I use that pool noodle knife for chopping lettuce so it doesn't turn brown as quickly with a metal knife. Thanks for posting it because I couldn't remember where I had gotten it😊
Hi Tim! I love your videos and helpful tips. I use fat quarters from the Dollar tree to make placemats and lining for purses. They recently had some with pink designs for breast cancer awareness and I'm making tote bags to donate to ladies getting treatment. I cut pool noodles to size and insert in cemetery vases (also from Dollar Tree) and make bouquets for Memorial Day. Artificial flowers stay nicely in the foam.
Great finds! Thank you. In quilting, I’ve been glue basting with washable school glue (usually generic from Staples) in both liquid and stick (for piecing). I haven’t used a pin in years!
@@timothytotten9409we have 3 stores within 10 miles. I’ve noticed they seem to be different “levels” and don’t have all of the same things. In fact, one has a family dollar store right next to it and complements it.
I use the brown craft paper rolls from dollar tree to make patterns with. I also make copies of my store bought patterns out of it too! And I make templates out of the flexible cutting mats. I use my circuit maker to cut them out. So if I need to make a ton of say 3 inch triangles I cut out the triangle and use that!
I am in Central FL also so hopefully I will be able to find a few of these items at my Dollar Tree. I cut down pool noodles to roll projects on that will have to sit for a while or fabric I have ironed for a class or retreat. I will have to look for the pool noodle knife 😉
Thank you so much Tim, I really really enjoyed watching you take us all through those great things that you’ve got at the Dollar Tree. Unfortunately we don’t have Dollar Tree in the UK. But I’m sure the Pound lands here have something similar. But, I particularly like the pool noodle knife, so useful too. Please stay safe and well too xxxx Mags ❤❤❤
Slice that pool noodle lengthwise and put it around the rim of a bucket for an emergency toilet. Hurricane season and power loss is right around the corner, Tim! You can also pop that lengthwise sliced noodle on the rim of a folding chair for a headrest. Or the arms of a tubular chair. Stick a pool noodle on a broom stick - also at DT, and make a squeegee for your driveway!
I learned this from the van life channels. You can actually buy toilet lids that fit onto 5-gallon buckets, but I prefer the lid that locks down and seals in all the odors.
You have made such fantastic 'finds' Timothy. It is always great to see the various items that are available in other countries, especially at such a low cost. Thank you for taking the time to share in which section you found them and suggestions for their use.❤🎉❤ 🇦🇺
❤thank you for all your tips. Hay our stores in Brownsville Tx has all kinds of fabric with all kinds of designs. I've been looking for bamboo bees and they had some. I got Valentine fabric too. Some beautiful colors. Great price like you say. 🎉
Good finds, just understand that when Aileen's glue dries, it is NOT water soluble. I may bet milky and soft/more pliable, but it won't wash out. Love that tape! I have used it before for lots of things.
Hi Tim! I love my Dollar Tree! I really liked the planter #10. I need to go shopping and see if my store has them. I have purchased some fabric (fat quarters) with patterns, mostly unicorns with bling. fun!
Yes they do in Niagara Falls, Ont., as well. I bought some to try, washed and dried it, it didn’t bleed and ironed nicely. I was pleased with the quality and surprised.
Those pool noodle knives are likely the same plastic used for veggie cutting knives. They're plastic bc it won't react with the vegetables and cause any discoloration.
I’ve got a new one from a different Dollar Tree coming in a few weeks. It’s amazing how different two of the same store can be in terms of stock and organization.
I’m in Colorado and some Dollar Tree’s sale interfacing. I bought a package to test it out but have not yet. It is non-woven but still useful for some projects.
Our Dollar Tree has had the fat quarters in different colors as well as strip rolls in prints and solids for some time. Have used them and had no problems with them. The fat quarters bundles are $5 for the same thing that is over $7 at Walmart and the skies the limit everywhere else.
