Top Ten Quilting Tools I Use Every Time I Quilt

[@marywilson2843]

I have a seam ripper like that. It has two different size seam rippers. I love mine. Was a gift from a friend

[@sisterchicksquilting]

They’re pretty awesome, right Mary? I have two and love them both.

[@Vanessa180]

I put a thin yoga mat under my cutting mat to keep it from moving and I cut a piece of the yoga mat to keep my foot pedal in place. I use two pound weights on my quilting rulers when I'm cutting fabric. I added the non slip disks to all of my rulers. Dollar Tree has a face roller in the makeup section that's great for pressing seams open. Make up brushes are great for cleaning lint from your machines. Elmer's school glue used with a dry iron is great for holding fabric in place like applique and it washes out completely.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

You've got some geat tips there!!!!! I like the yoga mat. Thanks for atching Vanessa!

[@JohannaVanWinkle]

Such great tips! Thank you.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thank you Johanna & thanks for watching 😊♥️🐥

[@brendamoss4752]

Absolutely LOVE the selvage spool quilt. Brilliant! I agree with your tools, except the wool mat. I’m allergic to wool so I can’t have this. Oh well, I use a tailors clapper and that helps a lot. Thanks for sharing your top picks.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

That’s a bummer to be allergic to a quilting tool. 😳. Thanks for watching my channel😊🐥

[@wandaadams1772]

I bought my wool mat from a horse supplier on line. I got a 30” x 30” for the price of a small mat for quilters.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

I’ve often wondered about those Wanda, I guess they’re the same, right?

[@wandaadams1772]

@@sisterchicksquilting yes

[@vickien4524]

Just would like to ask if anyone has had a problem with their wool mat smelling awful? I got one as a gift and have used it a couple of times but the smell is awful.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Mine does'nt, hpwever, when I was purchasing them there were so many different styles and manufactures that I'm not surporsed. Another viewer puts hers inside an old pillow case, maybe that would help. That would help. Thanks for watching Vickie!!!

[@teresathormar3219]

Purple thang

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Yup, it’s a thang 😂

[@virginiagrenier8572]

A couple of "tools" I like aren't found in a quilt shop. First, door stops. I place that at the back under my machine to tilt it towards me giving me a better view of my work so I'm not so hunched over - better for my back. Second, a spiral key chain. I attach my thread snip scissors to one end and attach the other end to my sewing machine's cord up where it plugs into the machine (using a clip to keep it from sliding down). If I drop my scissors they never hit the floor and it's easy to retrieve them again.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

It’s important to take care of our backs. Thanks for watching Virginia😊🐥

[@lisagilbert8472]

I love the spiral key chain tip!!

[@dianedunham1611]

I totally agree with all your tool tips. I bought a stick on silicone pencil holder in the office supply dept at Walmart, put on the front of my machine to hold a small seam ripper. When I turn my iron on (an all metal Continental dry iron ), I slip on a plastic bead stretch bracelet - if I leave the sewing room, it reminds that the iron is on. Love all your videos!

[@sisterchicksquilting]

That’s a good about the iron Diane. Thanks and thanks for watching😊❤️🐥

[@earlyquilter5341]

I could never sew again without my wonder clips. They were a game changer for me. I do a lot of double fleece blankets and could never go back to pins.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Wonder clips are pretty dang nice to work with. I enjoy mine. Thanks for watching😊🐥

[@charlottehebrank5938]

Clearly perfect slotted trimmers for squaring up half square triangles of any size,

[@sisterchicksquilting]

My Bloc Loc ruler. 😊😍🐥

[@gwpicasso]

I absolutely love my Bloc-Loc ruler for squaring half square triangles! Always quick and accurate. And my Bluetooth speaker for happy tunes and interesting podcasts. Cheers!

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Oh yes! I have Alexa in my sewing room and I love her!!

[@reaanneservia3866]

Your selvage spool quilt is absolutely adorable ❤ I too save my selvages … fabulous idea … sew clever!! Nice job 😊.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thank you ReaAnne😊 I loved making it and it’s its my favorite. Thanks for watching😊🐥

[@chickad5820]

I use a magnetic pin holder if I drop pins it also is great to hold upside down and just wave over the floor or carpet to pick those pins up from. I used double sided tape to stick a ruler with both inches and centimeters in front of my sewing or cutting area. When using cm, for example, that I'm not used to, it's handy always. I also use my seam ripper as my stiletto and it cuts threads perfectly. I do use scissors too but the seam ripper is already in my hand with some projects. They are cheap if bought in groups. I've not had any get dull that I've noticed and I've been sewing for decades. Love your videos. Look up the pattern, Fly The Coop, it's adorable for chickens.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

I have a magnetic bowl in the longarm studio, I should probably have one in my sewing room but I dearly love my chick pincushions. I checked out the pattern, it's adorable! The pinwheels add so much!! Thanks for watching!!!!

