American Patchwork & Quilting – October 2019

TIDY YOUR

SEWING ROOM

Get organized with

simple tools that make

a big difference.

1. MAGNETIC PIN WAND

The magnetic end allows you to

quickly and easily pick up pins

from your work surface or fl oor.

$5.99; dritz.com

2. RULER HOLDER
   Organize rulers and templates
   in an acrylic device made
   specifi cally for this function.
   Three size options allow you to
   choose a holder that fi ts your
   work space. The small and
   medium holders have fi ve slots;
   the large holder has 10. Starting at
   $12.74; countryplasticsia.com


3. GRABBIT BOBBINSAVER
   Contain up to 66 plastic or metal
   bobbins in a pliable plastic square
   storage tray. Threads won’t
   unwind or get tangled.
   $11.95; schmetzneedles.com


4. TULIPS BOBBIN CLAMPS
   Keep bobbin threads in place
   with rubber tulip-shape clamps.
   The clamps fi t two standard
   bobbin sizes. $11.29/pack of 12;
   gypsyquilter.com


5. YAZZII THREAD
   ORGANIZER
   Carry and store up to 50 spools of
   thread in a clutch-style organizer
   available in seven colors. Four
   see-through zipper pockets keep
   thread secure and visible. Elastic
   straps in the center can hold
   scissors and other small tools.
   $39.95; yazzii.com

FROM THE CRAFTS LAB

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12 APQ • October 2019