25 More Dollar Store Quilt Supplies - VIEWER TIPS - My Haul
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A couple of years ago I made a video of 44 Dollar Store Quilting Supplies and to date it has been most popular video. I got so many awesome tips from viewers and I finally gathered them up for this video. I hope you find them helpful.
These are all viewer tips so THANK YOU to everyone who has watched and commented on my first video.
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I cut up an old yoga mat to put underneath my machine to keep it from vibrating and moving. Works great!
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Great idea! I have one in my junk room so I may have to try that! Thanks for the tip and for watching. 🤗
@grandmalovesmebest
Жыл бұрын
I used those round rubber pieces meant for opening jars under the 4 corners of my serger (only machine I have that "walks"). The serger is so small, a large piece of rubber may catch the fabric while serging it, so the little round jar openers fit the bill.
I use old towels for batting in my pot holders. It makes the best pot holders. They are soft and flexible. Especially great when you use old jeans for the outside of the pot holder.
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Nice tip. Thanks!
I use a toilet brush from the Dollar Store to pick up thread from my floor and carpet. Does a GREAT job!!!
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Good tip! Thanks for that!
@cruzintexan25
Жыл бұрын
Oh MAH GAWD!!! Genius🤓 ....running to her nearest dollar store to acquire said magic wand😁
@dawnlathrop4238
Жыл бұрын
Toilet brushes are also awesome back scratchers....
@terilong7716
Жыл бұрын
@@cruzintexan25 Did it do the job? LOL
@jojomomster3772
Жыл бұрын
I use the cheap window squeegees for that with a damp cloth if needed
I use those door hooks to hang my zippers which I have on bookbinding rings, into colour order
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Good ideas. Thanks for watching!
Great hints. I used freezer paper strips to stabilize some bias cut blocks while attaching a border. Quick to apply and remove. Can't take credit, saw it on Karen's Just Get It Done Quilts. Works great. I keep a 5 inch Go-iron beside me when doing paper-piecing or lots of small pieces so I can frequently press. Was using a tall box beside my chair with a covered piece of wood as a small table but had to move it under the sew table at night. Just got a metal plant caddy with 4 casters at Dollarama to put under it so I can roll it away. My next crazy sewing helper will be a lazy susan with marbles, cake pans and a pizza pan! And covering my hangers with pool noodles to protect my flimsies until they get quilted. People are so full of ideas! 😊
@CreatewithClaudia
26 күн бұрын
Thanks for the tips and for watching. I appreciate it!
I use freezer paper for my pattern peices. I iron my peices on the shiny side of the paper. Makes your pattern pieces last longer. The pattern tissue is very thin, and can tear easily, so putting it on the freezer paper makes it stronger.
@CreatewithClaudia
Жыл бұрын
Great tip! I appreciate that.
If you have a front loading washer use a garment bag for the color catcher. I used one and it got caught in the washer pump. 75 dollars later the repairman gave me this tip. Happy sewing
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Oh no. Thanks for that tip and for watching!
@helenfitch3440
2 жыл бұрын
Only 75$ here you would start with the callout fee of up to 150$,then, you would be slugged the hourly rate for his work. Could be a very expensive tip but thank you I shall remember it.
I use dollar store shelf liner under my sewing machine, cutting mats and foot peddled to keep it all from slipping. Works great, super cheap and easy to store if things need to be packed away.
@CreatewithClaudia
Жыл бұрын
Great tip! Thanks!
I use a nut pick as a stiletto the curved end works great .
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea! Thanks for that and for watching!
I have used towels for batting in table toppers and runners. Used towels are great because they are already washed and washed. They are absorbent also in case of the tipped over glass.
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Good tips. Thanks.
I use towels for batt to cover little quilts for dish mats. Work great and wash great 💜
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Interesting. Thanks for watching.
