Sylvia | 12/01/2022 13:44:48 |
![]() 2222 forum posts 376 photos | Gosh those heirloom pieces are lovely but not something I could imagine doing these days. I can't give up but really only do occasional sewing. Although I am up here now to finish the binding on the last piece from my Cosi weekend in November. Do hope you are improving every day Rosemary. Sending love and hugs xxxx |
rosemary Rosenfeld | 15/01/2022 09:19:44 |
![]() Moderator 5940 forum posts 1744 photos 13 articles | Thanks Sylvia...I am feeling a bit better now!
A quick question for you all...I have been asked for suggestions by the owner of a local haberdashery who is beginning to sell fabric and possibly moving towards quilting..... What would you suggest that she might stock? Scissors ✂ obviously...but what do you consider to be essentials...or maybe just simple things that make it easy? Best Rosemary x |
Winnie the B.O.L.B | 15/01/2022 09:49:20 |
![]() 3367 forum posts 190 photos 1 articles | Hi Rosemary - maybe obvious but - For me, the following are essentials Rotary cutters, blades, rulers and cutting mats - check that cutters are suitable for left as well as right-handed users. Unfortunately - unpickers. GLASS headed pins Erasable fabric markers - I prefer the heat erasable kind but perhaps you can advise her on that. VERY useful - Thread snips Small 6" x !" ruler for checking 1/4" seam allowance COTTON thread I know there a dozens f other things but I've just noted my thoughts. Margaret/Winnie
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Sylvia | 15/01/2022 10:01:07 |
![]() 2222 forum posts 376 photos | Good list Winnie. That should get her going. Maybe a few books and magazines? |
Sylvia | 15/01/2022 10:02:29 |
![]() 2222 forum posts 376 photos | Perhaps post above is TOO old fashioned |
Eileen Foster | 15/01/2022 12:16:59 |
![]() 713 forum posts 363 photos | Simple block patterns pre cut/packed just to get them sewing. Equipment in addition to the list already suggested :a basic sewing machine assuming they have never done it before. I think books are still worth while as not every youngster/or retiree uses You tube. |
Margaret S | 15/01/2022 13:42:10 |
![]() 4045 forum posts 766 photos | I wouldn't bother too much with books. I do still buy the occasional book, but online. Even from the big book sellers they are cheaper online than small shops can offer them for. Father Christmas gave me a 24 1/2" x 8 1/2" ruler. It will be so much more useful than my 6 1/2" wide one. I also like a square ruler. An 'add a 1/4" ' ruler is useful too. Think this is what Winnie means but I prefer a 12" one. I don't like fabric markers. I prefer a hera marker or 1/4" quilters' masking tape. Eileen's suggestion of simple kits is a good one. Also useful to have samples in the shop. Margaret On another note - I received an email this week to say that Hochanda the parent company of The Craft Store has bought Create and Craft. |
Margaret S | 15/01/2022 13:46:32 |
![]() 4045 forum posts 766 photos | I forgot my new toy - the fabric glue pen! Margaret |
Winnie the B.O.L.B | 15/01/2022 21:02:18 |
![]() 3367 forum posts 190 photos 1 articles | Like Margaret S, I think books from a shop are not such a likely purchase these days as they are much cheaper on-line. I did actually mean a wee 6" x 1" clear ruler - a mini "cutting" one - I just keep it beside my machine and use it to check that my s/a is a 1/4" if I'm in any doubt. I don't use it for cutting as it is too small for safety, leaving fingers too near to blades!!! I never thought of using the "add-a-1/4" rulers to do that at the machine. Must give that a try. How about Spray Baste as I find that most new quilters - and old ones too!! - are very nervous about layering up their completed tops - hence the shelves/drawers full of UFO unquilted tops!! Glue pen sounds great Margaret. I agree about the 241/2" x 81/2" ruler - that extra 21/2' make sit that wee bit more flexible. Santa gave me one last year too. Love Winne xx |
Reenie | 15/01/2022 23:18:02 |
![]() 1085 forum posts 159 photos | Hello Rosemary - hope you get back to your old self soon! |
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