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Antique Fabric Online
At right: Turn-of-the-century burgundy upholstry style print.
Antique Fabric is a new source on the Internet for antique fabrics from the mid-19th century through the 1960’s. While they specialize in cottons for quilters, they also have a selection of 1930’s-50’s rayons for costumes and swing era dresses; lawn, dimity and organza for doll costumers; and silks, […]
OLFA Precision Scissors
Olfa Precision Scissors (5 inches long SCS-1) have quite a history around my house. While these scissors cut cleanly through paper, cloth, rubber and many other things, I prefer to keep mine pristine for sewing. However, they’re so small, easy to grip, and sharp that I often find them hidden away in my roommate’s workshop. […]
OLFA Deluxe Rotary Cutter
OK, so you use a rotary cutter. You want the best, then. The OLFA 45mm Deluxe Rotary Cutter (RTY-2/DX) provides you with a firm ergonomic grip and its great for simple to complex projects. This tool uses the RB45 OLFA 45mm Rotary Blades (10-pack). The razor-sharp tungsten carbide blades can be used for cutting […]
OLFA Cutting Mat Set with Clips
Olfa Gridded Cutting Mat Set with Clips. I purchased one of Olfa’s mats when I started my visual communications courses in college. I needed a tough mat that I could use for my graphic design projects, one that would withstand constant abuses from Exacto blades, rubber cement, spilled coffee, and metal rulers that were ragged […]
Shark 80-Stitch Sewing Machine
A reasonable price with a bonus sewing table to boot, the Shark 80-Stitch Sewing Machine with Bonus Quilting Table provides the beginner quilter with the means to produce some outstanding projects. This machine easily converts from flat-bed to free-arm and features double over-lock, 1-step button holes, drop feed, stitch width/length adjustments and an automatic needle […]
Press it - Quik!
The Simplicity SP100 Quik Press is a great tool to use on both your clothes and your crafts. The padded pressing surface protects buttons, delicate accessories and fasteners. With up to 100-lbs. of pressure and multiple temperature settings, it securely adheres appliqués and heat transfers. Additionally, you can press several pieces at one time, a […]
Easy-to-Use Portable Measuring Tool
With the Quilter’s FabriCalc - Design & Fabric Calculator you will take pride and satisfaction in a finished quilt that starts with accurate dimensions, design and layout. Use the calculator to convert ideas into usable dimensions-yards, inches, fractions or metric measurements. It’s easy to do the math - with a few simple keystrokes it all […]
Natural Light for Quilters
OTT-LITE(R) TrueColor(TM) Arial 2-In-1 Floor Lamp is a remarkable tool for quilters. The superior wide illumination of the Arial Lamp is perfect for large or small projects with its energy efficient low heat and glare that helps to reduce eyestrain. The adjustable head rotates 360 degrees and provides double-jointed extension, which allows either precise natural […]
Sales for Holiday Gift-Giving
Nothing beats the news about a $400 laptop at WalMart for holiday gift-giving sales, but you can find bargains elsewhere that are more appropriate for the quiltmaker. Amazon, for instance, often undercuts list prices on many items - including sewing machines. The White 1730 Quilt ‘N Sew Machine shown here, for instance, lists at $249, […]
