Michelle, I always enjoy sharing time with you and I always enjoy your videos and company. There are so many horrible things happening in our country (and in my state in particular) that without quilting and peaceful quilting videos to turn to, I would be in worse psychological shape than I presently am. This was an interesting topic; but more than that, it was a visit with sanity. Thank you, Michelle!
Beverly you are so welcome! I am so glad you are enjoying my videos! News and keeping up to date of what is happening is important; however, it can be overwhelming at times. I am glad my videos provide some peace. I really love to quilt and it really helps me a lot to quilt!
I've been quilting for 35 years (sewing even longer) and as I'm listening to you I'm thinking no wonder the quilting industry is ao huge. We have a tendency to just think about fabric, thread and patterns, but those are the basics. We forget all of the other items we use as well, such as the ones you've listed.
Good discussion Michelle. Other than fabric, my number one consumable is thread followed by spray starch. I’m as thrifty as I can be with my quilting. Thank you for the great discussion on ways to save. 🤗
Hi Michelle.....I always enjoy your content. For me personally I would add graph paper and colored pencils to the list, and Sharpies for those of us who hand write our quilt labels.
Great video. I began with garment sewing with occasional crafts so had 2 caddies of thread then accumulated a few colors for my serger. Since quilting I am using up all the multi colors for sewing scraps and crumbs only have a few left. Have lots of the white ecru and black. I am bad about replacing pins and needles. Want to get new pins the long and fine ones as well as maybe trying the clips. Love my Elmers. I am on the fence with the basting spray. I haven’t been making lots of quilts so justify the cost but use my stay flo with my newly purchased mister. The dollar tree is a good place to get many of the replaceable supplies.
Great reminders Michelle! I agree with you on every point! I use most of the consumable brands you mentioned - except the magic pins 😂. I do use very fine pins and they don't last as long as standard pins. One other consumable I use are things I use to clean my machine - like Q--tips (industrial brand) and tweezers (although they are long lived). Scissors need care or replacement and thread snips are indispensable- in my opinion, but also last a long time. One last thing is cutting mats. Dull rotary blades dull mats quicker, but mats need replacement to keep cutting accuracy. Thanks for sharing! Great video! ❤
You are so right about cutting mats! I have replaced more than one over the years!!! Scissors must be kept sharp or replace! Dull scissors adds so much more stress to the arm, hand, and fingers!! Great points!!!
Thanks for your insight on the things, we as quilters, have to have! I switched to the Magic Pins a couple of years ago and really like using them; they seem to be a bit thinner and sharper than the flat flower head pins I'd used for years. I have a few types of glues for fabric use, each with its own application - however, I find the generic washable stick glues are just fine for most things I need to be held in place whilst sewing. I am a thread fiend LOL! It must be all those colors I just cannot resist, and as such I'll never have to buy anymore thread for the rest of my quilting days! But I'm with you in that most of us really only need the neutrals and white! One of my fave 'blendables' thread colors to use as a quilting - not piecing - thread, that seems to blend with most prints I use, is a very pale bluish grey. Yes to sticky rollers! At our guild retreat a couple of years ago one of the 'fairy' gifts was a sticky roller, a big hit with most since 'the wearing o' the threads' is sometimes not wanted!😁 For the little fusing that I do nowadays I use Misty Fuse, it is so much lighter than most all other fusibles, many don't care for it as it doesn't have a backing paper, but you get used to it once you use it a few times.
Two of my favorite Aurifil thread colors for piecing and sometimes quilting are 2805 Light Grey Turquiose and 2835 Medium Mint. They blend well with many colors. Tula Pink recommendsthe 2835 for her fabrics.
Two must haves for me are “Crayola washable markers “ for kids. They are cheap & wash out nicely. I use them for marking my quilt patterns when longarm quilting. But - I wash my quilts. I cannot use them if quilting for someone else. And instead of Post It’s I found Ink Jet Labels (I use Avery brand) are way cheaper & work as well if not better than Post It Notes. You can buy all sizes.
@@thesimplequilter7499 I watch your videos everytime a new one comes out. I have LOVED the Harbor Freight items you have shown us & immediately went there & bought some of them.. you & your husband & son are fun to watch as well as great info given! I look at your videos to figure out how to destash all my stuff! I also use containers I buy at the Dollar store to keep my cut out block sizes or colors separated & use one of my ink jet labels on them to label them.
I have 4 pencil sharpers and none will sharpen caulk pencils without breaking the lead. And be careful where you mark your quilts with pencil lead. I have several quilts made more than 50 years ago that were marked on the quilting line with pencil. After multiple washings the pencil lead still shows. I love your ideas so keep your videos coming.