[@janicek2860]

I love the 5 lb. weight to put on the end of my ruler when cutting fabric..

[@sisterchicksquilting]

I see a lot of quilters using that and want to try it. Thanks for commenting Janice😊🐥

[@janellvincent8046]

I love my clapper with the wool mat. I also love my Sidewinder that fills my bobbins without unthreading my sewing machine.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

I love the sidewinder bobbin winder, I don't have one but thankfully my Juki TL winds a bobbin while it's threaded. Thanks for watching Janell!!

[@poppies1215]

I use toilet paper rolls that I customize the length for securing any tools that have plugs. I use the various washi tape to cover them for identification for a specific tool. They make me happy to put things away neatly…when I do LOL 🧵🪡💖👠

[@sisterchicksquilting]

LOL, my mom corraled long cords in TP rolls when I was a kid :) THanks for watching my channel Poppies :)

[@franpatzcraig6713]

Martelli rotary cutter. So much less fatigue and wrist discomfort from a big fabric cutting binge. Worth every cent!

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Totally agree! Martelli has great mats too 😊🐥

[@carolynlewis1264]

I'm a lefty and blind in my left eye. The Martelli rotary cutter helps me a lot. I also put a 5lb. Weight at the end of my ruler to help keep my ruler from sliding.

[@franpatzcraig6713]

@@carolynlewis1264 I. Use a weight or two for cutting too!

[@maryellenperry158]

I would also add "The Purple Thang" to the list of favorite tools. I use all that you mentioned and my purple thang often, especially for small piecing.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

I mostly use my Purple Thang fro turning applique'

[@jackiewilliamson374]

I have an magnetic that telescopes out to pickup dropped pins. I walk around barefoot and pins get lost in the carpet. Hate to find them with my barefoot. Thanks for the tips on quilting tools. I have all of them but the little chick pin cushions. Need one😂❤

[@sisterchicksquilting]

I love, love, love my telescoping man get 👍🏼🤣 yes, needs a chick pincushion😊🐥. A collectible chick pincushion comes in the swag bag at my retreat.

[@osmonfrances2407]

This is one tool that I use and it is not considered a quilt tool ,,they are called== ((Dumbbells)) . I to use that to help a ruler when you cut something long. It helps with ruler from moving around. .. Just a thought

[@sisterchicksquilting]

They are nice to have when you have a long of months to cut. TFW😊🐥

[@sisterchicksquilting]

I'VE BEEN STUMPED BY SEVRAL OF YOU! I've not heard of these tools before, here is a list. But first, I discovered from your commets that a large number of us aren't using a clapper for flatter seams, including myself. I'm going to get busy on that and try one. Here are the viewers that stumped me: Susan: she uses a hair flat iron to iron and flaten her seams! Nj and one other viewer puts thier thread outside for the birds to make nests with! Louise, Janis, Audrey, Sherri & Frances: All love thier Stripology ruler, I need to get one of those! Audrey: Uses a Sew Mate 3 in One Finger Presser? Carolyn: Uses Tops Penpal felxible pen holders on her sewing machine! Cynthia: Taught me that Quilters Select has a rotarty cutter with an easy change blade system. Sarah: Uses Acorn Seam align glue, never heard of that! Debbie: June Tailor Shape Cut Ruler Virginia: Uses door stops under and at the back of her machine which gives her a better view and her back doens't hurt! Kerry: Folded Corner Clipper ***Several of you wanted a link to heat erasing pens here you go, there are several options: www.amazon.com/s?k=heat+erasing+pens+for+fabric&crid=H5OB3840Y0KQ&sprefix=heat+erasing+pens+for+fabric%2Caps%2C170&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

[@joscreativewanderings]

