did not care for the music in the video but agreed with all of your tips! I have (and love) all of these items!
Thank you for all the wonderful information!
Great tips, handy for all sewers. Thanks for posting.
You are so welcome!
Excellent tips. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
I like the way you explain how to use each tool. Love the video and your calm voice.
Thanks so much!
Great video, thanks 😊
Thank you for sharing your tips. I watch a lot of UA-cam videos, and I had never heard of half of these. I’ve already started a new shopping list.
Great suggestions, and a super well made video.
Where do I get it.
I have put the links for the items demonstrated in the description. Thank you for asking about them.
I use the fabric folding pen for turning up an edge for a hem or a 1/4" when you need to topstich.
What a great idea! I don't sew clothing but this is definitely a great tool for sewing anything!
Love this!! So helpful!!
Glad you liked it!!
Very useful tips - thanks so much
Glad it was helpful!
Absolutely loved these tips!
Awesome! Thank you!
This video blew my mind! I never even knew those things existed! A wool mat for your ironing board? A pen that irons? Crazy. Thank you so much for doing this video!
I realize that most quilters don't know about these tools. I am so glad you enjoyed the video!
Great video! Thank you so much for sharing! I learned so much!
Glad it was helpful!
Well-done video! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
These are great ideas. So glad I watched this video
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you very much for this video. I use some of these products already. Thank you for your demonstrations, like the diagonal seam tape. This was very helpful as it wasn't working for me before.
Glad it was helpful!
Wow, this is a fabulous list! There were a few that I had never heard of. They’re going on my wish list. Thanks for so many great suggestions!
You are so welcome!
Great information 😃 Thank you for sharing 👏👏🇬🇧
Glad you enjoyed it
❤loved this! Thank you!!!
Wow! I must get the Binding Ease Tool!!! Thanks Karen.
Awesome video, thank you! I am a "gadget girl," and you've introduced me to a few new things I need!!
I am so glad you found some new Gadgets :)
I love your binding tool. It works out great if you don’t have a big space or a long space for making your binding
Excellent video!
Thank you very much!
Thanks for the tips!!!
You are most welcome!
Wow I learned so much. Thank you. Looking forward to watching more of your videos
I am so glad you learned something new! Thanks for watching!
Great tools. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Love your gadgets and your video, thank you!
Great video. Really enjoyed it.
Nice to meet you and your clever tools. The binding tool is on my Xmas list!
Awesome! Thank you!
I really enjoyed your presentation and learned a lot, thank you. I’m subscribed!
Love the binding pressing tool. I think i saw it at my local quilt show. I walked away thinking to go back but I forgot. I'll have to pick one up now
Thank you! Great info...
You're welcome!
I love this video it was so educational❤
Thank you! :)
Thank you for sharing your time and expertise. This was a great video. I had no idea a few of these items existed. Appreciate your sharing ❤️
Thank you for watching it! I am so glad you enjoyed it!
I love the HST Blocloc rulers but they are really expensive. I purchased a large one and use it for all sizes of HST’s. It works great and saved me a lot of money.
I know they are expensive! But they are such a great tool! You are wise in doing what you did to help you save money. You don't need all sizes! Thanks for the reminder.
What a great video! I’ve never seen some of these items & I usually go online everyday looking for what’s out there. I had a good laugh when you were talking about the Block Loc. I don’t think I could say it as many times. The Strip Stick had me laughing again!
You speak very clear and I found the video very informative - I’ll look out for other from you. Jenny Cross (UK)
There were definitely some tongue twisters in there! Thank you for watching. There will be more coming!
So many great tools but…Washing Tape and Binding Ease Tool must be the first purchases…thank you for sharing…love the clapper tool… it’ll be the 2nd purchase🌝
Thanks for watching!
Sorry I asked where to purchase the pressing stick. I see Fat Quarter Shop has it. Thanks for your tips.
No Worries, Glad you found where to purchase it.
Just found you I order that binding tool A lot information tips thank you
Hope you like it!
I use and like the spray starch. I use a mister spray bottle which eliminates the odd odor I notice with aerosol sprays.
That is great. This spray has no odor in either the spray or the aerosol.
Hank you great video
Glad you enjoyed it
I used steam on fabric that was fused to my Pelon batting and it made my fabric come undone and it made pleats in it…never again. Maybe just for ironing out seams but I seem to have no problem with my squares laying flat.
Great video!