Love these Dollar Tree tips/Products. Thank you! Glue basting can be tricky if it’s not completely dried - take care not to sew through wet glue. Your sewing machine will not like it! The needle will transfer it down into the bobbin race case. Eek!
I haven't had much luck with the fabric at DT - it's very loosely woven and easy to fray - but maybe that's because I mostly sew doll clothes. I like the plastic document envelopes for holding patterns or small projects.
How do you have the patience to make doll clothes?!? I can barely handle making stuff big enough for adults. I can’t imagine doing intricate work on much smaller clothing. Kudos to you!
LOL at the patience: I need immediate gratification, so tiny projects I can finish quickly are my go to. I could never make a quilt, and have only had patience to sew clothing (a scrub style top with no pattern) twice@@timothytotten9409
That pool noodle knife looks great. I put a “retired” serrated bread knife in my gardening tote and use that for pool noodles. The quality of the fabric in my Dollar tree stores is terrible!!! I can’t imagine anything I could use it for, especially not something I would make for others!!
There seems to be a wide disparity between the fabric at various Dollar Tree stores. It’s kinda sad. My place really only has solid colors but I visited another one an hour away - video coming soon - and they had dozens of patterns!
@timothytotten9409 Newbee to sewing here...$Tree is where I got and still do get a lot of my fabric from. I find that the 100% cotton fat quarters are just as good if not better than some of the material at the big box stores! Infact I've seen the same fabric fat quarters at Walmart that sell for around .50 cents more than $Tree. I literally have my own "fabric store"...lol!!!
I use little pool noodle rings under the potted plants that are too small for the "pretty" pots I put them in. Thin rings support the orchids that want to tip over. Over the sliding door handles so the grandkids don't smoosh their little fingers. I'll going to get one of those knifes! Thanks for all the ideas.
I bought a nail finder magnet in the roofing department. It has a handle so you don't have to bend over trying to find needles or tacks you drop on the floor. I think it was $15, but well worth the cost!
Have you seen the rotary blades or the tools that can de used as stiletto. There are also eye brow shavers that can be used as seam rippers and vinyl paper for alcohol ink. So many tools for fabric dying. All $1.25
I use that pool noodle knife for chopping lettuce so it doesn't turn brown as quickly with a metal knife. Thanks for posting it because I couldn't remember where I had gotten it😊
That’s a great idea!
I have a salad knife and it looks the same! Lol
😂@@juliag.3339
The stackable flower pots could be placed on a lazy Susan or turntable to make for easy access to all of the items.
That’s a great hack!!
The pool noodle knife is great for cutting lettuce it will not rust so soon in refrigerator.
Hi Tim! I love your videos and helpful tips. I use fat quarters from the Dollar tree to make placemats and lining for purses. They recently had some with pink designs for breast cancer awareness and I'm making tote bags to donate to ladies getting treatment. I cut pool noodles to size and insert in cemetery vases (also from Dollar Tree) and make bouquets for Memorial Day. Artificial flowers stay nicely in the foam.
What a great idea on the pool noodles. I’ll have to make a video with some ideas for things to make with pool noodles!
Great finds! Thank you. In quilting, I’ve been glue basting with washable school glue (usually generic from Staples) in both liquid and stick (for piecing). I haven’t used a pin in years!
I used command strips to put up the peg boards down the side of a shelf unit.
I think they're is separate pkg of mounting squares for the Peg board too
LOVE the Pool noodle knife! Thanks!
Now you know how I felt when I saw it in the store! Was a great find!
My dollar tree is now selling 1 yard packs of interface as well as patterned fabrics! I love it as a seamstress 😍❣️! Great video btw 🤩
My Dollar Tree needs to get on the ball! I’ll look for those next time I go to the store!
@@timothytotten9409we have 3 stores within 10 miles. I’ve noticed they seem to be different “levels” and don’t have all of the same things. In fact, one has a family dollar store right next to it and complements it.