I have not had any difficulty with pencil marks; however, you are not the first quilter I have heard that has had difficulty. I do try to keep my markings light! Thanks for sharing!
Oh man....those little clips..I think they are in cahoots with all those missing socks that disappear!!! I've used a small clear glass bottle for years. I'm constantly reminded to throw any "expired" pins, needles, & Rotary blades in there simply because I keep it in my line of vision and can SEE it often. Have you used those very pricey Guggenheim scissors? I don't know anyone that has them, who can give me a genuine opinion about them.
Oh my! There has been a sock monster in our house for years! We either now have a new clip monster too or the sock monster has expanded his palate! Lol! I have not tried those scissors, perhaps someone else will reply. Thanks for watching and sharing!
I think you pretty well covered most consumables. I really liked your machine needle storage container. Could you share with us where you got that? Another nice video, thank you.
I used to have an Amazon link; however, I have not been able to find this on Amazon again. This container is a CraftMates Lockables 7 compartments 3XL. The 3XL is super important because they also make a 2XL. For me, the 2XL was not big enough for my needles. You can find this at JoAnn's and they are having a sale online until tomorrow. I do not receive any type of kickback from JoAnn's. I just wanted to share the info. These are great for sewing machine needles and sewing machine feet.
I ordered mine from Amazon; however, I cannot locate it on Amazon now. This container is a CraftMates Lockables 7 compartments 3XL. The 3XL is super important because they also make a 2XL. For me, the 2XL was not big enough for my needles. You can find this at JoAnns online and probably in the store. They are having a sale until tomorrow. I do not receive any type of kickback from JoAnn's. I just wanted to share the info. These are great for sewing machine needles and sewing machine feet.
Elsie, I have tried to find the link I used to use for this product; however, I cannot find it on Amazon. This container is a CraftMates Lockables 7 compartments 3XL. The 3XL is super important because they also make a 2XL. For me, the 2XL was not big enough for my needles. You can find this at JoAnns and they are having a sale until tomorrow. I do not receive any type of kickback from JoAnn's. I just wanted to share the info. These are great for sewing machine needles and sewing machine feet.
This container is a CraftMates Lockables 7 compartments 3XL. The 3XL is super important because they also make a 2XL. For me, the 2XL was not big enough for my needles. You can find this at JoAnns and they are having a sale until tomorrow. I do not receive any type of kickback from JoAnn's. I just wanted to share the info. These are great for sewing machine needles and sewing machine feet.
I ordered mine off Amazon; however, I could not find it there. JoAnn's has them and you can even order them online. Be sure to get the CraftMates 7 compartment 3XL. They have a 2XL; however, that is not the one I have.
Another thing at Harbor Freight is a magnetic paper towel holder that can attach to the side of our tool chest. For us machine embroiderers it holds the stabilizer.
Good discussion Michelle. Other than fabric, my number one consumable is thread followed by spray starch. I’m as thrifty as I can be with my quilting. Thank you for the great discussion on ways to save. 🤗
Michelle, I always enjoy sharing time with you and I always enjoy your videos and company. There are so many horrible things happening in our country (and in my state in particular) that without quilting and peaceful quilting videos to turn to, I would be in worse psychological shape than I presently am. This was an interesting topic; but more than that, it was a visit with sanity. Thank you, Michelle!
Beverly you are so welcome! I am so glad you are enjoying my videos! News and keeping up to date of what is happening is important; however, it can be overwhelming at times. I am glad my videos provide some peace. I really love to quilt and it really helps me a lot to quilt!
Great video on an ongoing topic for all sewists. I would add Color Catchers to the list. Keep up your informative and entertaining videos. su
Yes! Great call!!!
I've been quilting for 35 years (sewing even longer) and as I'm listening to you I'm thinking no wonder the quilting industry is ao huge. We have a tendency to just think about fabric, thread and patterns, but those are the basics. We forget all of the other items we use as well, such as the ones you've listed.
Thanks for watching!
Good discussion Michelle. Other than fabric, my number one consumable is thread followed by spray starch. I’m as thrifty as I can be with my quilting. Thank you for the great discussion on ways to save. 🤗
You are most welcome!
Much needed information! awesome video
Thank you!
I love your container for the sewing needles!
The best!
Thank you for always sharing such helpful information!
You are so welcome! I am so glad you are enjoying my videos!
All good tips and reminders 🧐. Thank you for the video 😊
You are most welcome!
