tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443247585927280557.post2187587335327784028..comments2024-03-11T04:57:56.998-04:00Comments on V Findlay Wolfe BLOG: paperworkVictoria Findlay Wolfehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09251128530307420200noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443247585927280557.post-30343219082853840732014-03-10T21:43:08.499-04:002014-03-10T21:43:08.499-04:00I use a wall seam roller (for seam tape on dry wal...I use a wall seam roller (for seam tape on dry wall) as a seam press on my blocks, so I don't have to get up and iron as often. I also use a wall suction cup handle (for bathroom walls) as a handle for my rulers. I get all of these items used (clean) at thrift stores for a buck or less. I love to repurpose items when I can. Cheryl's Teapots2Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005480747596617459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443247585927280557.post-84742254194199595592014-03-10T20:36:39.162-04:002014-03-10T20:36:39.162-04:00super duper duper cute!!!!!!! Love this post!! xosuper duper duper cute!!!!!!! Love this post!! xoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08703144715890398223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443247585927280557.post-36749880267072098492014-03-10T18:09:58.717-04:002014-03-10T18:09:58.717-04:00HAHAHA! The old saying is true...the best things ...HAHAHA! The old saying is true...the best things in life are free...or at least only $1.00! <br />Wish I lived near you to take advantage of meeting you and seeing all the local quilts~ Hugs~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443247585927280557.post-38047174525076453442014-03-10T10:03:32.297-04:002014-03-10T10:03:32.297-04:00Yeah, that would be helpful right? Lol !
Shelly&#...Yeah, that would be helpful right? Lol ! <br />Shelly's blog... http://prairiemoonquilts.com/?page_id=62Victoria Findlay Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09251128530307420200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443247585927280557.post-17172639789509888972014-03-10T09:56:15.950-04:002014-03-10T09:56:15.950-04:00so where is Shelly's blog?so where is Shelly's blog?Susie Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05893377527974815997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443247585927280557.post-41246108370217152602014-03-10T08:47:14.352-04:002014-03-10T08:47:14.352-04:00Love the toilet brush idea! I have been using a l...Love the toilet brush idea! I have been using a lint roller to get the threads off and it does only an ok job. My favorite tool is a brick. Yes, a brick covered in a layer of batting and then some fabric whipped stitched on. I have two of these in my studio and they are like a pair of extra hands to hold down fabric when I am trying to layout backing, batting, and tops for pin basting. I also use them to hold down rulers when rotary cutting. They are just handy weights to have. patty a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01861433552460661701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443247585927280557.post-44300676799459097772014-03-10T07:36:39.280-04:002014-03-10T07:36:39.280-04:00I use a pipe cleaner, tip folded down, to clean th...I use a pipe cleaner, tip folded down, to clean the lint inside my machine. gets in all the little nooks!cinziahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05158087270884338719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443247585927280557.post-20450385517161514492014-03-09T23:58:44.473-04:002014-03-09T23:58:44.473-04:00Love the toilet brush idea! I use a sticky roller...Love the toilet brush idea! I use a sticky roller. With your motivation I've been I've been cleaning up and refreshing my studio! What a cathartic experience!!! Kinda weird---having difficulty with getting back to creating and working on stuff---don't want to mess up my beautiful, organized, CLEAN, space!!! Once I start a project ---I'm in crazy mode and fabric starts to fly all over!!! As far as unusual tools---I guess I'd have to sY my storage sources---you see I love old,vintage, and re-purposing items, and have a particular passion for old dolls--I buy old doll furniture--cribs, doll chests etc... And use them to store fat quarters, thirties fabrics, patterns, and tools!! Love to put my special spin on my sewing studio decor!!! Have a great trip!! Please send photos of all the wonderful sites!! what wonderful cloth and fabric you will be exposed to, tell us about all your fabric purchases as well! Hugs and happy travels! Congrats on becoming part if the quilt life staff!! It's one of my favorite quilt mags!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13545470108499203423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443247585927280557.post-77470704275011207122014-03-09T17:46:58.916-04:002014-03-09T17:46:58.916-04:00oh my - genius toilet brush idea !!! thanks so muc...oh my - genius toilet brush idea !!! thanks so much for sharing - my design wall is full of threads and I've been using (unsuccessfully) those sticky lint sheets !!leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08907659541783694577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443247585927280557.post-85861060845284780172014-03-09T15:54:40.376-04:002014-03-09T15:54:40.376-04:00I happen to love all those little threads on my de... I happen to love all those little threads on my design wall, but I will keep the toilet brush in mind when I want a clean canvas. My favorite little tool is a bamboo satay skewer (like Marly's) that I use for opening up little seams to press without burning my fingers....and to steer my little postage stamps into the sewing machine ...and to poke those points under when doing needle-turn hand applique. Lotta bang for the buck!