That pool noodle knife would make a great cake knife
I love the fabric at dollar tree. Have been using it for years. Our Canadian dollar trees have solids, prints and flannels. Good quality fabric.
I use the brown craft paper rolls from dollar tree to make patterns with. I also make copies of my store bought patterns out of it too! And I make templates out of the flexible cutting mats. I use my circuit maker to cut them out. So if I need to make a ton of say 3 inch triangles I cut out the triangle and use that!
Such a great idea!
Girl, I use craft paper to make patterns, too, mainly for my bag designs. 😉
gonna use those crayon boxes to make mini first aid kits with bandaids, mini antibacterial ointment, etc.
Such a smart idea!!
I am in Central FL also so hopefully I will be able to find a few of these items at my Dollar Tree. I cut down pool noodles to roll projects on that will have to sit for a while or fabric I have ironed for a class or retreat. I will have to look for the pool noodle knife 😉
Our dollar tree in Canada is a $1.50 now. I do buy fabric squares, made some shopping bags with them,
Thank you so much Tim, I really really enjoyed watching you take us all through those great things that you’ve got at the Dollar Tree. Unfortunately we don’t have Dollar Tree in the UK. But I’m sure the Pound lands here have something similar. But, I particularly like the pool noodle knife, so useful too. Please stay safe and well too xxxx Mags ❤❤❤
That plastic pool noodle knife is also great for cutting lettuce, since it doesn't cause lettuce to brown like metal does.
Aileen's tacky glue is very different from Elmer's glue. It's much stronger, ad Elmer's glue is watery.
You can also use a larger searrated bread knife to cut most stryfoam and, also, wine corks btw.
Love all of these but particularly the pool noodle knife!!!!!
Slice that pool noodle lengthwise and put it around the rim of a bucket for an emergency toilet. Hurricane season and power loss is right around the corner, Tim! You can also pop that lengthwise sliced noodle on the rim of a folding chair for a headrest. Or the arms of a tubular chair. Stick a pool noodle on a broom stick - also at DT, and make a squeegee for your driveway!
Such a good idea!
I learned this from the van life channels. You can actually buy toilet lids that fit onto 5-gallon buckets, but I prefer the lid that locks down and seals in all the odors.
You have made such fantastic 'finds' Timothy. It is always great to see the various items that are available in other countries, especially at such a low cost. Thank you for taking the time to share in which section you found them and suggestions for their use.❤🎉❤ 🇦🇺
that cayron box would be great to keep new pkgs of needles in
Some great ideas.
Noodle knife is awesome. I totally need to get that and fat quarters!
❤thank you for all your tips. Hay our stores in Brownsville Tx has all kinds of fabric with all kinds of designs. I've been looking for bamboo bees and they had some. I got Valentine fabric too. Some beautiful colors. Great price like you say. 🎉
What are you making with the bamboo bees? I can’t wait until my dollar tree gets some fabric variety. Congrats!
Good finds, just understand that when Aileen's glue dries, it is NOT water soluble. I may bet milky and soft/more pliable, but it won't wash out. Love that tape! I have used it before for lots of things.
All those items were really cool and fun! I must get to my local DT for that coupon holder and the crayon bin. Thanks, Timothy. 👍🏼
You are so welcome
Loved neck/head rest using pool noodle and pn knife. Thank you
A pool noodle knife!! That worked great! Thanks for another Saturday morning video.
Hi Tim! I love my Dollar Tree! I really liked the planter #10. I need to go shopping and see if my store has them. I have purchased some fabric (fat quarters) with patterns, mostly unicorns with bling. fun!
Wow so glad I found your channel.
Welcome!
Great finds. Didn’t know you could use actual glue for quilt basting.
Wow I need that pool noodle knife! great find
was really hoping you'd break into song with the "brown paper packages tied up with string" part! XD
Hahaha
Great ideas for things I would never have thought about using. ❤
Great ideas ! Love the pool noodle knife 👍🏻
I love your videos!! Please keep sharing!! And thanks for all the great Dollar Tree ideas!!😊
The crayon box would be great for taking you machine feet and tools to retreats.
