I’m a retired ER nurse. We used disposable suture kits. Instead of throwing out the instruments, we would wash and sterilize them. Lots of tiny scissors and hemostats for turning fabric RIGHT side out. Just a pet peeve of mine. I’ve got the magnetic bowl, a very large T square ruler for straight lines. Storage boxes for sm items, all from HF. 😊
I have never seen any of your other videos. I shop HF for tools to build marine engines from GM crate motors. I clicked this video to get a different PoV and to get insight/think outside the box. My Grandmother was an avid quilter. She made a quilt for me to use during my tour in the US Navy in 1980's. I still have that quilt.
What I got from HF is a magnet on a telescoping handle for picking up dropped pins and needles. It's a strong magnet and I don't even have to see the pin to pick it up!
I have been a Harbor Freight fan for quite some time! I like cutting those tie-down ratchet straps apart for the 1” webbing because of the price (and while they do not necessarily make great ratchet straps for their intended purpose, the webbing is legit). I have an entire set of travel bags a/k/a sturdy shopping totes which I made from HF painter’s canvas with that kind of webbing as handles. I even have their grommets on the gussets of my bags! I showed a HF clerk my shopping bag one day and she was going to go home and dust off her sewing machine to make some. I am not often a quilter, but I am a sewist and an avid crafter, so I grab paracord, painters tape, and all sorts of things while I am there. 💞
@@glasslight7960 I also saw Ballyhoo Creations did a video on how to make Fabric Covered Slap Bands for Roll Storage out of a metal tape measure (kind of like the kids wrist slap bands, but this is to keep fabric supplies that roll up)… so next time I am at HF I will eye up their tape measures and duct tape. I love ideas like this!
I haven't tried any of the things you showed in the video, but I love the black light flashlight I got from HF. It is the BEST thing for showing the right side for white on white fabrics. 😊
Something fun you might not know... Shine your black light on your drivers license and see all the hidden objects, bonus points if you have a Kansas license, there's a bunch of sun flowers across it. All licenses and passports have something hidden on them, check the back and front. 🎉
I used to use the magnet bars to tension a quilt when I floated it. I just used them the other day to hold up my design wall quilt on the front of a Husky Steel garage shelf, they are great. I love that little cart, I'm sending The Engineer to his favorite store to get me one! Thanks for the tip! :) ! :) !!!
My engineer (son) has loved tools and gadgets his whole life. He inherited it honestly from his Dad. Seems like the oldest granddaughter is also cursed; she tries to take everything apart and is pretty successful. It will be a grand day when she can get things back together. 😊😍
I use the magnetic pin tray and the magnetic reach tool all the time! I have a container of the mini clamps and of course bungee cords, extension cords and batteries!
I have used a collapsable hand truck like yours since the 1990’s. Because yours is so much newer, and manufacturers make improvements, I immediately noticed one improvement on yours. The flat thing that you set things on is extended on yours. Mine stops at the area where yours becomes narrower. I am usually transporting plastic crates and it would be so much better if the drop down thing protruded out farther. I too use bungee cords to secure whatever I am carrying but I wrap them around things horizontally. Thank you, very much for taking the time to share all of the treasures that you shared. It’s helpful. I really like your heart quilt.
I have one of the Tutto sewing machine cases. When I put it in the back of my car, I hook one end of a bungie cord on the handle's metal ring, wrap the cord around the base of a headrest, then attach the other end of the cord back at the handle of the case. It keeps the case from rolling around.
I had a cart similar to yours that is pulled up staircases. I learned quickly that the laundry basket had to be wrapped horizontally to keep it from falling off. I also suggest that you get a bin big enough to put your supply boxes in. That will keep your equipment clean and safe. It will also keep them dry. I don't quilt, nor do I have a dedicated sewing room. I use a fishing tackle box. My small items can be easily organized. I also have a steel door that I use it to hang various papers on. A steel plate attached to a wooden door or wall could be used for projects. I keep a hammer, a wooden block, a expanding magnet, and pair of needle nose pliers in my sewing kit. They come in handy.
Although ! purchased several items from harbor freight that i use and love - i think my husband took it one step further. Ive been wanting a tutto rolling case. They are pricey but functional. My husband suggested that a rolling tool box would make a better fit. So much so that he went ahead and purchased it and two drawers for my next sewing session away from home. Hes probably spot on with a toolbox. It will be durable and functional and so manly! Guess ill be rollin with my new rolling toolbox! Men's tools are amazing. I just have to get past the cuteness factor because there isnt any!! Thanks for another great video Michelle and Harbor Freight does make our quilting hobby easier!
