Come and learned some great quilting tips & tricks from your fellow quilters!
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@brigidanow4 ай бұрын
I have way too many souvenir magnets. Thank you for that great tip on how to use them in the sewing room.
@thesimplequilter74994 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@ccreel645 ай бұрын
Great tips everyone! I read a message post on another channel awhile back saying she used a piece of sheet metal under her cutting mat with button magnets to hold her fabric while cutting. Thought I’d share her great tip for a relatively inexpensive mock up of the sew tite(?) system.
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
That's a great idea!
@deborahlunsford69835 ай бұрын
All great tips. You might have already mentioned it in a precious video but i do like Donna Jordan and i use a 3 lb hand wt to stabalise my ruler when cutting long pieces. Thanks so much..
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!!
@rainydaydiva63205 ай бұрын
I’m a Donna Jordan fan as well, Deborah, I use a 5 lb hand weight that I found at my Goodwill. This tip definitely keeps me cutting straight. 😊
@lindajolly346221 күн бұрын
Fantastic hints and tips. I plan to put several of these in my sewing corner when we finish remodeling our den.
@thesimplequilter749921 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@rebeccawarner43925 ай бұрын
I use a small magnet to hold my needle when replacing it in my sewing machine, it's so handy and no chance of creating a burr on the needle. Hugs'n love 🤗🥰❤️
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
@vikkivanveldhuizen22905 ай бұрын
Thanks for selecting my tip about the scissors and the wooden thread spools! I appreciate it. I love how you put all these together in a video. Keep it up please.
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@fransak27235 ай бұрын
I just started doing this last night. I have one that is a little wider at the bottom and a bit heavy so it sits firmly on my table. I’m thinking about winding a strip of wool around it to hold my needles. Thanks for the suggestion.
@vikkivanveldhuizen22905 ай бұрын
@@fransak2723 thanks for your suggestion! I’m going to do that too!! I have a chunkier one too. The taller ones I “tie” together so they stay stronger together
@deenagraham54885 ай бұрын
Great Tips. Thank you! I use painter's tape to remove the fabric bits from my jellyroll. I just wrap it around my fingers and dab the fuzz away.
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
That will work! I used to get lint off my clothes that way! Thanks for sharing!
@colleenquiltstoo5 ай бұрын
I always smile when you talk about Harbor Freight. You are a fan! We have Princess Auto in Canada which is similar and I love going there to see what things they have that I can use.
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
Lol! I do like Harbor Freight!
@connieking98735 ай бұрын
I always enjoy these hacks. My favorite and new one is the little magnets. I am making a mat for under my machine with hexies. Lots of hand work and threading Needles. What a great place to store or set them on when getting new thread. I have the rollers by my wool mat and machine to clean myself before leaving my sewing room.
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and taking the time to share!
@megharmon22985 ай бұрын
Ooh, I love the tip about turning over the fabric for cutting. Helps seeing the lines on the ruler better too as I use rulers instead of the lines on the mat. Perfect!!
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
It really is a great tip! It has helped me!
@kathrynmayer39915 ай бұрын
loved the hemostat tips! would not have thought to use them to pull my needle or even thread a needle. Thank you!
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@sandeenisenfeld52325 ай бұрын
Those self threading sewing needles are great when burying threads on the quilt top, especially those pesky short ones.
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
Yes they are!!!
@ingridhunt78415 ай бұрын
I have one of those U shaped lights for hand sewing while I watch TV. They work great.
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
Thanks for the input!
@sandracedar3685 ай бұрын
Always such helpful tips & tricks! THANK YOU❤
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
You are most welcome!
@joanbarker65815 ай бұрын
Love all the tips!!! Thank you!!
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
You are most welcome! I love when other quilters share tips!! Especially ones that are new to me!
@simplyquiltingwithnancysanders5 ай бұрын
I use my room divider as a temporary design wall by clipping a large piece of flannel over it.
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
Excellent!!
@denisebooth8665 ай бұрын
I love that fabric line behind you. I recognize it. Really pretty
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
It is a beautiful fabric line!!!! I love it too!!!
@linvallier22695 ай бұрын
One more perhaps? My “hump jumper” plastic piece has a little hole in one end, flat on one side, it’s there to hold my sewing machine needle in place while removing or inserting, I didn’t know it was there for the longest time.
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
I will have to check into this...is it a sewing machine accessory?
@linvallier22695 ай бұрын
@@thesimplequilter7499 mine came with my machine. I found some images just by searching “hump jumper”. Good luck!
@sandydali6995 ай бұрын
I only use the hump jumper to change my needle. I didn’t know it was to use as a hump jumper until recently.
@pamstrong87095 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this tip! I just had to go look at mine to see if it has the hole...It sure does! Nothing like the right tool for the job. 👍🏻
@mariongjertsen37915 ай бұрын
I have that and it’s excellent. It came with my Pfaff Performance 5.0
@debcavan5 ай бұрын
The U shaped lights are wonderful. Careful that your husband doesn't "borrow" it. Thanks for the tips.
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
Lol! Thanks for the great tip!
@donnagraham28025 ай бұрын
The U-shaped lights and the hemostat are handy for so many things, both sewing and cross stitching! I use my sticky roller for so many things-cleaning my cutting mat, my wool pressing mat, my ironing board cover, my sewing space, as well as finished quilt tops. What did we do without them 😄
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
Yes, I have to have sticky rollers in my quilt room! They are a staple!
@SewingWithLawayne5 ай бұрын
My tip, even if it does not need it clean inside your machine monthly.
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
Great tip! Thank you for sharing!
@terryprange29805 ай бұрын
I also have issues with my hands! I use the fmq gloves when I piece to help hang on to the fabric. I also have the electric AccuQuilt and the True Cut system. Both are very helpful!