I use the wooden clothespins for keeping cut fabric pieces separate. You can write A B C or 1 2 3, etc, on the wooden clothespins. When you cut your pieces, such as: Piece A 10 orange 3" squares or Piece 1 20 2 x 3 rectangles, you clip them each group together and set aside. Makes it sooo much easier then stacks that can be knocked over or moved out of order.
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Love this idea and will be using it! Thanks!!!
@nanashouse202
2 жыл бұрын
That’s a great idea, Lynne. I will definitely use this one!
@DS-ky9dl
2 жыл бұрын
The soap is a real good idea.
@rosiebrough8918
Жыл бұрын
Wow cool! I will try it!
My grandma used just about anything for quilt batting, even old, worn out quilts! She did use old towels for batting. She cut the hems off, stitched them together by lapping the edges over and stitching them together by hand with really giant cross stitches. the leftover bits of towels were used as batting for potholders. She had a wide circle of friends and family saving things for her projects. She was over 60 when I was born (73 years ago) so she was depression era, and to quote her “poor people have poor ways” and “all my needs are met”!
@CreatewithClaudia
Жыл бұрын
That is so interesting Donna. Everything has a good use and your grandma proved that. Thanks for watching!
Regarding using towels as batting: Because shrinkage amounts may vary, it is best to use towels and fabric that have been prewashed. I use old towels covered with old sheets as batting for potholders. Works just as well and is a lot cheaper than the specialty batting. I also used old towels covered with old sheets (the sheets help smooth the toweling) as batting for table runners and toppers. The all cotton content makes them ideal to double as giant hot pads for hot dishes on the table. Not sure I would use them in quilts. I have used old blankets as quilt batting. They work great. Karen
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips. It’s always good to think about what we put in our quilts.
You can make a slap bracelet with a metal tape measure cut up into pieces and covered with duct tape. I have used this to make the little snap closure for small bags. Kids love them made with fun fabrics for halloween and filled with treats.
Another great group of tips. Color catchers: I use one in a regular washer load & make sure it goes into the dryer. When dry, I cut it into 4 or 6 rectangles & keep many together with a Wonder clip. I use them when sewing/serging as "starters" & "enders", to save thread & to start on before sewing a small part of a pattern piece together: like a point on a triangle design, so the fabric does not get eaten by the humongous sewing machine throat plate monster!!!
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Great tips! Thank you and thanks for watching!
@chrissybennett6930
2 жыл бұрын
Thankyou I like the use of the toilet brush to pick up thread on the carpet
Oh yah! 👍 I use used side walk chalk from a dollar tree for years. With all the colors that come in the box, there is always one that will show up on any color fabric. (Follow up tip🤓)... I use a baby head brush from the infant section to brush the chalk off my work mostly- for tougher fabrics, a boars hair brush.
@CreatewithClaudia
Жыл бұрын
Good to know. I’m always nervous to try things on my fabrics.
Fun quilt behind you Claudia
@CreatewithClaudia
11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! I have a tutorial on how to make a mini (1 bubble) quilt with the design. Here's the link to the video tutorial: kzread.info/dash/bejne/d392yKd_cZTVk6Q.html
I once repaired a dog-chewed quilt for a friend. Imagine my surprise to find the "batting" was a paint-stained chenille bedspread! You could not feel the chenille texture through the top or backing.
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Interesting and that would be a surprise! Thanks for watching!
@grandmalovesmebest
Жыл бұрын
@@CreatewithClaudia well, I got to thinking about all the quilting supplies and the ridiculous prices of them and thought how our ancestors made fab quilts w/o $40+ rulers to cut pieces, etc. Now I watch vids like yours and the older foreign ladies who know, for instance, how to cut diamond shapes w a strip of fabric and the 60 degree mark on your everyday ruler. Bless all your thrifty little hearts.❤🙋
To hold your small rulers Dollar Tree has nice letter holders which works great. Did not know about color catchers, will look for them.
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Love the letter holder tip and glad you got one too. Thanks for stopping by.