I bought one of Harbor Freight’s smallest magnetic bowls. I set the little plastic box my thin pins are in into the bowl. The magnet is strong enough to hold the pins in their box even if the bowl tips over. I recently began doing slow stitching embroidery. I use a souvenir refrigerator magnet to lay my needle on when I set it down.
I bought the rubber mat that goes in the tool case drawer and used it under my sewing machine and serger to keep it from sliding and absorb vibration. I use the cotton swabs for crafting.
I purchased a usb-rechargeable headlamp to use when I'm quilting on black and found it especially useful when seam ripping black thread out of black fabric. Loved your tips and will use a couple of them. Thank you.
Great video, yes, hemostats for turning Thanks, waving to you from Michigan. Also I washed an empty mascara brush, works great for cleaning bobbin area too. I love your ❤️ quilt. I use magnets to place my seasonal quilts and keepsake cards on the inside of my front door so can enjoy them, and no sun fade as I face south
Mascara brushes work great for cleaning my machine too. I bought a pkg of 100 disposable ones on Amazon for cheap. They are flexible and as a bonus they are pink! lol
I have owned that 2wheeled truck for years. Mine has been a god send for me. Have used it for all my endeavors. It helps me move my potted plants around , from house to patio. I love the idea of a tool box for the craft room. I think I may have to look into that idea. What great ideas you have. Thanks for sharing.
I picked up a fishing/tackle bag on clearance at Walmart. Loads of zippers, several plastic holder drawers, etc. Great and extremely useful storage for many sewing items😊
Great ideas. Love the folding hand truck for small storage space. I haveused a luggage carrier for work travel laptop and file boxes but this is better for retreats. Thread holder and magnetic strip- so many potential uses. Gotta go to Harbor Freight soon. I used 2 small dollies from them to move my sewing machine cabinet out of living room for Christmas tree. I live alone and help is not always available when needed.
The long magnets are great for holding my quilt top on my longarm. Hemostats have been useful for multiple things. I will look for the socket holders next. Thanks for the great ideas!
I have used hand trucks like yours for years. I take my sewing machine and a plastic box I purchased from Lobby Lobby filled with the tools I need to my church sewing group and to Project Linus. It works great. Oh I use a bungee cord too to hold it all together. It works better than the fancy rolling sewing machine bag I got when I purchased the machine.
Oh my gosh Michelle, my husband and I love Harbor Freight too. I love your thread holder idea. I use the wrench holders for my rulers. They hang so nicely. I have 2 husky cabinets and the adjustable table with drawers. The drawers are kind of in the way of my legs, so I bought a taller chair, lol. Thanks for another great video. Going to HF today!!
I've used the magnet bars since 2008 to float a quilt on my longarm machine. The best idea I've learned from you is the 46" 9-drawer mobile storage cabinet. The top is now my ironing station if I can keep "stuff" off the horizontal surface. :) Thanks for all of your great ideas!
Great podcast! I just Love your tips and how you show the use of the products! I plan on stopping by my local Harbor Freight! Please keep up your Great podcasts!
If you have not seen my first video you might to watch it before you go! It has some other useful ideas! Thanks for watching and sharing! ruclips.net/video/11vW47o2OZU/видео.html
Michelle, et tu?? Now you've outted us!! I used to complain if I had to go to a "men's hobby" store aka HF...then "reluctantly" would squirrel stuff into the basket 😙... Now he knows I'm coming for his tool boxes and neat gadgets too!! 😂😂
I use the magnetic bar on my longarm and i went to Lowes and bought a pack in simple door/drawer pulls and screwed them in the holes on each end and is great for handles and keeps your fingers safe from getting the pinched when you attach the bar to your tool box
Great idea! I use the magnetic strips more when laying my material down. I have a cutting table that we glued a peice of sheet metal down on so I have a magnetic cutting table.
Great video and tips! Harbor Freight built a store here; I must go! The hand truck looks great for my needs and I’ll bet it’s much less expensive than going to a big box hardware store. Thank you. 😘
If you haven't seen my first video here is a link: ruclips.net/video/11vW47o2OZU/видео.html It has some other ideas you might want to see before you go! Thanks for watching!
