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...
The quilters' guide for calculating quilt dimensions and quilt measurements. Keep all the basic quilting information you need right at your fingertips with convenient charts for standard bed quilt sizes, reducing and enlarging patchwork blocks and even how much fabric is needed for basic quilt blocks. Calculate fabric requirements for patchwork blocks, squares, strips and triangles. Includes formulas to calculate...
Oliso’s iconic SmartIron ® just got smarter! The new TG1600Pro Plus still features Oliso’s most-loved patented iTouch® technology. Simply touch the handle and the iron lowers, ready to work. Take your hand off and the patented scorch guards lift the iron off the board preventing scorches, burns, and tipping. It’s not only safer, but it also saves time as well...
Advantages Of Micro Serrated Blade, Keeps Fabric From Slipping So Cutting Is More Accurate. Helps to Prevent Frayed Edges And Cuts Up to 8 Layers Of Cotton Fabric Easily. Protective Plastic Cover.
and they're purple!!!
Presencia embroidery floss is 100% long staple Egyptian cotton. This floss is shrinkfast, colorfast, runfast and nearly all colors are bleachfast. Each six-strand skein is 8m/8.75 yards. If you have never used Presencia floss before you are in for a treat. Presencia is so smooth it's a pleasure to stitch with. For a brighter red redwork red select: Red 1902 For a deeper,...
Mini Applique Pretty Pins are perfect for all of your sewing needs. Includes 250 mini applique pins, conveniently packaged in a plastic container. Size - 1"
Rainbow titanium oxide finish. The blunt nib end prevents the blade from poking and damaging materials. The blade is just slightly curved.
Length - 3 1/2"
There's a rainbow finish on these 3.5in long extremely fine point tweezers that will make grabbing thread and foundation paper easy. A plastic protective cover is included. They're made of stainless steel.
A versatile instrument with 1,001 uses. Use it on delicate parts. Acts as a third hand. Pull threads. Reaches into small areas, and retrieves small parts. I even use these to remove fish hooks when fishing. This needle gripper has a titanium oxide rainbow finish. 5" long
This adorable 4 1/4" brush has a comfort grip handle and soft nylon bristles. The handle is curved so you can get the brush in tight places and the angled bristles a perfect to get in hard to read places. I wouldn't be without this one. It looks great with my other red and white polka dot machine tools. Be...
These are just darling! Perfect to grab those stray pieces of paper from paper piecing or the illusive last stitch when you're frog stitching. They have stainless steel tips, are durable and have an easy to clean soft touch coating. Non-slip grip and matching sheath
This amazing redwork quilt in my collection is too wonderful not to share with everyone. The embroidery designs are both unique and beautiful. The pieced sashing makes this quilt a real gem. I hope you'll enjoy creating your own heirloom week by week. The finished size if you recreate the antique quilt is 81" x 81". I'm also giving you...
A little longer than other stork scissors I've seen, these 4-1/2 inch needlework / embroidery scissors would be great for applique too. Premium rose gold finishing. Sharp and fine point for precision cutting. High quality stainless steel blades for strength and long-lasting performance.
A fabulous set of the most popular red threads for hand embroidery or edge stitching! They are 100% long staple Egyptian cotton thread, mercerized for strength, colorfast, and washable. Perle No. 8, 10 gram, 2 ply, 69 meters each 1 strand = 3 strands of embroidery floss. If you have never used Presencia threads before you are in for a...
Once you know how to use this glue you'll never want to be without it. Just a tiny dot in the seam allowance, heat set it and you'll get perfectly matched seams. I'm using it on my Little Blocks and in any place I'm worried about things shifting - no pins! You must heat set it for the glue to...
This is the needle I use for all my hand applique. It's easy to thread. Fine enough for the most delicate fabrics yet strong enough so it won't bend. I even use them for my hand piecing. They are officially considered a Milliner/Straw needle in a size 10. There are 15 needles in a convenient little case to keep right...
This is the needle I use for my hand embroidery. It's easy to thread. There are 15 needles in a convenient little case to keep right in your sewing basket.
Once you try them I think you'll love them too!
I'm really impressed with the amount of good information in this little gem. Kim has covered it all with every tip she knows for being successful with machine or hand applique. A pattern for the cover quilt is just a bonus! This convenient pocket guide features Kim Diehl's unique and wonderfully successful technique for invisible appliqué by machine and turn-free...
These are amazing for grabbing little pieces of thread or floss. Use them for your quilting, embroidery, or machine sewing. The little bit of bling on the cap makes them simply magical!
Introducing the latest addition to the Tim Holtz and Tonic Studios Collection! Packaged in a unique patterned tin, the and 6” Haberdashery Scissors feature high durability titanium coated blades are extremely sharp and are ideal for cutting a variety of fabrics. These scissors feature soft grip handles and are resistance to rust and corrosion. The Tim Holtz Haberdashery Scissors are...
This beautiful antique quilt is from the 1920s to 1930s. It's in excellent condition with no holes, tears, or odors.
75" x 80"
It was going to be part of my collection but I've decided to let it go to another home.
As the mother of two boys, I can tell you our house was filled with Legos while they were growing up and now their children are building with Legos too. This is something just for us quilters to build and if you're like me, every one of you will want one of these in your sewing room! This little...
I have no idea how I ever managed to sew the binding on a quilt before I found these! Once you try them you'll never want to be without them. Clip and hold, clip and sew right where you need it. Open wide for multiple layers, won't damage or distort the fabric. 1/4in and 1/2in seam allowance marking on the...
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...
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...