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885971111481307432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443247585927280557.post-2241169734550179862014-03-09T14:14:55.638-04:002014-03-09T14:14:55.638-04:00Love the t. brush idea! I have a strong magnet on...Love the t. brush idea! I have a strong magnet on a handle (bought at a toy store) to pick up dropped pins. I also use a clay pot I made in college for storing scissors, pens and pencils. Hand broom and dust pan (a set from $1 Store) to pick up snippets and threads. Bulletin board to pin on gloves, pictures, etc. things to keep in view. Box tops and/or bottoms (from Costco) for project boxes, keeps all tools and fabrics,, patterns, etc. together to carry to the L room for evening sewing or ripping. Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08927552672720816359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443247585927280557.post-20216585558616759222014-03-09T12:48:40.007-04:002014-03-09T12:48:40.007-04:00i use the nylon scrubbies that are used in the tub...i use the nylon scrubbies that are used in the tub to wash your body with to clean off my cutting mat of all of the threads that get stuck into it.folksmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02191000539222892065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443247585927280557.post-79091550280995371552014-03-09T09:02:33.224-04:002014-03-09T09:02:33.224-04:00Brilliant tip; I'm off to IKEA soon for a loo ...Brilliant tip; I'm off to IKEA soon for a loo brush too. <br />My unusual sewing tool is a wooden sateh skewer which I use to keep the last piece of seam staying straight when it goes under the feed dogs. I use a wooden rather than a metal skewer just in case the needle hits it; I think it would be less dangerous. Marlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13395982229464502358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443247585927280557.post-16570571071605468342014-03-09T04:58:03.015-04:002014-03-09T04:58:03.015-04:00Your room is really looking good now. Bet your fr...Your room is really looking good now. Bet your friends are looking forward to their 'free' vacation in New York as much as you are looking forward to India. Enjoy :)Helen in the UKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06244235808545822843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443247585927280557.post-49037688968413383832014-03-08T23:20:10.807-05:002014-03-08T23:20:10.807-05:00I've got to get one of those special design-wa...I've got to get one of those special design-wall brushes next time I'm doing errands! Brilliant!Venus de Hilohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00424101811517659566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443247585927280557.post-89912446543648117722014-03-08T22:31:26.193-05:002014-03-08T22:31:26.193-05:00cool trick. Mascara brushes are good for getting ...cool trick. Mascara brushes are good for getting the lint in sewing machines...I'm told you can grab a few at sephora where you can sample mascara...Sewing In CThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05300613226195215689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443247585927280557.post-42859986086380376622014-03-08T21:54:57.733-05:002014-03-08T21:54:57.733-05:00I found an old hair roller that my daughter had. T...I found an old hair roller that my daughter had. The surface resembles velcro. It is efficient as well. Jane Coombshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18120953016965639577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443247585927280557.post-44803573257339852292014-03-08T21:19:02.401-05:002014-03-08T21:19:02.401-05:00I use a sticky lint roller to remove stray threads...I use a sticky lint roller to remove stray threads from unsewing, and a chopstick to help turn and push corners out. I love the toilet brush idea, too, although my design wall is a flannel backed tablecloth. You are so cute!! Have a blast on Vacation! teachpanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17584921736119683337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443247585927280557.post-851997260931603672014-03-08T20:57:57.174-05:002014-03-08T20:57:57.174-05:00a toilet brush?? - ingenious. a toilet brush?? - ingenious. Gail Lizettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01957282633401253980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443247585927280557.post-3584209631285471062014-03-08T20:28:17.072-05:002014-03-08T20:28:17.072-05:00The toilet brush allows me to pick up tons of loos...The toilet brush allows me to pick up tons of loose threads from the carpet, but amazingly I prefer to use it for loose threads on finished quilts. If they are still attached it is easy to lift them with the brush and cut them close or even pull them so I can tie them off and pop them in.stitchinpennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06341867288910993051noreply@blogger.com