I have several of these items you just shared. I also like the tiny brush sets for getting lint or grease out of my Featherweight. The small clear storage boxes are nice because you can use the dividers to make small spaces or leave larger spaces in the rows. Of course the magnetic nail cups are great for pins. There are also small bottles with long thin necks for oiling odd places. You have great ideas. Keep up the good work!
Great ideas and video. I have a metal pegboard in my sewing room so that magnetic strip will be so much better than all my magnets, Thank you. I’m off to Harbor Freight 😊
After watching your first video I went and purchased the magnetic trays and the suction handle for the big ruler. I will need to go now and get those for the threads …I was just in my room trying to organize some of my threads today ..
Before you go, you might want to watch my first video on Harbor Freight for more items you might want to get: ruclips.net/video/11vW47o2OZU/видео.html Enjoy!
After watching your video I purchased two metal part holders for myself and I bought 9 more to give to my quilt buddies for Christmas! I have bought three or four packages of those cute tiny clamps as well as a few packages of the silicone cord ties. I love Harbor Freight- I love to just browse in there😂! Thanks for the videos!
Love the new ideas! I did make a trip to Harbor Freight after the other video and purchased some of the magnetic bowls, the magnetic extension for pin drops, some clips and I’m still considering a tool chest.
Here is the best news..... Harbor Freight just opened a store a few miles from my house. WooHoo. I am going tomorrow and it was just my birthday, so I have hopes of buying things. Yay.
Lol! I just went there last night with Wes. I didn't buy anything but I sure looked hard to see what else we (quilters) might be able to use!!! Have fun!!!!
Your earlier video inspired me to buy the US General 5 draw mechanics cart in white. I was hooked. During their Black Friday/Christmas sale I bought the 9 drawer Yukon in white… the mechanics cart is my embroidery station. Machine easily sits on top and I can still access the area under the cover. The Yukon is dedicated to my sewing and quilting items….i cross border shopped these from the US back to Canada. I was only charged GST coming back into Canada. The Harbour freight store is 30 mins from my home in Canada. I was able to put the mechanics cart and Yukon easily into the back of my SUV at the same time. The prices starting around Black Friday were cheaper with the exchange than anything locally in Canada. Not sure why your magnetic bar wasn’t working. The US General brand magnetic accessories stick no problem.
The magnetic accessories work . The magnetic bar is only magnetic on one side, so I could either stick it to my cart or stick items to it. But with the magnetic blocks I can do both.
I love my locking clamps, I sew too so I got both sizes. I will be going back for more of the items you showed. A small paintbrush is perfect for dusting out my machine. That and my vaccuam.
All excellent ideas. We don't have a Harbor Freight store in my area but we do have a small hardware store. I will check them out and see what I can incorporate into my sewing space. Thanks so much for sharing. Do you have a video on what to take on a quilt retreat. I'm an over-packer and any tips would be appreciated.
I’m an over packer, too! I’ve learned (for going to classes, anyway, maybe not retreats) that I need fewer rulers so I’ve reduced those to two. One is a square up, the other is my Grace 24 x 6 1/2 True Cut ruler. I always take my mini iron and wool mini mat because there’s always a line at the provided ironing table. 😘
I didn't buy anything from your videos but I did by a two organizers set so that I could have my threads and needles and pens and stuff right on my sewing table , easy to reach
If you haven't seen my first HF video, you can watch it here: ruclips.net/video/11vW47o2OZU/видео.html The Husky table works great for a cutting station because the height is adjustable. Some of them have a couple of drawers. This table can also double as a sewing station.
I buy the carpet cutter blades at HF. They're about $2 for a pkg of 2 blades. They fit perfectly in my 45mm rotary cutter. Often times they're on sale for $1.49.
I love it. It has wonderful different options for organizing my supplies. I also got the magnetic hooks. I also bought a carpenter square for working with quilts.@@thesimplequilter7499
April, Here is the first video I put out on Harbor Freight. It has some additional ideas you might want to see before you shop there. Enjoy! ruclips.net/video/11vW47o2OZU/видео.html
Anyone who is Canadian? Princess Auto! I did a quick search and they have many items like Harbour Freight. They may not be pretty like some items but they sure are reasonably priced. Hubby and I are planning a shopping run soon!
These are several examples of the pink tax.... We all know that similar versions of these are sold to quilters and other crafters for significantly more money. It's very smart to get them at a store like harbor freight because you're going to save a ton of money.
Your Harbor Freight must be much better than mine…I went there and found absolutely nothing but 3 tiny brushes to clean my sewing machine. You always seem to get good stuff.
