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My most used sewing tools.
 
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I much prefer this to the Fiskars brand! It's more comfortable and seems better made.
Olfa Ergonomic Rotary Cutter 45mm
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I've had mine for years, I love that it's 2 sided. One light, one dark.
Fiskars® Cutting Mat - Michaels
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This is one of those things you don't *need* but it'll change the game if you can get yourself one for sure.
Olfa Rotating Self-Healing Cutting Mats | BLICK Art Materials
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They're so helpful, and different sizes and shapes are useful for different reasons.
Quilting Rulers - Michaels
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Free fabric and notions! A fantastic organization. The volunteers are wonderful too.
Fabric Workshop | Knoxville
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These things rock! They're a much cheaper alternative to the Clover brand clips, and are so much easier to use than pins when sewing. I love them so much.
Plastic Sewing Clips Standard 1" x 3/8" 100/Pack
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This ruler makes squaring up quilt blocks so much easier and faster!
Creative Grids Stripology® XL Quilt Ruler
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Great for marking my lines, always check the fabric first before marking your whole project.
Loops & Threads™ Disappearing Ink Marking Pen - Michaels
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I still use my LS-1717, it's super basic but works great.
Home Sewing Machines: Easy-to-Use, Innovative, Versatile - Brother
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Be sure to put something underneath if you're using on a wood surface.
17''x13.5'' Wool Pressing Mat for Quilting, with a Silicon Iron Rest Pad
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Adjustable, dimmable, 3 color temperatures. Phone mount for recording your work also, if that's your thing.
Canvas Lamp Store
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Small but oh so mighty.
Dritz Mighty Steam Iron
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There's a reason tailors use these, they rock.
Clover Triangle Tailor's Chalk
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I'm surprised by how useful the smaller square rulers are.
Omnigrid Square Ruler Value Pack
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PLEASE only use sewing machine oil for your machines! It's one of those things that'll destroy your sewing machine if you use an alternative.
Singer Premium All-Purpose Machine Oil
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Embroidery hoops are always helpful.
Loops & Threads™ Bamboo Hoop Set
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