Tacky Mat comes on rolls and can be cut to the correct size to line shelves, drawers, put under rugs and under a sewing machine, to stop sliping. Small slivers of bar soap may be used to mark fabric; and, it washes out.
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Good tips and I love the bar of soap idea. Thanks for stopping by!
@kriscook2423
2 жыл бұрын
I use little pieces of this stuff to stack ragu jars or any other glass jar with metal lid. I have only cabinets in my kitchens with no drawers or shelves so I stack and this stuff keeps it from falling. I also have a piece under my sewing machine's foot pedal, keeps it from sliding everywhere.
@bonniebartlow5631
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that soap idea, I’ll try that. I have lots of fairly small pieces of soap around the house
@grandmalovesmebest
Жыл бұрын
I'm in awe. I didn't know they still made bar soap. Duh.😶
@shaaronwismer4616
8 ай бұрын
small bars from hotel/motel stays are perfect for this @@CreatewithClaudia
Thank you for all the hints. I have used chalk to mark and measure when quilting. It works just fine & is easy to get off.
@CreatewithClaudia
Ай бұрын
Good to know. Thank you for watching!
I like to fold my fabric around my 6 1/2" x 24" ruler and then use the jumbo plastic-coated paper clips to hold the fabric together to prevent it from unfolding when I store it. I also attach a slip of paper with the measurements clipped to the folded fabric so I always know how much fabric there is in that piece without having to measure it to be sure it is the size needed for my quilt pattern.
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Great tips. You sound a lot more organized than I am. I need to work on that! Thanks for stopping by!
@joane8651
2 жыл бұрын
I just bought 1000 clear plastic clips to hold fabric, these would have been much more practical and easier to use! (And cheaper too!)
@janbrassard7857
2 жыл бұрын
Omg. You’ve solved my problem. Going to do that. I do fold around a cardboard and slip it out but I am always unfolding material to see what size it is. Thank you😀😀😀
@shannonbyers3347
2 жыл бұрын
Ok
@carolbrumlow4395
2 жыл бұрын
@@janbrassard7857 Glad to have been some help. Hope you have a great day.
Using the garden gloves with the rubber on the palm side is great for pushing the quilt in the sewing machine while quilting..
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Yep that’s a great tip. Thanks!
Try a shower/tub rubber mat under your sewing machine. I don't have an issue with my machine, but I cut one to size to place under my cutting board so it doesn't slip and slide. Works like a charm!
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Good tip. Thanks!!!
@aliceannjo
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I bought a mat from Aldi, it doesn't work on my shower floor (the sucky cups don't hold) I'll take the cups off and try it under my machine. Thanks for the tip.
I use binder clips instead of paper clips and I use the foam fruit sleeves that pears are shipped in from the grocery store for the larger cones of thread it helps hold it together once opened
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Good tips. Thanks so much!
I had bought a dollar store sweater storage bag thinking i could store quilt tops in it but the plastic was so weak that when i picked it up the plastic ripped. Momentarily annoyed until I realized I was left with two long zippers (the package contained 2) for $1 that I could use for cushion covers. I've since used a dollar store garment bag for the zipper on a quilt top that I made into a coverlet instead of a sandwich/quilt.
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
That’s a great mistake type moment. I never see those storage bags at dollar stores near me.
@catherineb6565
2 жыл бұрын
@@CreatewithClaudia it was! You'll be on the look out now😉 hope you come across them sometime ❤ tku for the reply
@aliceannjo
2 жыл бұрын
I scavenge the bags that bedding comes in from friends , I get a good zipper, plastic and sometimes binding. The smaller ones from pillow cases and curtains are great for patterns and keeping your quilt blocks together .
The rubberized shelf liners work great for stopping your sewing machine and foot pedal from sliding!!!
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Great tip! Thanks for stopping by!
Cotton Clothes line- use as cording/piping for pillows.
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Good tip. Thanks for that!