I’m a retired ER nurse. We used disposable suture kits. Instead of throwing out the instruments, we would wash and sterilize them. Lots of tiny scissors and hemostats for turning fabric RIGHT side out. Just a pet peeve of mine. I’ve got the magnetic bowl, a very large T square ruler for straight lines. Storage boxes for sm items, all from HF. 😊
Thanks for sharing! I really like going to Harbor Freight!!!
I have never seen any of your other videos. I shop HF for tools to build marine engines from GM crate motors. I clicked this video to get a different PoV and to get insight/think outside the box. My Grandmother was an avid quilter. She made a quilt for me to use during my tour in the US Navy in 1980's. I still have that quilt.
Thanks for sharing!
What I got from HF is a magnet on a telescoping handle for picking up dropped pins and needles. It's a strong magnet and I don't even have to see the pin to pick it up!
Those are back and knee savers!
I have been a Harbor Freight fan for quite some time! I like cutting those tie-down ratchet straps apart for the 1” webbing because of the price (and while they do not necessarily make great ratchet straps for their intended purpose, the webbing is legit). I have an entire set of travel bags a/k/a sturdy shopping totes which I made from HF painter’s canvas with that kind of webbing as handles. I even have their grommets on the gussets of my bags! I showed a HF clerk my shopping bag one day and she was going to go home and dust off her sewing machine to make some. I am not often a quilter, but I am a sewist and an avid crafter, so I grab paracord, painters tape, and all sorts of things while I am there. 💞
Way to think outside the box!! Unique ideas😊
@@glasslight7960 I also saw Ballyhoo Creations did a video on how to make Fabric Covered Slap Bands for Roll Storage out of a metal tape measure (kind of like the kids wrist slap bands, but this is to keep fabric supplies that roll up)… so next time I am at HF I will eye up their tape measures and duct tape. I love ideas like this!
Great tips!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Let us know how they work!!!
I haven't tried any of the things you showed in the video, but I love the black light flashlight I got from HF. It is the BEST thing for showing the right side for white on white fabrics. 😊
I bought a black light but not from Harbor Freight. I will have to check out the ones there next time we go back!
Wow, that’s a good trick. I have some white on white I will be using soon, so it looks like I will have to go to HF. Darn it all!😊
@@sandyh8755 Lol! Enjoy!
Something fun you might not know... Shine your black light on your drivers license and see all the hidden objects, bonus points if you have a Kansas license, there's a bunch of sun flowers across it. All licenses and passports have something hidden on them, check the back and front. 🎉
@@Sharon-pb7so I'll have to check my passport!!!
The hemostats are very useful changing your machine needle
What a fantastic idea!!!
I use the bar magnet to hold the bottoms of my quilts to the rollers. I also use the drywall square to square my quilts
I will have to check that out!
I used to use the magnet bars to tension a quilt when I floated it. I just used them the other day to hold up my design wall quilt on the front of a Husky Steel garage shelf, they are great. I love that little cart, I'm sending The Engineer to his favorite store to get me one! Thanks for the tip! :) ! :) !!!
Lol! Enjoy!!!
Engineers love hardware stores ❤
Engineers are interesting souls. I have one of my own. 😊
My engineer (son) has loved tools and gadgets his whole life. He inherited it honestly from his Dad. Seems like the oldest granddaughter is also cursed; she tries to take everything apart and is pretty successful. It will be a grand day when she can get things back together. 😊😍
I use the magnetic pin tray and the magnetic reach tool all the time! I have a container of the mini clamps and of course bungee cords, extension cords and batteries!
I love Harbor Freight! I can always find something useful at a reasonable price!
Me too!!
I have used a collapsable hand truck like yours since the 1990’s. Because yours is so much newer, and manufacturers make improvements, I immediately noticed one improvement on yours. The flat thing that you set things on is extended on yours. Mine stops at the area where yours becomes narrower. I am usually transporting plastic crates and it would be so much better if the drop down thing protruded out farther. I too use bungee cords to secure whatever I am carrying but I wrap them around things horizontally. Thank you, very much for taking the time to share all of the treasures that you shared. It’s helpful. I really like your heart quilt.
Thank you so much for watching and for sharing your experience with these hand trucks! I appreciate the information you shared about the newer models!
I have one of the Tutto sewing machine cases. When I put it in the back of my car, I hook one end of a bungie cord on the handle's metal ring, wrap the cord around the base of a headrest, then attach the other end of the cord back at the handle of the case. It keeps the case from rolling around.
