tools for quilters
CUTTING YOUR FABRIC WELL Revolutionize your quilting experience with a self-healing cutting mat , ruler and rotary cutter . They are a modern quilter ' s dream ! The self-sealing surface of the cutting mat will continually provide a smooth surface for accurate cutting . Use the ruler and rotary cutter for fast and accurate cutting !
PINNING YOUR BLOCKS WELL When choosing quilting pins , you need one that is long , strong and sharp enough to get through all the fabric layers without causing them any damage and stay in place until you need it to move . Depending on the project , you can choose quilting pins , silk pins or fork pins . If you are working on fabric that you do not want holes in ( such as water-proof fabric or faux leather ) or fabric that is too stiff for pins , Wonder Clips are the way to go !
PIECING YOUR BLOCKS WELL A quarter inch seam allowance is essential for quilt piecing . You will find that all quilt patterns are designed with this in mind . To create this optimal seam allowance , you can choose from a 1 / 4 " foot , a 1 / 4 " foot with a guide or use a seam allowance guide with any foot . Each of these methods will help you to achieve the perfect seam allowance every time !
PRESSING YOUR SEAMS Having the right iron for the job when quilting is essential . Are
you travelling to a class or retreat ? You might want to consider a portable iron . Are you pressing fabrics at home ? A full-sized iron will get the job done quickly and accurately . - My Sewing Room Inc , www . mysewingroom . ca
stain removal tips love is in the hair
Do you know how easy it is to lose those little hair ties ? Especially for children ? They are such a hassle and end up knotting and pulling hair out . These Hair Claw Clips are the perfect solution . They aren ’ t as easy to lose and no more tangles in the hair . These are durable , stunning , and kid-friendly . There are also gorgeous hair clips to add a little more accessory to your hair in the morning . From kids to adults , busy ladies or more relaxed , these are perfect for anything . Just throw your hair up into a Hair Claw Clip and don ’ t worry about the tangles or breaking it getting it out at the end of the day . What a relief ! - Pixie Woo , www . pixiewooshop . com
When cleaning up a stain , the age of the stain determines how it should be handled . Newer stains are moist , while older stains are dried out .
Ez-Clean is live bioenzyme product that requires moisture and time to work . Imagine that moisture is the highway in which Ez-Clean travels . This enables the enzymes to move around and find the organics . The longer it sits , the better your results will be .
If chemicals were previously used to try to clean the stain , you must rehydrate the stain with water and blot dry to remove any residual chemical that may still be on the stain . Getting Ez-Clean in contact with the organics and giving it time to work will make all the difference when it comes to your success in removing stains and odors . - Ez-Clean , www . ez-clean . com