I keep bandaids in my kitchen because that’s where people cut themselves the most. When I do a lot of chopping, I skip the cut-and-bleed step by putting on the bandaid first thing. 😜
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Good idea! Thanks for stopping by!
great ideas Claudia and viewers/comments. A few others are ask your quilting shop if you can have their discarded fabric bolt holders, you can wrap your large yardage around them and secure with straight pins. You can also cut them down and make smaller ones. Grab a few metal paper towl holders from the dollar store and wrap your sashing or borders around an empty toilet paper roll, slip it on and sit by your machine or next to you and slowly unroll as needed. Grab those hangers your clothes come on from most stores, they are great for organizing your fat quarters, clip on (will take about 10 depending on wieght) and hang in your craftroom closet. Cardboard/poster board works great as fabric holders also, cut to the size you want. Feel free to try any of these hacks and have fun
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Good tips. Thanks and I appreciate you watching
@bonniebartlow5631
2 жыл бұрын
Please describe the cardboard or poster board paper holders for me I can’t understand just how to make it or what to do with it once ive made it It sounds good
My grandmother always used chalk for marking her quilt with the pattern she was to hand quilt.
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Nice to know. Thanks for watching!
You can buy loaded bobbins in a plastic case (Walmart) you can also buy matching spools in a plastic bag. The bag doesn't hold up well, but you can buy plastic "gadget boxes" that are the perfect size for the spools. Those are available in the hardware section or automotive area ( intended for screws, washers, nuts, etc.) I also carry a large coffee mug to hold my cone thread while sewing. It works smoothly and you don't have to worry about the cone escaping.
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Good tip. Thanks for watching!
@snielsen6504
Жыл бұрын
I great tips! I always use a wide mouth quart canning jar for cone thread. ❤
I love that quilt behind you!
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. Here’s a video about it plus a free pattern for a mini bubble quilt. How to Make a Bubble Tea Quilt Block/Mini Quilt - Free Pattern - Great for Scraps & Appliqué kzread.info/dash/bejne/d392yKd_cZTVk6Q.html
I have used jewelry and shoe storage hangers for my thread. Get the type that have the clear plastic pockets and organize thread by type and color for a quick way to locate the right spool. Also, it helps eliminate the tangles you mentioned.
@CreatewithClaudia
4 ай бұрын
Good tip...thanks!
I love your cotton clothesline bag! That’s beautiful! I need to look for that pattern. Thank you for the tips! I also use freezer paper as a template to square up large blocks rather than buying a big ruler (which is very expensive). Just cut the square of freezer paper to the size of block you need, iron the waxy side onto your block (the wax won’t hurt your fabric), and trim your block down while lining a ruler up next to the freezer paper edge. You can use the same freezer paper block over and over again. Freezer paper also works great if you want to hand write your quilt labels. Iron the waxy side to the back of your label fabric, write on the front (the fabric won’t shift), peel off and you have a quilt label.
@CreatewithClaudia
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. I love that bag. Great tip about the freezer paper. Thanks! Have a great weekend!
Great tips! After a very long but happy day, I get to sit with my hand sewing and watch you work. I hope you have a fabulous week ahead! Thank you for sharing this video as well as your time and talent.
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for spending time watching my videos!
Great ideas. Your bag make with the covered rope is very nice! Don’t recall if you’ve used this tip, but the vinyl, foamed back placemats are good to put under your sewing machine. Possibly good under foot pedal, too, but I’ve not tried that. The bathroom rug you used in this video is good under a foot pedal to keep it from moving.
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Great tips...thank you. I appreciate it!
Foam Core Board is great for making small design boards. Glue batting to an 18” (or whatever size square), bind around the edges
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
That’s a fantastic idea! Thanks so much!