Excellent idea!!
Me too
Great way to stop them rolling. Why don’t they put locking wheels on them? They are so expensive, you think they could add them!
I had a cart similar to yours that is pulled up staircases. I learned quickly that the laundry basket had to be wrapped horizontally to keep it from falling off. I also suggest that you get a bin big enough to put your supply boxes in. That will keep your equipment clean and safe. It will also keep them dry.
I don't quilt, nor do I have a dedicated sewing room. I use a fishing tackle box. My small items can be easily organized.
I also have a steel door that I use it to hang various papers on. A steel plate attached to a wooden door or wall could be used for projects.
I keep a hammer, a wooden block, a expanding magnet, and pair of needle nose pliers in my sewing kit. They come in handy.
Thank you for sharing!!!
Although ! purchased several items from harbor freight that i use and love - i think my husband took it one step further. Ive been wanting a tutto rolling case. They are pricey but functional. My husband suggested that a rolling tool box would make a better fit. So much so that he went ahead and purchased it and two drawers for my next sewing session away from home. Hes probably spot on with a toolbox. It will be durable and functional and so manly! Guess ill be rollin with my new rolling toolbox! Men's tools are amazing. I just have to get past the cuteness factor because there isnt any!! Thanks for another great video Michelle and Harbor Freight does make our quilting hobby easier!
Carol, Sometimes the cute factor out weighs function!!! Lol! That was great for him to get you that! I bet it will work great!!!
You can dress the tool box up with wall stickers.
Find a friend with a cricut and have some vinyl cut to decorate it. If its fabric, you can use the iron on type.
I want Harbour Freight in Canada!
I saw your original video on Harbor Freight. I had already purchased a magnetic bowl. I love going with my husband looking around.
It is fun!
Husbands appreciate a wife they can relate to in a tool store! Those guys often have helpful ideas and motivation to assist us. Win- win❤
I love those. Magnetic bowls I spray painted mine in cute colors to match my sewing room
@@suek7086 I have thought about spray painting them too!! Did you use an enamel or a sealer over the top of the paint?
I bought one of Harbor Freight’s smallest magnetic bowls. I set the little plastic box my thin pins are in into the bowl. The magnet is strong enough to hold the pins in their box even if the bowl tips over. I recently began doing slow stitching embroidery. I use a souvenir refrigerator magnet to lay my needle on when I set it down.
That's a great idea!
I bought the rubber mat that goes in the tool case drawer and used it under my sewing machine and serger to keep it from sliding and absorb vibration. I use the cotton swabs for crafting.
That's a great idea!
I purchased a usb-rechargeable headlamp to use when I'm quilting on black and found it especially useful when seam ripping black thread out of black fabric. Loved your tips and will use a couple of them. Thank you.
Great tip! Thank you for sharing!!!
I have 2. Love them and can recharge while using the other one.
Great video, yes, hemostats for turning Thanks, waving to you from Michigan. Also I washed an empty mascara brush, works great for cleaning bobbin area too. I love your ❤️ quilt. I use magnets to place my seasonal quilts and keepsake cards on the inside of my front door so can enjoy them, and no sun fade as I face south
Mascara brushes work great for cleaning my machine too. I bought a pkg of 100 disposable ones on Amazon for cheap. They are flexible and as a bonus they are pink! lol
@@franpatzcraig6713 great suggestion, pink for the girls
I hope to visit Michigan some day! Thanks for sharing!
I bought some mascara wands on Amazon. Very inexpensive and great for cleaning my machine!
@@thesimplequilter7499 Come on up and visit, you'll love Michigan!
I have owned that 2wheeled truck for years. Mine has been a god send for me. Have used it for all my endeavors. It helps me move my potted plants around , from house to patio. I love the idea of a tool box for the craft room. I think I may have to look into that idea. What great ideas you have. Thanks for sharing.
Wow! I love to garden also and I never thought of using it to move my pots!!!
I picked up a fishing/tackle bag on clearance at Walmart. Loads of zippers, several plastic holder drawers, etc. Great and extremely useful storage for many sewing items😊
I will have to look at those next time I go to Wal-Mart! Thanks for sharing!
Great ideas. Love the folding hand truck for small storage space. I haveused a luggage carrier for work travel laptop and file boxes but this is better for retreats.
Thread holder and magnetic strip- so many potential uses. Gotta go to Harbor Freight soon.