Thanks Sister Chick & y’all as well-such great ideas, except for putting thread outside for the birds, because they have found that it causes more harm than good…..the Audubon Society-“Not only can the string get tangled around the birds feet, but it can also strangle them and cut off circulation leading to missing limbs or death. Birds can also accidentally eat the thread and that leads to internal obstructions. Sometimes the string can get really tangled and actually tether the bird to the nest so they can’t leave! Even if you cut your thread into really short pieces so it can’t tangle it’s still harmful. Cotton and wool retain water and will make the nest cold and moldy. And while a bright colorful rainbow nest might look pretty to us humans, it makes the nest much easier to spot by predators.” Last Christmas I bought some clear glass Christmas balls and filled them with thread bits or tiny fabric scraps and they turned out great….. I have also seen how someone took their leftover thread and made bowls out of it. PS I use Elmer’s washable glue sticks (the kind that goes on purple so that you can see it and then dries clear), to among other things like holding binding in place to help keep my seems aligned. It also helps if you give it a quick press after you glue it-the heat helps to set the glue AND it still washes out. A dab of Arlene’s tacky craft glue on the back of elastic keeps it from stretching and moving-it washes out & doesn’t gum up my needle.

[@reaanneservia3866]

Wow! You did a learn much and thank you, Again! I too, do not have a clapper and decided to get one after reading many of the comments the other day. Thank you, quilters 😍 I am sew loving my new hobby! And most grateful to the KZbinrs out there, I recently discovered… INCREDIBLE people

[@skyyoung5383]

I have chickens and just started quilting. I love your logo and the little chick in your intro 😍 That wood turned stiletto is beautiful. I did not know they made them. For now, I use a cheap dental kit I found years ago (can't remember where). There is a sharp pic, a hooked smooth pic and a tiny mirror. I use the 2 pics as needed while sewing and the mirror when replacing a needle or when cleaning out my machine to see little corners I might have missed 😊

[@sisterchicksquilting]

That's funny, aren't chickens great :) ??? Be careful, dental picks are sharp. THanks for watching :)

[@skyyoung5383]

@@sisterchicksquilting Yes!!! I love my chickies. They really helped me through a few passed health issues and they have a home for life 😍

[@chickad5820]

Look up the pattern, " Fly The Coop" it's adorable and the applique can even be put onto clothing like jackets, sweatshirts and even totes. This is a fun quilt pattern.

[@lorie1356]

Terrific suggestions thank you! Can you give a name of a particular brand of quilt pins? I just seem to be getting duds when I order online. Way to thick seems to be the main problem. I don’t have access to any quilting shops near by so any online recommendations are greatly appreciated!

[@sisterchicksquilting]

I’ve used Clover, Dritz and there’s a Magic brand without the flat heads but I’ve heard winter who use them love them. Thanks for watching my videos Lorie 😊 🐥

[@kerrywalker3005]

Great video, Di! 🤩My FAVORITE quilting tool is the "Folded Corner Clipper." Do you know what that is? I absolutely love it. My second and third favorite tools are "The Binding Tool" and my wood clapper. I'm hoping to get a wool pressing mat next as I know I will love it.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

You stumped me Kerry, I have no idea what that is but I bet it clips corners 😂. Thanks for watching my channel😊🐥

[@kerrywalker3005]

@@sisterchicksquilting It's for sewing your binding strips together--put strips BOTH right side up, line up the ruler with the edges, and cut along the angled edge (cutting the little "triangles" off the strips). Then put strips right sides together and sew. It eliminates having to cross your strips on one another, draw a line to sew on, and then trim off the excess. You can use it to make half-square triangles too. It's a fabulous tool!

[@TheSewingChannel]

Great ALL IN ONE video❣ EXCELLENT job Di🤩

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thanks Sewing Channel! I love your channel 😍🐥

[@JohannaVanWinkle]

The selvedge spool quilt is wonderful!

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thank you 🧵👍🏼😊♥️🐥

[@karenfranko5671]

Martelli has a pink square cutting mat with the wool pressing mat on the back side And, yes, their circular cutting mat set is fantastic. I have all parts of it also.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Those are such a nice tool :) Enjoy it :) !!