@nancyboettiger1480
2 жыл бұрын
Not a dollar store find but I buy the photo mounting boards at craft store....they have adhesive on one side....the batting adheres evenly and I use colored duck tape on edges....no more hot glue and lumps from the glue
Love all sewing hints 💜♥️👍🤠🇺🇸
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
glad you enjoyed the video. I appreciate it.
Great ideas. I love your wooden shelves
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. I’ve had those shelves a long time and they still look good.
I use band aides when I am doing basting with safety pins for my quilts to avoid blisters or redness to my fingers.
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
That’s a great idea! My fingers get so sore when basting quilts. Thanks!
@ChristineKrannich
2 жыл бұрын
Kwik Klip tool, around $8-$10US has grooves to go under safety pins. Saves the fingers.
Thanks for sharing the wonderful tips!! Glad I opened your video!! Learnt many more from the 'comments' n 'replies' !!
@CreatewithClaudia
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I appreciate it and I’m glad you watched too!
Lots of great tips! I would love to learn more about that clothes line bag - it's beautiful!
@aliceannjo
2 жыл бұрын
There are U Tube tutorials for the baskets. It's just Zig Zagging the line together to make them. But I ended up with a mat instead. I had to watch how to make it curve for a bag. It was fun to make.
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. It’s tricky to make and there are tutorials for them.
Love your suggestions and I love the quilt behind you even more!
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. That’s my Bubble Tea quilt and I have a free tutorial for a mini one!
@bonniebartlow5631
2 жыл бұрын
Yep that design, the color of the fabric you choose and the pattern of the fabric are all so nice and…. To offer the pattern for the quilt for free Thank You
Cookie cutters are great for appliques! 😃 Dollar Store or Dollar tree does sell generic water colors markers. Do test first but the ones I have washes out perfectly. Do not starch your fabric or else they won't wash out! Thanks Claudia ❤
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Good to know. And definitely use cookie cutters for appliqués. They make great templates. Thanks for watching.
@grandmalovesmebest
Жыл бұрын
I've been a collector of cookie cutters since the days of embroidery on jeans. Couldn't draw more than stick ppl & flat house fronts. Still cant! Wonky hands or wonky brain? But w cookie cutters, who cares!🤗
@grandmalovesmebest
Жыл бұрын
Leesa, same w Elmers purple glue stick! I'd never used them but have seen ppl using them for years so picked one up. Never thought to check it bc simply EVERY ONE uses them. It did not dry clear. It dried purple and never came out. Luckily, it was a small part of my quilt. I'm assuming it was the starch bc I always starch my fabrics - a lot!
I use sandwich bags for my threads to keep in order by colors. as well as my bobbins
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for tips!
I use empty htv rolls or paper towel rolls to hold binding. Thanks for the info.
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Good tips. Thanks!!
I like to use those washable markers especially for batting. It is hard to mark on it, but they do the marks very clearly.
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Good tip. Thanks for that info and for watching!
Very nice tips!! I will have to try these! Thank you
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Great! Thanks so much!
Some very useful tips. Thanks so much.
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! I appreciate it!
Hello Claudia, thanks for the great tips. I actually have used the hair clips for the holding together. They do work great in the long run. I'll have to try the paper clips & bobby pins sometime. And I never actually thought about using wax & parnament paper. That's so much cheaper than the actual paper they use in quilting. Well thank you for the help. Really appreciate you making this video
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
That is so kind of you to say. Thank you so much!
@susanvongunden5770
2 жыл бұрын
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@susanvongunden5770
2 жыл бұрын
Oops! Great suggestions
Thanks for all your tips! I know I will use some of them!
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed the video.
I use hot glue on the potholder / scissor holder. You can also hand sew it. But, the hot glue works great and the little hanger on the potholder is great for hanging it. I even have one hanging on my refrigerator.
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip. I love the hanger idea too!
I tried alligator clips for organizing my blocks. Different colored ones. Large ones, dark to light for the blocks for rows, one to four for example. Then one color for the side where the sashing goes... and another for the cross dashing. I rarely place a block upside down or in the wrong place any more. I got mine at staples and are not expensive
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the good ideas and for watching.