I used 2 small dollies from them to move my sewing machine cabinet out of living room for Christmas tree. I live alone and help is not always available when needed.
Be sure to watch my first video before you go! You might find some additional ideas! ruclips.net/video/11vW47o2OZU/видео.html
The long magnets are great for holding my quilt top on my longarm. Hemostats have been useful for multiple things. I will look for the socket holders next. Thanks for the great ideas!
You are most welcome!
I have used hand trucks like yours for years. I take my sewing machine and a plastic box I purchased from Lobby Lobby filled with the tools I need to my church sewing group and to Project Linus. It works great. Oh I use a bungee cord too to hold it all together. It works better than the fancy rolling sewing machine bag I got when I purchased the machine.
I like this hand truck because it folds up and is light weight!!
My mom & I went to harbor freight on Saturday for some clamps for her to use while basting. Excellent customer service when we needed help.
Excellent!
Oh my gosh Michelle, my husband and I love Harbor Freight too. I love your thread holder idea. I use the wrench holders for my rulers. They hang so nicely. I have 2 husky cabinets and the adjustable table with drawers. The drawers are kind of in the way of my legs, so I bought a taller chair, lol. Thanks for another great video. Going to HF today!!
I thought about the using the wrench holders for rulers! Thanks for sharing!
I've used the magnet bars since 2008 to float a quilt on my longarm machine. The best idea I've learned from you is the 46" 9-drawer mobile storage cabinet. The top is now my ironing station if I can keep "stuff" off the horizontal surface. :) Thanks for all of your great ideas!
I’m so glad you like them!
I've never seen the bungee cords with carabiner ends. What a great product! I'll have to pick some of those up. Thanks!
You are most welcome!
Great podcast! I just Love your tips and how you show the use of the products! I plan on stopping by my local Harbor Freight! Please keep up your Great podcasts!
If you have not seen my first video you might to watch it before you go! It has some other useful ideas! Thanks for watching and sharing! ruclips.net/video/11vW47o2OZU/видео.html
Michelle, et tu?? Now you've outted us!! I used to complain if I had to go to a "men's hobby" store aka HF...then "reluctantly" would squirrel stuff into the basket 😙...
Now he knows I'm coming for his tool boxes and neat gadgets too!! 😂😂
LOL!
Love that 💓quilt on the wall. Thanks for,these tips…..waving to you from Michigan
Thanks! I'm so glad you like the quilt and the tips.
Fantastic finds
Thanks 👍
More great ideas! I must go soon!
Enjoy! Take your time and look around!
My husband goes to Harbor Freight often. I need to go with him next time. Love your ideas.
You should!
I use the magnetic bar on my longarm and i went to Lowes and bought a pack in simple door/drawer pulls and screwed them in the holes on each end and is great for handles and keeps your fingers safe from getting the pinched when you attach the bar to your tool box
Excellent idea!!!
Great idea! I use the magnetic strips more when laying my material down. I have a cutting table that we glued a peice of sheet metal down on so I have a magnetic cutting table.
@@thesimplequilter7499yes great idea! I pinched my fingers several times with those.
Great video and tips! Harbor Freight built a store here; I must go! The hand truck looks great for my needs and I’ll bet it’s much less expensive than going to a big box hardware store. Thank you. 😘
If you haven't seen my first video here is a link: ruclips.net/video/11vW47o2OZU/видео.html
It has some other ideas you might want to see before you go! Thanks for watching!
Love your Harbor Freight videos.
Thank you very much!
I have several of these items you just shared. I also like the tiny brush sets for getting lint or grease out of my Featherweight. The small clear storage boxes are nice because you can use the dividers to make small spaces or leave larger spaces in the rows. Of course the magnetic nail cups are great for pins. There are also small bottles with long thin necks for oiling odd places. You have great ideas. Keep up the good work!
Thank you and thanks for sharing!
I found great containers for my sewing machine feet. Thx. I love wandering thru there 😊
Excellent idea!!!
Great ideas and video. I have a metal pegboard in my sewing room so that magnetic strip will be so much better than all my magnets, Thank you. I’m off to Harbor Freight 😊
Enjoy!
After watching your first video I went and purchased the magnetic trays and the suction handle for the big ruler. I will need to go now and get those for the threads …I was just in my room trying to organize some of my threads today ..
Enjoy!
Wow! What great tips! I'm totally going to run down and grab some of these for our studio :).
