These are my favorite quilting tools. They are what I use everyday and recommend in my patterns, videos and tutorials. I hope you'll like them as much as I do.
These beautiful Italian-made scissors are one of the smallest scissors made. Functional and precise - it is used for all your needle art projects and ribbon, embroidery, Sashiko and fine detail cutting. Includes sheath.
You can now purchase the complete pattern to make the special medallion style quilt from the 2021 quilt-along. Don't worry if 1930s fabrics aren't your style because I designed this quilt so everyone can participate using their favorite fabrics to create a much-loved quilt in a style all their own! 30 different quilt block Medallion style 72" quilt Patchwork...
Great scissors for hand and machine embroidery and applique. Beautiful pink handles.
** Measures 4-3/4"
**Straight Tip** Curved Handle, pink w/floral print** Angle allows easy access to hard-to-reach areas.** Lifetime Guarantee thru the manufacturer ToolTron Industries (see package or tooltron.com).
I use these every day and have for many years. I'm really fussy about my tools - here's what make makes these a winner - They feel wonderful in your hand They are easy to grab and pick up They're sharp, as sharp can be right down to the tip. The're long enough to cut out and clip applique pieces...
These scissors have stainless steel blades with curved, fine tips for close cutting in sewing, quilting, applique & embroidery and comfort grips on the handles. Includes a safety cap for the blades when not in use.
Serrated edge - 5 1/2" long - CURVED TIP
You'll be creating a wild and crazy scrap quilt in the style of an antique quilt now in the Sentimental Stitches collection. It was owned by well-known New York antique quilt dealer, Laura Fisher who Barbara Brackman said had a fabulous eye for the off-beat quilt. What a perfect description for Call Me Crazy! Laura passed away in September of...
For some projects with lots of small pieces, I prefer this paper. 8-1/2in x 11in, 100 sheets. Use in most inkjet or laser printers or copy machines. No shrinking, curling, or turning brittle! Holds up beautifully during stitching; tears away easily. Use a dry iron on a cotton setting and a press cloth on your ironing board cover to protect...
How cool is this? I can believe how convenient this will be when doing any kind of machine piecing! I sometimes like to take mindless machine piecing with me to quilt retreats when I need a bazillion of something for a quilt. This is really going to speed up the process of separating units. The ChainRipper molded base and quality...
My friend Nancy who lives in California and comes to the quilt retreats has a knack for finding the absolute best things. She is very generous and shares those finds with me. I had to check this out right away and it is cuter than cute and works like a charm. It really is small enough to toss in your tote...
This nylon bristle brush is just the right size for getting dust and lint out of those small spaces. Use for cleaning sewing machines and small appliances.
I run this through my printer for templates. It's the nicest I've found and always have it in my sewing room. This is the thickest and the sturdiest freezer paper available. Extra thick sheets won't curl and are reusable. Specially formulated coating for temporary adhering to fabric. Use with ink jet printer to print patterns, shapes and templates. Use as...
When I'm doing lots of rotary cutting I appreciate a little reminder of where the line is I'm working with. These little arrows are perfect for that! 3 sheets - one of each color. Turquoise, Pink and Lime Green, 64 arrow stickers per sheet. Easily removable without residue. Can be reused for marking rulers, cutting mats and more. Make your...
Hand Embroidery - Stitches at-a-glance features complete step-by-step how to for 30 favorite embroidery stitches such as backstitch, blanket/buttonhole stitch, chain stitch, feather stitch, fly stitch, French knot, running stitch, stem stitch and much more. Also, includes dozens of embroidery stitch options to inspire creativity along with tips and techniques. Needle and thread charts for handy reference. Presented in a...
Available as a digital pattern only This is the complete pattern from one of the 2021 blocks of the week programs making this classic quilt inspired by a circa 1860 antique quilt. Almost all of the blocks are pieced but there's a touch of applique in the center medallion. The antique quilt that inspired this design was indigo blue and white...
An all time favorite, this is one of the needles I use for my back basting hand applique. It's easy to thread with the quilting thread and makes a nice hole when basting. There are 15 needles in a convenient little package to keep right in your sewing basket.
Once you try them I think you'll love them too!
I'm usually skeptical of bags until I see them. My sample order proved this one is really nice! It's a great size too. The Home Town Holiday Project Bag by Lori Holt is a lovely vinyl zipper pouch that is perfect for cosmetics, sewing supplies, or craft projects. This beautiful zipper pouch is lined with red 100% cotton fabric. Size...
Our finest thread line, InvisaFil™, is a remarkable silk-like 100wt, 2-ply cottonized polyester. This ultra-fine but surprisingly strong thread has cotton-like characteristics and negligible stretch while also feeling soft in the hand. InvisaFil makes for super low bulk stitches and virtually “disappears”, making it the ultimate choice for English paper piecing, hand, and machine appliqué, delicate lace designs, fine fabrics,...
The #1 name is scissors for quilting. Whatever you want to clip and trim these will give you perfect results time and time again. Starting with the smallest - here we go........................... The 3 3/4" curved red handle - Comfortable soft handles. Micro serrated blade grabs threads rather than pushing them away like traditional scissors. Comes with a protective plastic...
Feed the chain clasp through the lower handle. Open the clasp and attach it to the chain. Place the plastic cover over the tip of scissors. Works with most 4" embroidery scissors
Recommended in Kim's Simply Successful Applique book.
Discover Kim Diehl's secret to applique success! Benefit from the quality product she uses for her invisible machine-applique method. Enjoy 50 convenient 8 1/2" x 11" sheets that lie flat for easy tracing and cutting.
50 Sheets of Paper
FREE DOWNLOADABLE QUILT PATTERN FROM KIM
The finished size of the quilt is 54" x 66" making it perfect to snuggle under, display on the wall, or over the back of a chair.
All of the blocks are foundation paper pieced Little Blocks.
The pattern is divided into 14 easy-to-follow patterns
AVAILABLE AS A DIGITAL PATTERN
This is the thread I use for invisible machine applique. I don't care for most invisible threads because they're stiff, scratchy, and will melt if you touch them with an iron. That's not the case with monopoly thread. It's soft and flexible and I can iron my applique blocks like I would a hand appliqued block. 100 wt. monofilament polyester...