Hi Michelle.....I always enjoy your content. For me personally I would add graph paper and colored pencils to the list, and Sharpies for those of us who hand write our quilt labels.
Yes! I use all of those things!!!! Thanks for the great reminder!!! Thanks for watching Elaine!
Love sticky rollers.
Me too!!!
Thank you for sharing your favorite items!
You are most welcome!
Very informative. Thank you!
You are so welcome!
Thank u. Enjoy your videos 😊
Glad you like them!
I always love hearing your tips, tricks, etc. THANK YOU❣️
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching Sandra!!!
Great video. I began with garment sewing with occasional crafts so had 2 caddies of thread then accumulated a few colors for my serger. Since quilting I am using up all the multi colors for sewing scraps and crumbs only have a few left. Have lots of the white ecru and black. I am bad about replacing pins and needles. Want to get new pins the long and fine ones as well as maybe trying the clips. Love my Elmers. I am on the fence with the basting spray. I haven’t been making lots of quilts so justify the cost but use my stay flo with my newly purchased mister. The dollar tree is a good place to get many of the replaceable supplies.
Good tips!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
I have narrowed my threads used to a light grey for all my piecing.
Great choice! Thanks for sharing!
Great reminders Michelle! I agree with you on every point! I use most of the consumable brands you mentioned - except the magic pins 😂. I do use very fine pins and they don't last as long as standard pins. One other consumable I use are things I use to clean my machine - like Q--tips (industrial brand) and tweezers (although they are long lived). Scissors need care or replacement and thread snips are indispensable- in my opinion, but also last a long time. One last thing is cutting mats. Dull rotary blades dull mats quicker, but mats need replacement to keep cutting accuracy. Thanks for sharing! Great video! ❤
You are so right about cutting mats! I have replaced more than one over the years!!! Scissors must be kept sharp or replace! Dull scissors adds so much more stress to the arm, hand, and fingers!! Great points!!!
Thanks for your insight on the things, we as quilters, have to have! I switched to the Magic Pins a couple of years ago and really like using them; they seem to be a bit thinner and sharper than the flat flower head pins I'd used for years. I have a few types of glues for fabric use, each with its own application - however, I find the generic washable stick glues are just fine for most things I need to be held in place whilst sewing. I am a thread fiend LOL! It must be all those colors I just cannot resist, and as such I'll never have to buy anymore thread for the rest of my quilting days! But I'm with you in that most of us really only need the neutrals and white! One of my fave 'blendables' thread colors to use as a quilting - not piecing - thread, that seems to blend with most prints I use, is a very pale bluish grey. Yes to sticky rollers! At our guild retreat a couple of years ago one of the 'fairy' gifts was a sticky roller, a big hit with most since 'the wearing o' the threads' is sometimes not wanted!😁 For the little fusing that I do nowadays I use Misty Fuse, it is so much lighter than most all other fusibles, many don't care for it as it doesn't have a backing paper, but you get used to it once you use it a few times.
Thank you so much for sharing! I have some quilt friends that prefer to use grey also!
Two of my favorite Aurifil thread colors for piecing and sometimes quilting are 2805 Light Grey Turquiose and 2835 Medium Mint. They blend well with many colors. Tula Pink recommendsthe 2835 for her fabrics.
Thank you for sharing such great information!
Two must haves for me are “Crayola washable markers “ for kids. They are cheap & wash out nicely. I use them for marking my quilt patterns when longarm quilting. But - I wash my quilts. I cannot use them if quilting for someone else.
And instead of Post It’s I found Ink Jet Labels (I use Avery brand) are way cheaper & work as well if not better than Post It Notes. You can buy all sizes.
Thanks for sharing!!
@@thesimplequilter7499 I watch your videos everytime a new one comes out. I have LOVED the Harbor Freight items you have shown us & immediately went there & bought some of them.. you & your husband & son are fun to watch as well as great info given! I look at your videos to figure out how to destash all my stuff!
I also use containers I buy at the Dollar store to keep my cut out block sizes or colors separated & use one of my ink jet labels on them to label them.
I only recently learned about replacing seam rippers too. I have several at different work stations and I try to replace them once a year.
Sharp tools mean less pressure on our fingers, wrists, and elbows!!
I have 4 pencil sharpers and none will sharpen caulk pencils without breaking the lead. And be careful where you mark your quilts with pencil lead. I have several quilts made more than 50 years ago that were marked on the quilting line with pencil. After multiple washings the pencil lead still shows. I love your ideas so keep your videos coming.
