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It was a great meeting that we talked about our favorite Quilting Tools. Below you will find a great resource to some great tools.
Happy Quilting!
Modern Minute
Pat introduced the topic of Bold Prints. We went around and looked at everyones Show and Share and asked the Maker what drew them to the chosen prints. It was interesting. Some were drawn to the colors, some to the pattern on the print, and others to the size of the print. Some were geometric others floral, others neon. So many options!
Community Project
Check out the Flickr page and see some of the adorable baby quilts that have been made for the Pinnacle Neonatal Unit. You have until next month's meeting to get yours in. Have some fun with it and try something new Keep the size to 36" X 36" and enjoy the opportunity to play with the quilting space. Free Motion anyone?
What's your Favorite Tool?
Wow, what a great response to this! It was fun to see all the gizmos that people use. I never knew there were so many gadgets to help with quilting! I composed a list below of most of the items mentioned. If you click on the name, it should link you to purchasing them or getting more information.
Used for Appliqué
The help to make perfect circles for appliqué
She was just featured on the cover of AQS Magazine for her "Best of Show" Quilt, Majestic Mosaic.
To help with seams.
To use for Free Motion Quilting
Proline Quilters Groove
For every type of ruler need
For picking things off the floor. Add a magnet to help with fallen needles.
If you pre-wash your fabric, This helps with the fraying of the fabric after it is washed.
A great wall hanging to place hooks in to hold rulers, scissors, and various items
It is useful to use to cut leaves
This seemed to be big enough but not too big.
Saves your wrist.
I hope you find this post of interest. It was great to hear and see what everyone uses.
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