Good idea!
These are different items. Thank you for sharing your ideas
It’s so much fun to go in and search for things I can use for sewing and crafting.
They have fabric in the dollar tree in a small town outside of Ottawa Canada!!
Yes they do in Niagara Falls, Ont., as well. I bought some to try, washed and dried it, it didn’t bleed and ironed nicely. I was pleased with the quality and surprised.
Loved this video! The pool noodle knife is the bomb!! Gonna go look for it this week.
I should have bought a few extra! I know I’m gonna want to give some away to friends and won’t be able to find them again!
I glued small magnets to the top of my machine and extra easy to reach needles go there.
That’s so smart!!
Cool beans!! Thankyou for finding these😊😊😊
Thank you so much for sharing these finds. I want at least five of them for my craft room.
I MUST GET THAT PLANTERS CUPS! GREAT FOR MY SISSORS!
Thanks for sharing. Useful tips and ideas.
Thanks for sharing!
Those pool noodle knives are likely the same plastic used for veggie cutting knives. They're plastic bc it won't react with the vegetables and cause any discoloration.
Great point!
You could probably use the noodle knife for lettuce as I have one just like that I bought for lettuce
I keep hearing that lol! I guess some smart person said “let’s rebrand this as a pool noodle knife and we can sell a ton of them!” Worked on me. Lol
Thanks Tim. New to your channel and appreciate any tips for sewing, especially from dollar tree. Will tune in again. Subscribed.😺
I’ve got a new one from a different Dollar Tree coming in a few weeks. It’s amazing how different two of the same store can be in terms of stock and organization.
Love the pool noodle knife. Thanks
Me too. So surprising!
The peg board I put several together to hang rulers on the wall
Happy I found you. Thanks.💜🙏🏽
Amazing finds, Thank you.
Awesome finds!
I bought like 9 of the fat quarter and they are fabulous.
The glue basting is a great idea, but I use just the cheapest glue sticks for that as well. Love the knife. I wonder what else it would cut?
I never use my plastic lettuce knife but now I found a new use for it. Thanks Tim!! 😊👍🏻
Love this especially the coupon book for swatches
Great video now I’ve got to try and find that pool noodle knife for my lettuce!!!
I'm thinking you could glue the 3-planters to a turn table (lazy susan) and glue the top planter to the bottom planter so they won't fall.
Such a good idea!!
Pool noodle knife is the hidden gem! Thanks!
I’m in Colorado and some Dollar Tree’s sale interfacing. I bought a package to test it out but have not yet. It is non-woven but still useful for some projects.
Hi Timothy, great items.
Great ideas. My ghetto dollar tree is so disorganized and junky if it had any of these things you couldn’t find it🤣
Right?!? I’m lucky that there are four nearby and I can pick and choose which to shop.
Tim thank you for sharing. First time viewer. I love th flower pot usage. Definitely will look for. I buy a lot of my shipping supplies from Dt.
Check where the fat quarters were made and look thru them with light behind them to check fabric weave, also beware of dye bleeding.
Good points!
I find that the fat quarters at WalMart are much better quality. They do come in bundles, but when you average it out, they are cheaper than DT.
Great video! The noodle knife is great. I am going to pick up a couple more for times when people are crafting together. Love your videos!
Thank you for sharing!
My dollar tree carries all colors on the fabrics and I made 2 quilts with them already 😊
Great finds! Miss you!
Thanks so much Tim! I m off to Dollar Tree.
Timothy, I’ve actually purchased some pretty, amazing patterned fat quarters from my dollar tree.
I gotta figure out where these Dollar Tree stores with better fabric are! Lol
I bought some yesterday and there was a great selection
Our Dollar Tree has had the fat quarters in different colors as well as strip rolls in prints and solids for some time. Have used them and had no problems with them. The fat quarters bundles are $5 for the same thing that is over $7 at Walmart and the skies the limit everywhere else.
the black coupon holder might work to keep car documents in your glove box. ie: registration, car insurance, etc
Another great idea.