[@cindyferree9872]

I use clappers. Makes the seams so much flatter that piecing is more accurate. I just made some more of different sizes from my husbands scrap pile!:)

[@sisterchicksquilting]

I’ve never used one but have seen them a ton. I have such a small sewing room I don’t know where I’d put one. Thanks for playing along and watching😊🐥

[@martyreyes222]

Measuring gauge. It’s 2 1/4. “ it has all the small measurements on it.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

I have a measuring gauge that’s saved my bacon several times. It’s handy. Thanks for watching😊🐥

[@teresatierney4817]

I recently got a clapper with a wool covered bar on top. It is especially helpful for pressing open seams. You can drape your block over the bar which helps it open. …. I also love my Accuquilt.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Both very good tools thanks for playing and watching my channel 😊🐥

[@randiabbruzzese713]

Great tools, I love The Purple Thang as my stiletto.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

The people thang is a classic. Thanks Randi😊🐥

[@eileensecrest2185]

This isnt something that is going to stump you but I love the Strip Tube Ruler. Basically you sew two strips of fabric down both sides, place the ruler on, cut, unfold and its a perfect square. Then you dont have to square them up, which is a HUGE time saver!

[@sisterchicksquilting]

About a dozen viewers mentioned the strip tube ruler. I’m going to have to try one.😊 Thanks for watching my channel🐥

[@GrandmaPatty49]

I made a ‘garbage’ bag that I keep next to my sewing machine that has a pin cushion that I filled with rice, and I’ve also used crushed walnut shells. It’s attached to a garbage bag.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

That sounds like the one I have in my Longarm studio. One can never have enough Weerd baskets if your a winter c thanks for watching my channel. 😊🐥

[@kimhickey7637]

Easy Press Pen by Acorn Precision Piecing

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Sorry Kim, I know that pen well :( However, thank you for watching my channel !!

[@osmonfrances2407]

I wish, wish that i could find someone to show myself how to motivate myself into quilting.. This is so odd to say is that I love, love , love to quilt but can not get myself motivated into quilting. .. when it comes to fabrics that I considered myself is someone that is a hoarder.. I have so much fabric that I could qult at least 1000 quilts!!! .. lol.. I would love to find someone that teaches someone to motivate themselves.. I am 60 year old and I am able to get around. I don't work no more. I live byself & if you can see I have plenty enough time to quilt. I can say right now its, 1:30 in the morning where I am at & this is the time I feel like to quilt. But, as I am sitting here thinking about it... I know it is way pass my bedtime!! ...lol.. I don't go to sleep till 2:30 am & I sleep all day. Once i get up the next day. I go & have a cup of coffee & sit and watch tv all day till it is this time every day... lol...lol.. I hope that I am explaining this right?? ?... But, this is my life... lol..lol.. Then I have wasted away the days!!! ...lol..lol..

[@sisterchicksquilting]

I always start with a small easy project when ‘m having a difficult time starting. You might consider seeing a professional, I’m a fan of therapy. Hugs and thanks for watching my channel😊 😊❗️

[@kathyschulz8028]

I use a Bilevel foot do my binding. I just love it. I also use red snappers to attach quilts to my long arm frame. Fast and easy! Send me your address and I will send you a sewing tool my hubby makes for me and friends on his 3-D printer. You have to tell me your favorite color.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Yes, machine binding is awesome with the right tools. Please email me and I'll dend through there. Thank you for watching!!!

[@bethanykalb1301]

My newest tool is a small UV flashlight. It helps identify the right side of white on white fabrics.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Cool, I use the light on my machine. I can see that a UV light would be the best though. TFW😊♥️🐥

[@pjinlaca5489]

You should try the Martelli rotating mat before you buy it. I have one and find it very hard to cut on. The surface isn’t very compatible with the cutter. I’ve got others that work much better. And for the price, that’s a huge disappointment.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

I love the other Martelli mats and assumed the surface would be the same. I’ll check it out, thanks 😊🐥👯‍♂️

[@marcellarodriguez7955]

Thanks for sharing your favorite quilting tools. What is the name of the star block that you have behind you with the chick in the middle?

[@sisterchicksquilting]

It doesn’t have a name as it’s my own creation. I designed the block in 2010 for my logo. I get asked a lot about making a kit but the polka dot fabric is out of print. Thank you for watching my channel😊, Di🐥i

[@donnaf2666]

DIY - 00 Steel wool pin cushion home made and must have 3 chrome bicycle pants clamp to hold my quilt in a roll to make going thru the throat easier.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

The clips sound cool and I’ve never heard of a steel wool cushion. I’ll have to give that one a try😀 Thanks😍🐥

[@MUSIC55KK]

NEW TO SEWING AND NEW TO YOUR CHANNEL. MY ADVICE FOR OLD FABRIC THAT IS NOT IN STOCK ANY MORE CHECK OUT ONLINE AUCTION FROM RESELLERS. I HAVE A FEW OF THEM THAT GET FROM CLOSING BUSINESS AND STORAGE SHEDS AND BUY FROM ESTATE SALE AND THEY BRING THE ITEMS TO THEIR AUCTIONS.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Good idea, thanks and thanks for watching ❗️

[@francesmiller8601]

Graphpaper I draw out my pattern and color the design with color pencils.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Me too, I have a lot of graph paper and colored pencils but I want to graduate to Elecrtric Quilt.