Before you go, you might want to watch my first video on Harbor Freight for more items you might want to get: ruclips.net/video/11vW47o2OZU/видео.html
Enjoy!
@@thesimplequilter7499Thanks so much!!!!
I use the bar for hanging quilts
I like that!!!! Super tip!!!!! I have never thought of that!!!! Thanks for sharing!
After watching your video I purchased two metal part holders for myself and I bought 9 more to give to my quilt buddies for Christmas! I have bought three or four packages of those cute tiny clamps as well as a few packages of the silicone cord ties. I love Harbor Freight- I love to just browse in there😂! Thanks for the videos!
You are so welcome!
How about using command hook strips to attach the magnetic bar.
That would be an option! Thanks for sharing!
Love the new ideas! I did make a trip to Harbor Freight after the other video and purchased some of the magnetic bowls, the magnetic extension for pin drops, some clips and I’m still considering a tool chest.
Oh do ! It's a great and on sale at Lowes. Fantastic organizer and space saver.
Thanks for sharing! They have some really great products for us to use!!!
Here is the best news..... Harbor Freight just opened a store a few miles from my house. WooHoo. I am going tomorrow and it was just my birthday, so I have hopes of buying things. Yay.
Lol! I just went there last night with Wes. I didn't buy anything but I sure looked hard to see what else we (quilters) might be able to use!!! Have fun!!!!
Lol! That is good news!
I use the suction cup lifters on my smaller rulers as a handle..
Those work great!
Your earlier video inspired me to buy the US General 5 draw mechanics cart in white. I was hooked. During their Black Friday/Christmas sale I bought the 9 drawer Yukon in white… the mechanics cart is my embroidery station. Machine easily sits on top and I can still access the area under the cover. The Yukon is dedicated to my sewing and quilting items….i cross border shopped these from the US back to Canada. I was only charged GST coming back into Canada. The Harbour freight store is 30 mins from my home in Canada. I was able to put the mechanics cart and Yukon easily into the back of my SUV at the same time. The prices starting around Black Friday were cheaper with the exchange than anything locally in Canada. Not sure why your magnetic bar wasn’t working. The US General brand magnetic accessories stick no problem.
The magnetic accessories work . The magnetic bar is only magnetic on one side, so I could either stick it to my cart or stick items to it. But with the magnetic blocks I can do both.
I’m about to head to harbor freight for magnets. I’ve seen people use them to load a quilt on a longarm.
Several quilters commented about that in my first video!
Great ideas 💡 thank you for this. I'll be looking into that magnet bar. I could place it on my Ikea rolling cart😊.
Yes!!! Be sure to get the ceramic blocks too!!!
I love Harbor Freight! And now I can look at it differently ❤
Here is my first HF video if you are interested: ruclips.net/video/11vW47o2OZU/видео.html
Just found your channel
I love Harbor Fright.
I will be buying some of these items
Thank you
Before you go shopping you might want to watch my first harbor freight video for more ideas!
Great ideas thanks
You are so welcome!
I use plastic clamps that come in a bag. They are small. I use them to hold the quilt blocks together when i gather them in rows.
Excellent idea!
Storage organizers are good for my bag hardware / supposed to be for fishing. Work well for Kam snaps as well.
Great tip!
Great ideas. I had heard that Harbor Freight was a good place to buy storage containers but hadn’t gone in yet.
Here is my first video on Harbor Freight if you are interested: ruclips.net/video/11vW47o2OZU/видео.html
I bought those bars from
Harbor Freight. I put it on my 6:35 wall. . I sewed metal washers which did not stick to those HF magnetic bars.
I will try ceramic magnets
They work really well!
That older is a wonderful idea! I’m getting one!!
Enjoy!
I'm going to my Harbor Freight today!!! Thanks so much
You are most welcome!
Hemostats are great to thread machine needle too.
Great tip! Thanks for sharing!
I love my locking clamps, I sew too so I got both sizes. I will be going back for more of the items you showed. A small paintbrush is perfect for dusting out my machine. That and my vaccuam.
Great idea!!
My first HF video had some other good ideas also!
All excellent ideas. We don't have a Harbor Freight store in my area but we do have a small hardware store. I will check them out and see what I can incorporate into my sewing space. Thanks so much for sharing.
Do you have a video on what to take on a quilt retreat. I'm an over-packer and any tips would be appreciated.