Love these Dollar Tree tips/Products. Thank you! Glue basting can be tricky if it’s not completely dried - take care not to sew through wet glue. Your sewing machine will not like it! The needle will transfer it down into the bobbin race case. Eek!
Awesome finds! I'm going to check out my $ tree. Thank you!
Works great for cutting bread and rolls!
I can imagine!
I found light and heavy fusible interfacing in the craft section. And, by the way, they also have Dixie cup size Ben & Jerry ice cream. Hmm
Thank you Tim!
Great ideas! Thank you! I have two dollar trees close to me! I will check out what I can use from them. ❤️💕
I haven't had much luck with the fabric at DT - it's very loosely woven and easy to fray - but maybe that's because I mostly sew doll clothes.
I like the plastic document envelopes for holding patterns or small projects.
How do you have the patience to make doll clothes?!? I can barely handle making stuff big enough for adults. I can’t imagine doing intricate work on much smaller clothing. Kudos to you!
LOL at the patience: I need immediate gratification, so tiny projects I can finish quickly are my go to. I could never make a quilt, and have only had patience to sew clothing (a scrub style top with no pattern) twice@@timothytotten9409
The crayon boxes could also be used to discard sharps.
You’re sooo sweeet!! You LOVE sewing. Good for you😀🙏🏼❤️🧵🪡📍
Thanks great ideas.
Hi Tim. I look forward to all your videos. They are always so interesting abd easy to follow. Thanks
Glad you like them!
Great ideas
Tim. Thank you so much. From SWFL!
Welcome, fellow Floridian!
When I want to match perfectly seams, I use glue, a dot and done.
That’s a great method.
Yes! I keep a glue stick handy too.
How long do you let the glue set before stitching away?😊
Thanks for the ideas.I love Dollar Tree.
Great finds at Dollar Tree, thanks for sharing
That pool noodle knife looks great. I put a “retired” serrated bread knife in my gardening tote and use that for pool noodles. The quality of the fabric in my Dollar tree stores is terrible!!! I can’t imagine anything I could use it for, especially not something I would make for others!!
There seems to be a wide disparity between the fabric at various Dollar Tree stores. It’s kinda sad. My place really only has solid colors but I visited another one an hour away - video coming soon - and they had dozens of patterns!
@timothytotten9409
Newbee to sewing here...$Tree is where I got and still do get a lot of my fabric from. I find that the 100% cotton fat quarters are just as good if not better than some of the material at the big box stores! Infact I've seen the same fabric fat quarters at Walmart that sell for around .50 cents more than $Tree. I literally have my own "fabric store"...lol!!!
I use little pool noodle rings under the potted plants that are too small for the "pretty" pots I put them in. Thin rings support the orchids that want to tip over. Over the sliding door handles so the grandkids don't smoosh their little fingers. I'll going to get one of those knifes! Thanks for all the ideas.
Great idea!!
I want a pool noodle knife now
I felt the same way. I have no idea when I’ll need to use it but now I’m looking for noodle sewing projects lol
😂😂😂 Ditto!!
Great idea for quilt fabric#5
Good ideas. Like the pool noodle knife
At hardware stores they may have magnetic sheets or bowls. It's great to find sewing needles!!
Great point!
I bought a nail finder magnet in the roofing department. It has a handle so you don't have to bend over trying to find needles or tacks you drop on the floor. I think it was $15, but well worth the cost!
Some great finds here. #5 would be good for recipes too. Oh the peg board is a great size.
1.25 fat quarters are much cheaper than fabric store prices, makes it 5.00 a yard. Its a good weight for a rag quilt.
Have you seen the rotary blades or the tools that can de used as stiletto. There are also eye brow shavers that can be used as seam rippers and vinyl paper for alcohol ink. So many tools for fabric dying. All $1.25