@bonniebartlow5631
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, good to know
Thank you this was very cool and there are several I'm going to get!!
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for letting me know.
Very good ideas.
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching!
Parchment paper can also be used as a lightweight stabilizer if you are stitching on stretchy fabric or doing machine applique, and some kinds of machine embroidery or using decorative stitches.
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Great tips. Thanks for them and for watching!
@grandmalovesmebest
Жыл бұрын
Parchment paper at Wal-Mart isn't cheap. Is it available in larger quantities at cheap prices elsewhere?
@jonnaosborne1832
Жыл бұрын
@@grandmalovesmebest I don't know, because I haven't bought it in a while. Maybe at Sam's or Costco? I have not checked other stores like Dollar Tree, Hobby Lobby, Michaels, etc.
For the cookie cutter free motion use a heat erase pen and trace it!
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip and watching!
The grid on the paper of the contact/sticky shelf liner is great for cutting it square. We don’t use it for lining shelves that I’ve seen, we use it to cover books to protect the covers from getting damaged as they get hauled around for school. Our local library and all the schools I went to also did this to provide better longevity to resources and books. They use clear. It’s generally sold around back to school time, majorly, but can be found all year round, if you know where to look in stationary and home office supplies section of the supermarket, cheap shop or department store.
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Good tip. Thanks for watching.
Not sure that they make these anymore, but I use a desktop file folder organizer to store my rulers. I have also found that those magazine organizers are also good for that as well.
@CreatewithClaudia
9 ай бұрын
Great tip! Thanks!
Use the Crayola brand markers only for marking quilts. They are the only ones that wash out completely
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip.
@grandmalovesmebest
Жыл бұрын
My cheap brand of markers came cleaner than my Crayola but what didn't work as advertised was the purple Elmers glue stick! Didn't dry clear and the purple didn't come off my white fabric. No more taking advice from experienced workers for granted!!! My bad.😎
Hi. Hello. Howdy. I saw your first sewing hacks. Thanks again for this one. It really does help in sewing, etc.
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!
My favorite tips were the ponytail holders for spools of thread and the pot holder scissor case! Thanks!
@CreatewithClaudia
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Patsy. I appreciate it. Glad you said hi!
@ladyono1274
Жыл бұрын
I’ve been using those for a while now. I bought some of the teeny tiny ones for bobbins but when I take them off the elasticity is gone. I bought some of the cloth ones and some of the regular ponytail holders for the larger spools. Great idea.
hmmm....parchment paper for tracing. I wonder how it would work for FOUNDATION PAPER PIECING? I am going to have to try it! Thin and easy to tear!
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
You’ll have to let me know how that works! Thanks for watching!
I reversed a small rubber backed mat for my foot pedal and I like it!
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Oh good tip! Thanks!
Towel works good for pot holders forbatting
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Good tip. Are they warm enough for a potholder? Thanks for stopping by!
@pamferguson9670
Жыл бұрын
2 thicknesses works well for them
I use cotton pillow cases at dollars store make nice quilts for children and i use polar blankets for backing thank for your tips
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Good ideas. Thanks for stopping by!
I liked the ti of turning the foot pedal high side in front on non skid shelf liners
@velmapainter1196
Жыл бұрын
Tip
@CreatewithClaudia
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
Dent pullers in automobile supplies are great for suction cups on rulers. Single for freemotion or smaller rulers and double for the large cutting rulers.
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Oh interesting. That’s a new one to me. Thanks!!
@jleedw
2 жыл бұрын
I use a shower handle!
I use old towels for potholders.
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip. Are the heat resistant???
@pyenygren2299
2 жыл бұрын
@@CreatewithClaudia Yes, they are! Especially with two layers. My favourite is to use log cabin, courthouse step and other strip patterns, sewing directly on squares of towels.
