My favorite sewing/quilting notions!

[@PKEDRM]

I have an indispensable item in my craft/sewing room - it's an umbrella. - an inexpensive, collapsible one! I am working in close quarters due to all of my "inventory" and an umbrella makes the perfect protection from sprays like basting spray, glimmer spritz sprays, paint... I lay the item over the inside of the ribs of the open umbrella and it keeps the over spray contained. Then I fold it and pop it into it's pocket in the shoe storage unit hanging on the back of my door. when it gets really "gunky" I will go back to Big Lots and get a new one.

[@DandelionStitches]

Now that is a brilliant idea!

[@gailcates2941]

I do like the heat of summer, cause I live in Maine and winters are cold on old bones. My favorite tools are the 2 1/2" x18" ruler and clips.

[@anitab.2114]

Hello from New Mexico! My favorite seasons are Fall and Winter. I agree, I'm miserable during the summer season. Thank you for sharing.

[@DandelionStitches]

Hi Anita!! You know us cool/cold weather folks are pretty rare, right? Makes us extra special.

[@LTDQuilting]

I'm in total agreement about the heat! It's the worst!

[@karena7950]

I am gonna get one of those little vacuums!!

[@DandelionStitches]

It's a game changer, for sure. It was an impulse buy that turned out to be something I use almost every day. Happy sewing!

[@irmafloresgonzalez]

Am I missing something? I do not see it offered.

[@greatlakezgirl649]

@@irmafloresgonzalez I didn't see it on her list either, so I went online and found one at Walmart. It's called Yeacher Dest Vacuum Cleaner for $18.99. Oh, and I did find the one she showed in the video, but it did have the elephant nose part. for $18

[@marlamclaren8106]

Thanks I now have an updated wish list!

[@violet2048]

I saw some I just might have to invest in. My big Oliso Iron is not easy to travel with and that little Oliso looks great. Good job on the video, it was fun and informative.

[@marilynwharton1916]

I love notions and thought I had them all, but you gave me ideas for some new ones! Thanks for doing this. My new favorite notion that you didn’t mention is the Bohin needle threader. It’s great.

[@DandelionStitches]

I'll have to check that out. Anything that makes threading a needle easier is good with me!

[@lindahamilton5521]

Oh my gosh. Thank you for doing this video. Just found your channel. Going to subscribe. I have seen a few of these things before but there are some awesome things here I have not. Thank you again for sharing.

[@DandelionStitches]

Hi Linda! You're so welcome and thanks for subscribing. I really should do another more updated video like this.

[@suefischer6141]

I see some new notions that might need to be added to my collection! Great video!

[@marsupio6207]

Great Video as always! You are very responsible about cleaning your sewing machine. I'm gonna try to be good like you.

[@Jas5]

I know I’m 2 years late seeing this…. Thank You for sharing😊

[@sharonmartin9399]

All of these are great! Thanks for sharing! Some of these I have too! Love the little bird for Sashiko. I think my favorite notion are the clips. Totally beats having to pin everything! I always end up jabbing myself when I pin😂

[@DandelionStitches]

Oh yes, those clips are genius. Every time I use them I say a little thank you to whoever invented them.

[@tsecord7111]

Hey….i just found you today but I love your videos! I was tickled to see that I have several of these items, but you helped me decide to buy the desk vacuum (I’ve recently been looking at them, plus a few other things you showed are items I think I must have! Thank you for this…I too love notions! 💗 (also…just the other day I ordered the oliso iron…..was unsure what to do but had purchased a different brand in the past and it was junk. So I’m glad you confirmed that I made the right choice!) Love and appreciate your time and effort in making these videos. 😊

[@DandelionStitches]

Welcome! Always happy to hear from a newbie. xo

[@valeriespackman4019]

I loved your list of favorite notions and have some and would like some of the ones you showed. I love my suction cup magnet that I put on my machine to hold my little scissors. I’m partial to the Karen Kay Buckley little scissors, but those Tula Pink ones look great as well. The magnet not only holds my little scissors, but sometimes I need to put a machine needle there. I love my stash n store, my Tula Pink tweezers, my pressurized spray bottle for water, my wool pressing mat and my clover seam ripper. I’d love to know if anyone has bought one of those rotary cutter blade sharpeners and what they think of them.