I have not had any difficulty with pencil marks; however, you are not the first quilter I have heard that has had difficulty. I do try to keep my markings light! Thanks for sharing!
Enjoy your videos!! Years ago some pencils were made with indelible led, maybe that is what was used on her older quilt top.
@@thesimplequilter7499
I’d never thought of a seam ripper being a consumable before but it makes sense.
I didn't know that until recently!!
I like to use the scented Sizing products just to make my fabric smell good. That’s my consumable.
Thanks for sharing!
Oh man....those little clips..I think they are in cahoots with all those missing socks that disappear!!!
I've used a small clear glass bottle for years. I'm constantly reminded to throw any "expired" pins, needles, & Rotary blades in there simply because I keep it in my line of vision and can SEE it often.
Have you used those very pricey
Guggenheim scissors? I don't know anyone that has them, who can give me a genuine opinion about them.
Oh my! There has been a sock monster in our house for years! We either now have a new clip monster too or the sock monster has expanded his palate! Lol! I have not tried those scissors, perhaps someone else will reply. Thanks for watching and sharing!
I think you pretty well covered most consumables. I really liked your machine needle storage container. Could you share with us where you got that? Another nice video, thank you.
I used to have an Amazon link; however, I have not been able to find this on Amazon again. This container is a CraftMates Lockables 7 compartments 3XL. The 3XL is super important because they also make a 2XL. For me, the 2XL was not big enough for my needles. You can find this at JoAnn's and they are having a sale online until tomorrow. I do not receive any type of kickback from JoAnn's. I just wanted to share the info. These are great for sewing machine needles and sewing machine feet.
I use other colors and variegated for the quilting. Piecing is the 4 basics.
Thanks for sharing!
I really like that storage container for your sewing machine needles! Can you tell me where you got it?
I ordered mine from Amazon; however, I cannot locate it on Amazon now. This container is a CraftMates Lockables 7 compartments 3XL. The 3XL is super important because they also make a 2XL. For me, the 2XL was not big enough for my needles. You can find this at JoAnns online and probably in the store. They are having a sale until tomorrow. I do not receive any type of kickback from JoAnn's. I just wanted to share the info. These are great for sewing machine needles and sewing machine feet.
@@thesimplequilter7499Thank you, I’ll check out Joann’s!
Michelle, what container do you use for you sewing machine needles. It looks like must the right size for the 5 needle sets. Thanks for great videos!
Elsie, I have tried to find the link I used to use for this product; however, I cannot find it on Amazon. This container is a CraftMates Lockables 7 compartments 3XL. The 3XL is super important because they also make a 2XL. For me, the 2XL was not big enough for my needles. You can find this at JoAnns and they are having a sale until tomorrow. I do not receive any type of kickback from JoAnn's. I just wanted to share the info. These are great for sewing machine needles and sewing machine feet.
Where did you get the case for your machine needles? It was the perfect size!
Agreed, I'm curious too.
This container is a CraftMates Lockables 7 compartments 3XL. The 3XL is super important because they also make a 2XL. For me, the 2XL was not big enough for my needles. You can find this at JoAnns and they are having a sale until tomorrow. I do not receive any type of kickback from JoAnn's. I just wanted to share the info. These are great for sewing machine needles and sewing machine feet.
@@thesimplequilter7499 thank you Michelle.
Do you think we could sew over the extra fine Magic pins?
I try not to sew over any pins. They have dulled and broken too many of my sewing machine needles.
I use up a lot of thread
Yes, a definite consumable!!!
I always get a sore shoulder after cutting for a quilt and can’t afford precuts….
Precuts are expensive!
Can you tell me where you got the needle organizer box?
I ordered mine off Amazon; however, I could not find it there. JoAnn's has them and you can even order them online. Be sure to get the CraftMates 7 compartment 3XL. They have a 2XL; however, that is not the one I have.
Another thing at Harbor Freight is a magnetic paper towel holder that can attach to the side of our tool chest. For us machine embroiderers it holds the stabilizer.
Cutting mat and scissors
Yes!!! I have had to replace both at one time or another in my quilting life!!!
How about bobbins. Over time they get nicks and scratches
Wow....I have never thought about that!! Thanks for sharing!
Good discussion Michelle. Other than fabric, my number one consumable is thread followed by spray starch. I’m as thrifty as I can be with my quilting. Thank you for the great discussion on ways to save. 🤗
Again, you are most welcome! Lol!
@@thesimplequilter7499 I’m sorry for the duplicate post. RUclips was acting up and posted twice.