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0806It’s lightweight enough
to be transported to a
workshop or retreat.01 | MAGIC FORK PINS
Accurately align seams or pin
appliqué and foundation-piecing
fabrics fl at before sewing using
0.5-millimeter double-prong pins that
have heat-resistant grips.
$12.99 for set of 30;
connectingthreads.com
02 | THE COMPACT
CRAFT ORGANISER
Transport your English paper piecing
or hand-appliqué projects in a Yazzii
carrier, which is available in eight
colors. Its fi ve zipper pouches of
varying sizes have room for all your
supplies. $27.50; paperpieces.com
03 | SEWTITES DOTS
Hold hand-sewing projects in place
or thicker materials, such as cork or
denim, together with small magnets.
$20 for fi ve; sewtites.com04 | QUILT STAMPS
Use Rinske Stevens Design stamps
in a variety of popular hand-piecing
shapes to mark cutting and piecing
lines on fabric. The clear stamps and
acrylic stamp blocks make it easy to
fussy-cut. Memento acid-free ink is
available in both light and dark colors
so it can be seen on any color fabric.
Template sets start at $15.95,
acrylic stamp blocks start at $8.95,
ink pads are $7.99 each;
byannie.com
05 | QUILT FINISHING TUMBLER
Fuel up for a day of sewing using an
insulated tumbler embellished with a
quilt-related saying.
$24.95; apqshop.com
06 | 2-IN-1 WOOL PRESSING MAT
The Mountain Mist 18×24" wool
pressing mat features a removable
center for on-the-go sewing. The mat
absorbs heat, so it’s like pressing from
both sides of the fabric.
$79.99; nancysnotions.com07 | GEMINI MINI
A compact manual-crank die-cutting
machine off ers a good entry point
for those new to die-cutting. It has a
3"-wide opening and can be paired
with a variety of metal dies, including
the Gemini Multi Media English Paper
Piecing 1" Die Set, which has dies that
can cut through multiple fabric layers
at a time and have open centers so
are useful in fussy cutting.
$44.95 for die-cutting machine,
$14.95 for die set;
crafterscompanion.com
08 | WATERBLOCKER
SKIN CREAM
A jar of natural beeswax cream
soothes hands that are dry from
handling, washing, and pressing
fabric. The nongreasy, no-scent
formula from Honey Guy lasts up to 8
hours and won’t stain fabric.
$13 for 4-ounce jar;
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