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!!
@marinaabad49955 ай бұрын
To mark cut fabric for a block, piece A, piece B, etc Use a label maker to make the letter/number labels to stick on the fabric clips and clip those pieces together, no pin holes. If you don't have a label maker, print the letters by printer or hand and stick them with pieces of packing tape. This works better with the larger fabric clips.
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
Great tip! Thanks for sharing!
@fransak27235 ай бұрын
I’ve been looking for stickers with tiny letters and numbers without much luck. It never occurred to me to use my own label maker. Duh!! Thanks.
@shanaproctor1005 ай бұрын
Love the tip about the magnets!!! Genius!
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
@kimberlywright62965 ай бұрын
I inherited some cottons from years ago that had a shine or sheen to them that I thought I wouldn’t use …. Until I turned it to the wrong side. 😊.
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
Excellent! Way to think outside the box!!
@deborahkeith63545 ай бұрын
I bought a magnetic knife holder and fixed it to my sewing table. My seam ripper, scissors, tweezers and screw driver are right beside me!
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
Good idea to put it on the edge of your table! I put mine up on the wall within reach when I am sitting and sewing. They look great and are great for helping to organize you quilt room!
@kimdyson30105 ай бұрын
Great tips! Thanks for sharing them.
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
You are most welcome! Thanks for watching and sharing!
@karin09635 ай бұрын
Great tips as always. I like the idea of spools for binding. I'll look into the clamp on drawers. That would help me. And just the other day I realized that turning the fabric really helped me see the fabric. Why didnt I think of that before? Thank you!
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching and taking the time to share!
@janiesoito44945 ай бұрын
Sometimes the obvious is the best tip. Turning the fabric to the wrong side is the best. My tip is to use "Ultra Washable Crayola" markers for registration marks when quilting or when I just need to mark something when piecing. Since I always wash my quilts when I am done, there is no residue left. They are cheap and the grands can use them when they come.
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
Great tip! Thanks for sharing!
@sandrawhitman29305 ай бұрын
Love the tips and love your videos! I never miss them! You remind me of myself!😂
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
Oh thank you!
@beckyvillines16134 ай бұрын
When hand sewing, I use a regular leather thimble on my middle finger and a rubber "finger cot"? on my thumb and pointer finger for pulling the needle through. They are sold at the stationary/office supply department. There are various sizes in the bag.
@thesimplequilter74994 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing this information!!!!
@wandawalker41915 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing these!
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@SewWhittle5 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!!
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
You are most welcome! Thanks for watching and sharing!
@susieinthecountry44345 ай бұрын
love the lint roller!
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
I have several in my quilt room!!
@dawnplough14585 ай бұрын
Great tips … thanks
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
You bet!
@sandyh87555 ай бұрын
I wondered where people got hemostats from! Now I know….off to Harbor Freight I go!
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
Harbor Freight has lots of great things for quilters! Be sure to check out my two videos of quilt tools from Harbor Freight if you are interested! You will find some really great inexpensive tools!
@livingweirdestherc66445 ай бұрын
Great list of tips😊
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
Thanks! 😊
@rossleebaker88425 ай бұрын
I always use notes to show the top of my quilt and backing before giving it to the quilter.
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
Excellent!!! Thanks for watching!
@marywiggins74115 ай бұрын
Nice ideas
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@JRJonesOD5 ай бұрын
NEVER give someone a quilt top with a straight pin in it. Use a safety pin to attach the note indicating the top.
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
That is such a great point and you are so right! I have snagged my finger on several that were in items that were given to me!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!
@fransak27235 ай бұрын
@@thesimplequilter7499”Great point” 😂 hahaha
@christinekirkpatrick54005 ай бұрын
I use my sticky roller on my wool mat to get off those thread bits.
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
I bet that works great! Thanks for sharing!
@diannplatt-roberts86925 ай бұрын
Great ideas
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
They all came from my viewers! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
@linda52785 ай бұрын
Good ones!
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@barbolson87685 ай бұрын
If you don't have a thimble, you could use a rubber finger from the dollar store, stationary department.
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
Great tip! Thanks for sharing!
@peggymalaski40615 ай бұрын
My machine came with an item to hold the needle to hold while changing. It’s a noun too use with bulky seams but there’s a hole in one corner. The hole even helps position the needle the correct way as one side of the hole s flat. It’s also helps hold buttons in place when sewing on b machine. Wish I could add a picture as I don’t know what it’s called. Amazon/Madam Sew called it the bulky seam jumper 🤷♀️
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
I just checked my machine accessories and I don't have one! I never knew there was such a thing!!! Thanks for sharing! I will check into this further! Great tip!!!
@micheleh40165 ай бұрын
More great tips. I use my hemastat for holding my needle while inserting or removing from my machine. It's such an awkward task! I also use my long sewing tweezers sometimes for the same purpose. Why can't machine designers and manufacturers come up with a more accessible way to change the needle?
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
They should consider trying to find a solution!!! Thanks for sharing!
@karin09635 ай бұрын
Ok, I thought thimbles were for pushing the needle, I've been using them wrong. 🤣
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
Karin, Thimbles are used for pushing the needle. I think the viewer who left that comment was saying to push the needle as far as you can versus just far enough to get hold of it to pull it through. Then there is less pulling if you have difficulty grabbing the needle with your index finger and thumb.
@karin09635 ай бұрын
@@thesimplequilter7499 thank you for explaining. 😍
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
@@karin0963 You are most welcome! As always thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
@lisawaterman27375 ай бұрын
You camp?!?! Do you belong to the RV Quilter group?
@thesimplequilter74995 ай бұрын
Yes, we camp and we love it! We don't do it full time but when go every chance we get! What is the RV Quilter group?