All excellent suggestions ty
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
my grandmother used old wool blankets as quilt stuffing and my aunt took old flannelette sheets that were worn thin in the middle, cut them down the middle, sewed the outside edges together and used that. The outside edges have little wear and provide good firm warm quilt batting and the thin areas of the sheet or flannelette blanket are now at the edges where you put the binding and don't need the warmth. Understand that these 2 tips came from women who lived through the depression and did not throw anything away Also I use dollar store plastic shelf or fridge liners as template plastic for quilt pieces or quilting patterns as I have not yet felt comfortable doing free motion
@CreatewithClaudia
7 ай бұрын
I bet those are nice warm quilts that she made. Thanks for watching!
You do GREAT shows! Thanks.
@CreatewithClaudia
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching and your kind words. I appreciate it!
Great ideas! Thank you!
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! 🤗
I use plastic magazine holders to hold my small templates and rulers. I also use toilet paper rolls to hold my binding, which is free!
@CreatewithClaudia
Жыл бұрын
Good tips and free is always a big bonus!
I use shelf liner under sewing machine to keep from sliding works great
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Shelf liner is great for that! Thanks for watching!
@nancy-katharynmcgraw2669
2 жыл бұрын
I actually have two rubber 1/2 " thick mats; 1 for beneath my sewing machine & the other beneath my serger...they work great as a pin cushion, too!
Great ideas. Washers are aldo good to use as pattern weights.
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Oh that’s a good idea for the washers! Thanks!
Large washers also work great as pattern weights! 😯
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip and for watching!
I use slivers of bar soap to mark on fabric. Steam ironing removes it from the fabric. I have been doing this for years
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
That’s a great tip. Thanks!
#5 try the quick plastic snaps, #7 they do have thin mats, but a tub or sink mat would be better. You can use nail clippers on the skewers. They have stilettoes in the craft section, pretty pink ones. I did not realize they had color catchers.
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips and for watching. I appreciate it.
@ladyono1274
Жыл бұрын
Just curious, what is a stilleto?
@DawnDavidson
Жыл бұрын
@@ladyono1274I’m not a quilter (I do other sewing), so this may have another specific meaning to quilters. That said, in general a stiletto is a long narrow blade or knife that is very pointy, often with a triangular cross section to the blade. I imagine in this case it refers to a long, pointy object that is used to get into tight corners, or poke holes into things, sort of like an awl, but possibly longer. Hope that helps!
This is great I appreciate saving money and I am trying to become more organized. This will be helpful for sure.
@CreatewithClaudia
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching. I'm not sure if you saw my other one. this video was a follow up to my original one here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/kYeV26OnmL29dtY.html 44 Dollar Store Quilting Tips.
@denisepettit8534
Жыл бұрын
@@CreatewithClaudia I plan on watching your other one in full I am part way done. I appreciate your reply and sharing other video. I also enjoyed reading many comments below although I haven't gotten to read them all.
my favorite dishrack thank you : )
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Gisela. I like that one too!
I use large washers with gross? Grain ribbon wound around them with a little Elmers Guue or your favorite glue at the end I have 15-20 of these none in different colors and sizes I really like these home made ‘fabric holders’ for when you are cutting out a pattern or quilt pieces. You choose the size that you need just raid your husbands garage or go to Home Depot and pick up some then the Dollar store for the ribbon to cover them up🤗
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
That’s a great idea. Ribbon is such a pretty addition!
Thank You. 😄
@CreatewithClaudia
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. I appreciate it! 🤗
Great ideas.
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you and I appreciate you watching!
I use a rubber shelf liner under my machine. You can get it at the dollar store and I just double it up
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Those rubber shelf liners are so handy. Thanks for stopping by!