I’m an over packer, too! I’ve learned (for going to classes, anyway, maybe not retreats) that I need fewer rulers so I’ve reduced those to two. One is a square up, the other is my Grace 24 x 6 1/2 True Cut ruler. I always take my mini iron and wool mini mat because there’s always a line at the provided ironing table. 😘
I like to keep the magnet bar right next to my machine when I’m sewing for my scissors, pins, metal bobbins and my stiletto.
Excellent idea! Thanks for sharing!!!
Trudy, I do have several videos for this topic: Here is one on what I put in my "To Go Quilt Bag": ruclips.net/video/zlYUnIgK1sM/видео.html
Here is another one: ruclips.net/video/L2TaMtCZNS8/видео.html
I didn't buy anything from your videos but I did by a two organizers set so that I could have my threads and needles and pens and stuff right on my sewing table , easy to reach
That's a great idea!
My husband got me hooked on Harbor Freight
Lol! Yes! Wes took me there too and I really enjoy looking there now!!!!
Make sure you place a bungee cord holding the sides. Your boxes will slip out very soon after you move. Lots of great ideas.
Thanks for the tip!
Loved this video! And you are so adorable! Thinking about getting one of the tool boxes on wheels because I want a better cutting station.
If you haven't seen my first HF video, you can watch it here: ruclips.net/video/11vW47o2OZU/видео.html
The Husky table works great for a cutting station because the height is adjustable. Some of them have a couple of drawers. This table can also double as a sewing station.
So many useful tips
Glad you think so!
I buy the carpet cutter blades at HF. They're about $2 for a pkg of 2 blades. They fit perfectly in my 45mm rotary cutter. Often times they're on sale for $1.49.
Thanks! I'll have to check that out.
Thanks for sharing!
I have a ginormous hemostat and it’s fantastic for turning skinny projects
Lol! That maybe my next purchase from there!
Great ideas as usual!
Thank you! 😊
Where did you find the flat project containers you showed on the cart near the end of the video? Thank you
Amazon
Great ideas
Thank you!
New to your videos! Great ideas.
Yay! Thank you!
I have the cart. It is also handy for heavy groceries.
Great idea!
Yes, I use mine for groceries too. It is perfect for my machine but has so many other uses.
I bought two white rolling tool chests at Home Depot got them on sale! Can’t beat the quality or price!
Nice!! I bet they work great!!!
I purchased the red tool box for my sewing room.
I love red! It is my favorite color!!!! How do you like it?
I love it. It has wonderful different options for organizing my supplies. I also got the magnetic hooks. I also bought a carpenter square for working with quilts.@@thesimplequilter7499
I have gotten a metal square, a magnetic dish and a speed square.
Great choices!
New to sewing I will be shopping at harbor frieght
April, Here is the first video I put out on Harbor Freight. It has some additional ideas you might want to see before you shop there. Enjoy! ruclips.net/video/11vW47o2OZU/видео.html
@@thesimplequilter7499 thank you
Anyone who is Canadian? Princess Auto! I did a quick search and they have many items like Harbour Freight. They may not be pretty like some items but they sure are reasonably priced. Hubby and I are planning a shopping run soon!
Thank you for sharing that great info!
May I ask what sewing machine you use? Please ?
A Bernina and I have a Juki
@@thesimplequilter7499 Thank you!
These are several examples of the pink tax.... We all know that similar versions of these are sold to quilters and other crafters for significantly more money. It's very smart to get them at a store like harbor freight because you're going to save a ton of money.
Thanks for sharing!
I have bought my 45 replacement blades there
Thanks for sharing!
How about a 2" x 48" ruler. I place clear textured 1" medical tape from the drugstore on all the back edges of all my rulers so they don't slide.
Great idea! Thanks for sharing!
Haven’t seen you in a long time. I hope you’re doing well.
I took a break and now I am posting less often. I am trying for one post a week now.
You can use the extra swabs to clean your car
Excellent idea!!!
Quilt tools at Harbor Freight????? That's crazy!
They have some pretty nice things quilters can use at pretty good prices!
Your Harbor Freight must be much better than mine…I went there and found absolutely nothing but 3 tiny brushes to clean my sewing machine. You always seem to get good stuff.
Lol! I'm so sorry you didn't find anything!
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Thank you!
We don’t have a Harbor Freight
I think you can order online!
My main complaint about HF is finding anything Made in America/USA.
I hadn’t noticed that…
So excited to try these all out!😊🧵
Be sure to watch my first HF video for more ideas! Here is the link: ruclips.net/video/11vW47o2OZU/видео.html Thanks for watching!
Thank you!