[@marysuehaag1621]

I recently added hemostats to my tool box. I am a nurse and why it took me this long to add them, I’ll never know. They work great for grabbing this corners to turn, getting that little end of thread when starting a new spool and probably a million other uses I haven’t discovered yet!! I just know I don’t leave home without them!! Very inexpensive on Amazon.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

LOL, I have a pair on my sewing tools also, :) Thanks for watching my channel:) !!!

[@teresarobinson7471]

Wilmington glass beads on lightest background would be a good alternative for quilt kits...maybe. 😊

[@lindaspillman9713]

I just bought that polka dot fabric at joanns, maybe a different maker

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Are you talking about the polka dot on my logo quilt that Sister the chick walks on at the opening of the video? If so that piece is from about 2010 . It’s Michael Miller, called circus something. Thanks for commenting😍🐥

[@darleenross710]

Can't think of a tool now but have a question. How is Martelli mats better than others?

[@sisterchicksquilting]

That are thicker, stronger, don’t have little flaky bits that come off them after use. ( not Olfa it Fishers) they seem to self heal better than the others. I feel they are the best having used them. Thanks for watching😊🐥

[@karenk380]

Graph paper, pencil(eraser and sharpener) and scratch paper. I am forever drawing things out, making cutting lists and shopping lists.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

I have graph paper in several sizes, but I'm thinking about getting Electric Quilter.

[@abeullah03]

Just got to watch your video. Recovering from Covid

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Take care of yourself and in glad to hear “recovering” ‼️🐥

[@barbaragressel91]

Love my Juki!!! Loved your video.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thank you! Do you watch Juki Junkies? They also have a Facebooko group with the same name. I love them!!

[@annamarieh333]

Walking foot!

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Are used my walking foot a ton before I got my long arm. Now I hardly do any free motion quilting at all, and that’s when I use my walking foot the most. How do you use yours? 😊❤️🐥

[@zipppyzipppy4795]

what are your thoughts on stripology xl ruler for cutting strips???

[@sisterchicksquilting]

I think I need to have one. I’ve seen a demo and they are amazing. 😊🐥 thanks for watching my channel😊🐥

[@jeanieclinton6790]

My Tailor's Clapper is my fav tool. 😍🥰🤩😆

[@sisterchicksquilting]

They’re cool tools for sure 👍🏼😊♥️🐥

[@reneesmith2665]

My favorite tool is my design board.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

They are pretty fantastic, Brenda. Thanks for watching 😊🐥

[@bq1428]

I'm know I am easy to stump because I'm just beginning

[@sisterchicksquilting]

That's exciting as I know whats in store for your quilting journey. It's going to be a party :) :)

[@princessfrances132]

Isn’t your rotary cutter one of your favorites!!!????

[@sisterchicksquilting]

I don’t know why it didn’t make the list🤷‍♀️? Thanks for watching my channel.😊❤️🐥

[@njbyrd1617]

You've pretty much covered what can be found by my machine while I'm sewing. In addition to what you listed, I do keep a bag by my machine for the longer threads for the birds to use for making their nests in the Spring. Thanks for sharing.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Now that’s a new one on me Nj. Thanks for sharing😊

[@annablock8037]

Please look up giving the birds the thread. It is actually very bad for them. If you google it you will see the reasons why not to do so.

[@njbyrd1617]

@@annablock8037 I was not aware of the dangers, I only use cotton and thought that would be ok. Thanks for the info. I will be tossing those threads in the bin.

[@sarahpearson2851]

I really like Acorn seam align glue to replace pins. Really great for folded corners

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Never heard of it 😱 you got me Sarah ‼️😳🐥

[@roseambrose7971]

Thank you for all these wonderful tips. ❤

[@sisterchicksquilting]

You are so welcome Rose! Thanks for watching my channel :) !!

[@nataliegist2014]

Great video. Thanks for the information

[@sisterchicksquilting]

You’re welcome Natalie 😊 and thanks for watching😊❤️🐥

[@lyndagodin3712]

I must add a stiletto to my wish list! The ones that you have shown are lovely, and I'm sure are turned by a wood craftsman! My handy husband made me 6 clappers which are also a game changer for flat seams. Thanks again, Di, for sharing your tips and knowledge. Can't wait to see what project you have for next week!