Great suggestions, Claudia! (I have just discovered you!!) I think the "bath mat" they are talking about is actually the rubber type with suction cups on the bottome that goes in the bottom of your tub to keep you from slipping...not a bath "rug". Also I can add that I cut a piece of the woven shelf liner (that is coated with rubber) under my machine. You can custom cut the size you need and your machine will indeed not travel on you! For my foot pedal I use a small mat that is intended to be used on the floor outside of a cat litter box...it has rubber "nubs" that keeps it from slipping and is large enough so that your heel rests on it also. (Is that clear as mud?!!?) Anyway, great suggestions. We can all use inspiration from our brother and sister quilters!!
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Great tips! Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching!
@bonniebartlow5631
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the cat rug thingie, I have one and I can try it on my foot pedal, good idea!
@grandmalovesmebest
Жыл бұрын
We were all taught, I think to put our foot pedal out in front of us. I put mine right under my foot, take off my shoe and put my whole foot on top of it. Since I'm pushing down instead of forward, it doesn't go anywhere and my body stays in good alignment.
Thank you very much for sharing this information!
@CreatewithClaudia
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Thank you for watching. I appreciate it!
Very nice tips!!
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
I bought a pack of those hair ties, put them on the base of my thread stand and keep finding uses for them. Your scissor case could use a button and the hair tie to keep it closed for example, just one idea. Also, a small strip of painters tape could be used across fabric that you have folded.
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips! I appreciate it.
@jonnaosborne1832
2 жыл бұрын
I also use the hair ties on rolled-up FQs. I clip several of the ties together with a clip, or put in a small baggie, and keep them in my travel sewing kit. I have a much bigger Ziploc bag of them at home, because they can be used for many things that a rubber band is used for around the house - and they do not crumble or break when they get old, like rubber bands do.
@grandmalovesmebest
Жыл бұрын
@@jonnaosborne1832but they do stretch out don't they? Or do I have the wrong product in mind?
@jonnaosborne1832
Жыл бұрын
@@grandmalovesmebest They may wear out, like old-school rubber bands do sometimes. I have had very few of them wear out or break, but I'm sure they probably do when they get very old.
Non skid mat that goes under carpet is perfect to put under your sewing machine and machine foot pedal. It's thin and you can cut to fit.
@CreatewithClaudia
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip and for watching!
Thanks for the good ideas
@CreatewithClaudia
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching!
Dern!!! A veggie slicer of all things.😮
These are great ideas!
@CreatewithClaudia
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I appreciate it.
One water soluable markers are the ones with a major name that starts with a C. Most of them are directed toward kids. Clothes pins also come in plastic. Go to nearest ethnic hair supply stores....plain metal clips are about 4 inches long. When we erased the boards at school it never stained, but if you were wearing black or navy you would have chalk dust all over you. I've not considered a hand towel. I go yo ollies and get inexpensive beach towels and beach sheets...might wotk.I think the dish racks they meant are the more modern ones they resemble desk top paper organizers.' the color catcher cloths do not have any thing in them to damage fabric. I am so glad I finally discovered them this year. Use the waffely stuff designed to stop rugs or carpet from slipping or the same stuff used to pad your dish ware,
@CreatewithClaudia
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all of the suggestions. I appreciate it! Have a great weekend!
Just to let you know you could use a dish drying mat under your sewing machine. That’s what I did and love it
@CreatewithClaudia
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
Washers are also good for pattern weights.
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
Good tip! I appreciate it!
For years I have kept bandaids in my sewing box when going to my guild days and retreats. It's surprising how many times someone has called out ... have anyone got a bandaid? and I have been the only person. Always to the rescue LOL
@CreatewithClaudia
6 ай бұрын
I just used one a few weeks ago! Thanks for stopping by!
I think tracing around a cookie cutter shape & just sewing on the chalked design would work better than trying to sew around it the cookie cutter
@CreatewithClaudia
2 жыл бұрын
I think so too. But I’m not a longarmer so I’m not sure. Maybe it depends on the size of the cookie cutter. Thanks for the insight and for watching.