Do you have a stocking to fill? I have just a couple things you might want to add to your list.
Pattern weights.
I have some traditional weights (the red ones) and a special one from the Old Fashioned Baby and some fun ones that are glass paperweights.
See the tracing paper on top of my pattern?
I use the rolls of paper that Nancy's Notions sells that looks like (and probably is) doctor's exam table paper.
I recently added these to my sewing collection. They are mini clips to use in place of pins for things like bias bindings and hems.
And you know I am all about bias bindings!
These will be nice to keep from sewing over pins.
Next is a Chaco line marker. There is a little roller that leaves a chalk mark anywhere.
I used this for the first time at The Sewing Expo in my serger class. I am learning to use it instead of the wash out marker.
This comes in several colors. I like the fact that is it just chalk dust and brushes off easily.
We all use rulers. This is my favorite ruler. It comes in a set of 3, this is the largest.
I like that it is clear and has fine measurements. It is by OMNI. They make a lot of nice quilting rulers and cutting guides.
And this came home with me today. I was killing a little time in Marshalls and happened upon the jewelry display. I had an inkling the hooks would be good for scissors on my sewing counter top.
Can you see the ruler (yellow dots)? This thing is 18" tall.
I think the 'earing' holes will be a nice place to display pins that we sewists collect.
Here it is with a few pair of scissors added.
My favorite Ginghers fit nicely on the rack!
My favorite size Gingher is the G5. I have small hands so this size is great for me for everything from cutting out patterns to trimming French seams to snipping threads.
Merry Christmas to all of my friends! I hope your stockings are stuffed with your favorite things and your holiday season is special.
maggieb!