[@DandelionStitches]

I'm curious about the blade sharpeners, too. Also love KKB scissors!

[@anonnnnnsh]

Valerie Spackman - I have the little round sharpener for the 45mm blades and it works like a charm. It's well worth the cost though I can't remember what I paid for it, the only downside Is it only does 45s and I have a lot of other sizes, but then again it does pay for itself pretty quickly. ( Tri-Sharp 45mm Dual Rotary Blade Sharpener). I tried to send you a photo of it but I don't know how. 3 sizes are on sale right now at Joann online for 40% off, $17.99. I'm getting the 60mm and I might even get the 28mm. Good luck.

[@Joyce-lq6gm]

Thanks for sharing! It only took 2 years to find you and I’m glad I did! I have been sewing/quilting for 30+ years and it is the first time I have seen a few of these! I was listing those on a note pad as you showed them, it would have been helpful to know the exact name and see the packaging (if you still have it) in the demo. This was fantastic! Again, thanks! Very helpful!

[@rz6751]

Thank you very much ❤️

[@DandelionStitches]

You're welcome 😊

[@margaretwest8557]

I love the summer

[@vanillae5232]

My first time here. I enjoy learning about your notions. Some new notions I really like. I do think you could just expand on a few things. Like how sharp the scissors are and how long they stay sharp and how to sharpen them, also that/the iron. How hot does it get and how long it stays on. Just impressed with your notions and I want to look into getting a few cause they look better than what I have. Great job! Now I'm interested in some of these notions. 😄 Thank you

[@DandelionStitches]

Welcome and thanks for sharing your thoughts! I'll keep them in mind if I ever do another notions video.

[@Ellietarh]

"I do summers ugly." 🤣 🤣 Me tooo sista

[@AbuelitaPaloma]

Some pretty cool products. Have you considered being an Amazon affiliate? Lots of those items are available there at the same of less price point & with free S&H for Prime members. Thank you for sharing

[@DandelionStitches]

I have. One of these days I'll make time to work that out.

[@knitcrochetwhatever8177]

Thank you for the fab ideas!

[@prosperity.]

Fyi, The original use for the sewing machine cleaning brushes.. are for Dental treatment there used to apply cement glue for dental crowns 🦷😁 "Dental applicator brushs" -Amazon

[@DandelionStitches]

Cool. I love random information!

[@deniseb9171]

Thanks for showing these notions Holly! I have seen the Needle case, but not how you know where each color is. Does that make sense? Another person pushed the threaded needle in and wound up the side and voila! I couldn't see a thing. OK. So... how do you know where each color is SEW Thanks for showing me 😅

[@quiltsick]

Thanks Holly, I use a lot of those tools. Can you tell me the name or where you got the little round vacuum cleaner please? I have been looking online but not finding it. Thanks!

[@DandelionStitches]

Amazon. I searched "desk vacuum".

[@maryjanegibson7743]

I think it would be helpful if you gave the brand names and these notions which you didn't mention for some of them. Many thanks. All the best to you.

[@DandelionStitches]

I'll try and remember to do that. Thanks for the input!!

[@sheilaearl2539]

I don’t see the little vacuum dust collector information, am I missing something? Thanks for this tutorial

[@DandelionStitches]

Apologies. Check Amazon and search "desk vacuum ". You'll see all kinds of options!

[@frankarturi1314]

My wife cases her foot pedal consistently! I hear her fussing alot. Where did you find the foot pedal pad? Please help save my ears lol!

[@DandelionStitches]

It's so frustrating when that pedal moves all over. This is the one I use: www.fatquartershop.com/get-a-grip-foot-pedal-pad-martelli?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw4f6zBhBVEiwATEHFVvNx3lUERUXzBPuzMqXnOIL8GQ0Cz6iZdOS6_-N1Gsr3kSsDNbWrthoCBL8QAvD_BwE

[@frankarturi1314]

Thank you I ordered her one I hope it works on carpet as well! But she will have it soon hopefully. Thanks again!

[@leonadaly3520]

Where is the little vacuum, please?

[@DandelionStitches]

I got mine from Amazon. Search desktop vacuum.

[@leonadaly3520]

@@DandelionStitches thanks for your help!