This is the silk thread i use for my hand applique. There are times when a silk thread sinks into a particular fabric better than the 60 wt cotton. I also like the fact that I can travel with my applique and only need to take 4 spools of thread with me. These colors will work for almost everything! Try...
I can't live without my sandpaper board! I use it all the time, especially when doing hand applique. The front of this sturdy board is covered with super fine grit sandpaper that holds fabric pieces in place while you work, and the backside is smooth for writing, tracing, or drawing. It's perfect for applique enthusiasts. Sandpaper Board - 8 1/2" x...
Diagonal Seam Tape is a perfect solution for sewing straight diagonal seams without having to mark any lines! The special washi tape is strong, thin, and removes cleanly after sewing projects. Simply place the tape in front of the feed dogs with the red line in front of the needle as the stitch line. The black lines on either side...
If you've never tried these you should! I've got the perfect Wool Pressing Mats for you. The smaller ones will fit right next to your sewing machine while you work on blocks and are the perfect size to take with you to classes, quilt retreats, and to visit with your quilting friends but that's not all. There's one that's the perfect size to sit...
MUST HAVE TOOL ALERT!!! I tested this Presser Bar at the quilt retreat while working on 6" machine-pieced blocks and 3" paper-pieced blocks. If you have a seam you want to press open to reduce bulk this is a game changer! I laid the seam along the wool hump, pressed it open, and then set the wood bar on...
This amazing tape will eliminate drawing corner to corner on your fabric squares when you are making stitch and flip corners. Line your two fabrics up and feed the square into the machine on the diagonal following the bottom corner of the square in line with the center line on the tape. There are also lines that can be used...