[@sisterchicksquilting]

You are so welcome Lynda and aren’t those handy husbands great ?! Di🐥

[@joane8651]

I bought two suction handles at Dollar Tree over a year ago and attached one to my 2 1/2 ruler. They are bright and I notice them, so see them easily, and they have never come off. I don't have to fuss trying to pick up a ruler now, love it. They are about 5 inches long.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

I’ve seen a lot of quilts using those and Command hooks for rulers. Thanks Joan😊🐥

[@karlabergwalker3332]

Best Press by Mary Ellen! Since I started using it, my piecing is so better, plus my borders are not wavy. I buy it by the gallon and add it to a mister. I press with the wool pad, covered with an old pillowcase. I use no water in my Oliso iron. Love this iron, especially since I burned my wrist when I bumped on a standing iron 4 years ago. Happy Sewing!

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Lov ehte old pillow case over a wol pressing mat idea! I make my Best Press by the gallon with vodka and distilled water. The recipe is all over the interne. I also go double on the vodka for a tad heavier startch. Iron burns are the worst! Thanks for watching!!!!

[@carolg.6838]

Thank you both. Homemade Best Press...never heard of it...good news.

[@judidavieswebb]

I would like to know how you made your design wall!

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Heres a link to the video where I teach all about it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJTYm3-jrrxpd80

[@madelinepinckney9212]

How did I ever manage without my Bloc-Loc Rule? So easy to use and the results are amazing! Thank you for sharing.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

YESSSS Bloc-Loc rulers ar the best!! Thanks for watching :)

[@maryannbaughman215]

My husband. He is my long armer and designer.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

I have one of those husbands and mine does my quilt math for me 😂🤣🐥

[@cinziabeley7059]

Instead of a stiletto, I use a small skewer stick!

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thats a good substitute! Thanks for watching!!

[@amandasue6500]

An Accuquilt is very helpful for people who can't or don't want to cult pieces of fabric. It wastes more but is easier if you have arthritis. I love my retractable rotary cutter. It has a push button on the side, it makes it easy to remember to close the blade.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

I had the Accuquilt Studio cutter for years but it just was too big for my space. They are wonderful. Thanks Amanda for watching😊🐥

[@francesrivera3569]

I love my Stripology ruler, the Acorn Precision Piecing Easy Press pen and refill as well as Best Press and my wonder clips. I keep a large stock of the wonder clips and gift them as well. Then there's my clapper and Martelli rotary cutter that's ergonomic. I love your list too!

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Those pressing pens are pretty cool 😊 Thanks for watching 😊🐥

[@BAFriend4]

I need a better stiletto. A really pretty one will work.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Yes, the prettier the better😉. Thanks for watching 😊🐥

[@delwyngraham4033]

What sort of chair does everyone use I saw a ball chair just wondering what a good one is has to be pretty but most important comfortable for sewing

[@vickiewagner3530]

One thing I was told by my Physical Therapist while I was healing from a brocken leg, Try to find one with brakes and arms. Don't fall out of your chair like I did, lol. I used Arrow chairs. Maybe I can install seat belts.

[@poppies1215]

I have a favorite decorative wood Ethan Allen spider chair I use all the time. The spider pattern on the chair back reminds me of sewing (as weaving a spider web). It is a chair my husband gifted to me years ago when I was his secretary in his tax office. Yes, I too have fallen out of those chairs with casters. Originally he wanted to get me a fancy leather chair with wheels for my desk. I insisted on the wooden chair with the upholstered seat we found instead and consequently have used it always for countless years of crafting and writing. I am so grateful he was with me when we bought it together for his office. He passed on years ago and I think of him every time I sit in it.👼💖👠🧵🪡

[@sisterchicksquilting]

I tried a lot of chairs and found one with a great lumbar support that has height adjustment, it works for me.

[@louiseyoshihara1747]

@@sisterchicksquilting What brand is the chair and where did you find it?

[@louiseyoshihara1747]

@@poppies1215 I believe that rolling chair casters can be replaced with locking ones. Pull off 1 of the unlocked ones & take it to Lowes or Home Depot in order to get the correct size.

[@sharon1934]

Wonder clips and stripology ruler

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Quilters wouldn't be quilters without Winder Clips, LOL!

