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Sewing Essentials (Because Snips Matter)
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items These are the tools that truly power my sewing studio — the ones that have permanent homes at my cutting table and right next to many of my machines. As a sewist, quilter, and bag maker, I’m picky about what earns a spot here (and yes, I'm a little b...
Hands down my favorite snips that live by all of my sewing machines!
SINGER 00564 ProSeries Thread Snips, 5-Inch, 5
Always sharp, I reach for these over most all of my other scissors. I love the handle and the weight, definitly a staple in my studio!
SINGER 00562 9.5-Inch Heavy Duty Bent Scissors
My favorite rotary cutter — the ergonomic handle distributes pressure so my hands don’t fatigue. Big help for me, especially with arthritis in my thumb joints. Smooth cutting every time.
OLFA Deluxe Rotary Cutter 45mm-
This cutting mat fits perfectly on my extra-large cutting table, which makes such a difference when I’m working on bigger sewing or quilting projects. I love having the extra space to cut yardage and multiple pieces at once without constantly reposit...
Creative Grids Self-Healing Double Sided Rotary Cutting Mat 28in x 58in
This cordless iron has been in my sewing room for over two years, and I still reach for it constantly. I know some reviews mention it not getting hot enough, but I’ve personally never had that issue — it heats up quickly and presses seams, quilt bloc...
Panasonic 360 Freestyle Advanced Ceramic Cordless Iron, Blue
These clips I use for just about everything, quilt bindings, bag making, embroidery, and even sublimation projects! I have bowls of the on every work surface in my studio!
Sewing Clips, 100 Pcs with Plastic Box, Premium Multipurpose Sewing Accessories Sewing Clips Wonder Clips, Sewing Notions for Sewing Quilting Supplies Crafting Tools
These flower head pins are my go-to for almost every sewing, quilting, and bag-making project. I love how the colorful flower heads are easy to see and grip, so I don’t lose them on the table or in fabric layers. They’re thin enough to slide through ...
Flower Head Pins, Size 32, 100pk
I’ll admit it — I’m a bit of a seam ripper snob, and this Dritz Deluxe is my favorite. It’s sharp, comfortable in hand, and makes those “why did I sew that?” moments way less painful. The ergonomic handle feels good during longer unpicking sessions, ...
Dritz Large Deluxe Seam Ripper, 1 Each
This little Omnigrid ruler has a permanent home right next to my sewing machine — it never goes back in the drawer. I use it in almost every sewing and bag-making project for trimming threads, squaring up small pieces, checking seam allowances, and m...
Omnigrid Omnigrip Neon 3-1/2-Inch Non-Slip Ruler, Square