Thanks!
I will try the Magic but, in a spray bottle. Aerosol is not good for the environment. Careful with the wool mats. I've seen others use them and depending on what type of face plate you have; the wool could damage your iron. Great video - thank you!
Thanks for the tips!
Thanks! Great video. Question: What marking tool do you recommend for a beginner.
Do you have a recommendation for a inexpensive decent iron? And omg that binding tool!!! I must have that. Binding is such a drag. Question tho. How does it slide over the sewed together pieces?
Irons are so difficult to find one that you like. I have had several over the years from not so expensive to really expensive. You might try a Black and Decker iron. I wish they still made good Sunbeam irons, but they don't. Good luck!
The Binding Eaze tool is made of silicone which is why the fabric slips through and the iron can rest on it. I hope that helps.
Like listening to a Dr Suess story
The environment says: “I vote for the liquid spray bottle!”
If the Faultless spray shrinks the fabric when ironing, does it unshrink when washed?
Unfortunately, no matter how your 100% cotton fabric is pre-shunk, it stays shrunk. Most quilters use cotton which is very prone to shrinkage. There are some quilters who pre-wash or pre-shrink all fabrics before using them in their quilts. I don't recommend pre-shrinking the precuts like layer cakes, jelly rolls etc.
Due to the nature of cotton fabric, even if you use just water to pre-shrink your fabrics, your fabric will not unshrink. If you are worried about that do a lighter spray and your fabric will not shrink until you wash it. I hope this helps to clarify your question.
I've always used liquid sta-flo starch, diluted as desired. MUCH cheaper & can spray or dip fabric., as desired. Keeps fabric from stretching so badly
That's great advice!
I have and use all these products except the strip stick. Who makes it or where can I buy it? Fabric folding pen is my precision quilting tool. After I apply it I open the seam and press. It eliminates turn of fabric bulk in blocks with many seam intersections!
The Fabric Folding pen is such an awesome tool!
You can purchase the Strip Stick through the link I provided at Fat Quarter Shop or do a general Google search for Strip Stick and you will be taken to the manufacturers website to purchase it there. That is where I purchased mine.
The ironing stick can be bought lumber store. Think it is called half rounded molding. Cover with muslin & silver iron cloth.
I always thought it was such a time involvement to use starch. But what a difference it makes in accuracy. It is worth any time spent.
To make HST could you sew in the middle and cut on the center line?
Where can I find these products?
I have put the links in the description so you can now go and purchase the products. Thank you for watching.
Do you find that the Block Lock is more accurate than the Clearly Perfect Slotted Trimmer? This product only makes you cut once to trim and has notches to cut off the dog ears…all in one step.
I like my fabric to feel like fabric in my hands tho. Isn’t aerosol bad for the ozone?
How do you get a wool mat that doesn’t smell like burnt hair any time you use steam on it. Mine stinks so bad I can’t bare to use it. Also buy a binding machine for $100, they are so cool. I’ve never been as successful using that mat with my iron though.
The wool mat I have on my ironing board doesn't smell. But, the small one did for a long time, like a wet dog. It's just something to expect with a wool mat since it's wool.
I will look into a binding machine, that sounds like a good tool!
I could not find the binding ease tool on line to order. any ideas?
These wooden tools are actually all used in tailoring
Could someone please tell me what tool #4 is, I missed it.
That spray is way iverpriced compared to others out there with the same results. Every experienced quilter knows about and uses a spray starch.
That is always a possibility, but I have tried a lot of other sprays and this one just seemed to be enough different that I felt it was worth the price!
There’s no link for the folding pen. Here can I find one?
Can you provide links to where these tools are available?
Thank you Maggie for asking. I have put the links in. Hopefully, your local quilt shop will also start carrying some of these items if they don't already.
Where can I find the beautiful inlaid clapper?
They are available with a Google search, but here is the link
quiltclapper.com/
I could not find the binding ease?
Did you click on the links below the video? There is a link to the peacock color and a separate link to the pink Binding Eaze tools.
Where is your store?
I don't have a store. I work in a quilt shop in St. George Utah called Quilted Works. I am just a lover of quilting and love sharing my favorite quilty things.
Are you kidding? That spray is about $10 a can and you soak the fabric. Who can afford that when you can use about 6 cans a quilt.
I have never used 6 cans of spray for a quilt. It actually goes quite far.
The environment says: “I vote for the liquid spray bottle!”