[@jacquelinelindgrin596]

1x6 ruler..use it constantly

[@sisterchicksquilting]

👍🏼 ♥️ a small ruler 🐥

[@janislong279]

Panasonic portable iron. I love mine. It is lightweight so my hands appreciate it. Very useful for collage work, appliqué, piecing. It is small so can fit into corners. 😊

[@sisterchicksquilting]

The smaller irons are very cool, I know a few Quikter that don’t use a full size iron, just the Little’s. Thanks for watching Janis😊🐥

[@DeeDeeMaker]

Thanks so much for all you share and do! Could you please link to the heat erasable pens you use? I cannot find the "replaceable/refillable" like you showed... thanks again!

[@sisterchicksquilting]

I put a link in the very top comment and I pinned it so it should stay there. Thanks for watching😃😃😃

[@ernestinehicks2145]

Tweezers! For tiny threads.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Mine are blue and white gingham 😊🐥

[@dc5600]

I recently got a clapper and it's a game changer! I already had the wool mat and it really works well on seams. Thanks for the washi tape ideas.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

I’m going to get with it and buy a clapper to use. 👍🏼😊🐥

[@mariawells8026]

Great video Di!! I love all the items you showed and I agree with the quilters that mentioned the clapper! Love your Spool Selvage quilt!!!

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thank you Maria 😊🐥

[@PennieLaird]

The Fingerthing! Is like a thimble with an awl.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

That sounds interesting. Your finger becomes a little Narwhal then? Thanks for watching🐥😊

[@carriemayer2980]

A strip stick for ironing seams open. I made two, so I always have one on hand at home and with my travel set. To borrow an overused phrase, it was a game changer for me!

[@sisterchicksquilting]

A friend gave me one her brother made. It’s thinner on one side with flat angled bottoms. They’re pretty cool 😎 Carrie. Thanks for sharing.

[@AIassistingquiltsandcraft]

Where did you buy or how did you make?? I have been looking for one!!!

[@carriemayer2980]

@@AIassistingquiltsandcraft If you google "strip stick for ironing" you should find it. Multiple places sell it, including Missouri Star and Fat Quarter Shop. I wanted to make my own, so I went to Home Depot and bought a 12 inch long pre-cut piece of finishing wood (near the mouldings) and covered it with thin batting and then fabric. Love how it turned out, and super useful.

[@AIassistingquiltsandcraft]

@@carriemayer2980 Thank you SO much. Idk it was called that!!

[@rhondahallet8413]

Electric scissors by dremmel

[@sisterchicksquilting]

You stumped me Rhonda, I’ve never heard of those before. Thanks for watching my channel😊🐥❣️

[@valeriespackman4019]

So many great suggestions in the comments. One of my favorites is a suction cup magnet to put on my machine and then I love the little Karen Kay Buckley’s little scissors. Couldn’t live without those! I also love my Stash’n Store. It keeps all of my handy tools organized next to my sewing machine.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

My Karen Kay Buckley’s are my fave scissors ever! They should have been on my list😂🤣. Thank you for commenting and watching😊🐥

[@catesln]

Quilters Select rulers by Alex Anderson.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

I have one but it’s bigger. My goal is to replace all my rulers with hers, they’re the best. Thanks for watching and playing along😊🐥

[@PrettyAliceNight]

Nice! Do you have a link to the heat erasable pens and refills?

[@sisterchicksquilting]

I do, it should be on my list of supplies in the description box under the video. Thank you for watching😊❤️🐥

[@PrettyAliceNight]

@@sisterchicksquilting ok thanks!

[@RIANAVENTER]

Yes to the stiletto - I also can't do without mine. I also agree to much of your list plus want to add the clapper as many others already did. They do some serious magic for seams. I ❤ your spools quilt from selvages - one of the best ideas for selvages I've seen.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

THere are a ton of claper comments in this thread. I need to get one??

[@alexandriaspann8194]

i made my own rotating mat so glad i did

[@skyyoung5383]

You must tell us how! Please 😊

[@sisterchicksquilting]

I’m impressed 😱😊🐥

[@nancypriddy4382]

One of my favorite tools is an antique cast iron metal, non electric iron. Most people use them as door stops. I use mine when I press seams. After I press a seam, but before it cools, I lay the heavy iron on the pieces and leave it there until it cools. I flattens the seams. I now have 2 of them so that I can iron more pieces at a time.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thats cool Nancy, you have a couple of heavy metal clappers there. Good times :) Thank you for watching my channel! :)

[@carolynlewis1264]

Thank you, Nancy. What a wonderful idea for the flat iron. I'll have to get mine off my bookcase, clean, and the bottom of it. My grandma would be happy seeing it being used instead of a decoration. Thank you again for the wonderful idea.

[@joscreativewanderings]

Purple thang…..the original

[@sisterchicksquilting]

I love mine too 😍🐥

[@susanbroussard9719]

Flat iron for your hair. It works great to iron your seams flat

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Ding! Ding! Ding!! We have a winner! You stumped me in that one😂🤣 Thanks Susan🐥

[@paulaweston5242]

I love the pressing sticks. I have been pressing nearly everything open lately to get nice, flat seams. I just bought a stick from Amazon made from the same wool the mats are made of. It’s nice and long (17.5”). I love it!!

[@nooksandcrannies9871]

My 1.6 x 6.5 skinny Creative grids ruler. I work on a lot of small piece blocks. It’s the perfect size to have by my side to draw lines on the pieces. I need more info on your heat erasable markers. I’m having a dog of a time finding a good marker.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Enter “heart erasing pens” on Amazon, they will pop up. These don’t dry out as fast as the others. Di🐥

[@karenraabis5296]

Very good list! I know I can’t stump you but I really like to have the pad under my machine with pockets. I think it is handy. Also love a thread basket for thread and small pieces of fabric

[@reaanneservia3866]

I too keep a small jar for threads and wee pieces… I put out in the yard for the birds (nests) ❤️ absolutely no waste, here 👍🏻

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thanks Karen. I do need to make one of those sewing machine pads. Thanks for the reminder😊❗️ thanks you for watching 😊🐥

[@joane8651]

@@sisterchicksquilting I just felt like sewing string blocks and ended up with a beautiful sewing pad with pockets, all scraps and very large, used up batting scraps as well. So, my sweet Granddaughter gives me one for Christmas! It is smaller and not 100 percent cotton, but I put it under my machine and she was so happy, so I washed my old one......but I do miss it, since it was all cotton I could stick pins in it and then gather them up when I was done for the night.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

lol Joan isn’t that the way it goes?😂

[@sisterchicksquilting]

ReaAnne, someone else in the comments said they put thread out for the birds, I’d never thought of that before😱

[@joannebock2885]

Lighted seam ripper

[@sisterchicksquilting]

That’s a good one ❗️ stumped e😊🐥

[@daisyjoy58]

I absolutely love my Juki TL18 too! One of my favorite tools is my sunbeam iron - the iron sits on a base but no cord on the iron and love my wool mat ! I have most of these items but I just got a clapper but haven’t used it yet. Loved your video!

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thanks Shelley 😍‼️🐥

[@beverleyberends954]

A couple of "tools" that I can't do without are my mister bottle and my huge white boards on the closet doors. They keep me organized with all my projects. One of the other main tools I use is my stitch-in-the-ditch foot that I use putting on binding. I am going to have to get (or have hubby make) a clapper. I have never used one.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Me too on the clapper. Tell Fred they’re made from hard wood. Your quilts are done. Oh and I love my stitch in the ditch foot for appyling bindings.

[@marysuehaag1621]

And hey guys…..I got the little charcuterie boards at hobby lobby when spring shop was 90% off. They work great as clappers!!

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Then, if you're hungry......LOL

[@sherriwolters5306]

Stripology ruler

[@sisterchicksquilting]

It’s a popular one that I’m going to have to try. Thanks for commenting Sherri😊🐥

[@C123abc]

Love my Juki 2010 too! I have a magnetic suction cup on her and I keep a pair of small scissor there so I can always find them. I also use a chopstick when I'm machine embroidering on my other machine instead of putting my fingers near that needle. Please let me know which Juki serger you have. Thank you for the useful info on tools.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Don't hate me, I dont' know and right now don't have the time to look as it's on top of a closet shelf. I don't use it thatmuch in quilting and have gotten so heavy into quiting rather than garment sewing. I bought it in 2017 and it has 4 spools.thanks for watching.

[@karenfranko5671]

Lori Holt’s I call it Sun Flower shaped sewing guide that you can washie xtape to the machine bed. It has line markings for different width seams. It’s very well marked and easy to place.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

I have

[@soniamiller5452]

Measuring gauge

[@sisterchicksquilting]

I have one and use it but not every day 😉❤️🐥