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Sunday Stash: Time Savers

1/18/2015

I'm trying not to add fabric to my stash for a while until I sew down a bit of what's on hand (I firmly refuse to fully fabric fast, though - there are too many amazing lines coming out this spring!), but that hasn't stopped me from acquiring some other new things: tools!

I received the numbered pins as a birthday gift, and just broke them out to use on my last project. They were quite handy - I didn't have to rip out ANY seams for losing track of what row I was on. Talk about a time saver! ; )

The rotary mat was a 50% off coupon purchase at Jo-Ann's last week after using previously mentioned numbered pins on a project with one too many HSTs. I always say I wish it went faster - well, from now on trimming HSTs will go faster!

And finally, I've hung the new ruler rack that my parents gifted me for Christmas. It's wonderful! Before I had them all hanging on two long nails, and every time I needed one, I'd have to shuffle a few others off. I'd end up leaving them about the room because it was such a hassle. Not anymore! (And, yes, that big 12" square hanging underneath does fit in the rack, but as it's right next to my design wall, I wasn't willing to give up the extra inches it stuck out.)

Speaking of saving time, or rather ear marking it, don't forget that this winter's selfish sewing session starts in just two weeks! I hope you'll join me for the 4x7 Sewing Challenge when we'll spend 30 minutes a day sewing for ourselves!

I'm sharing more info about the #4x7sewingchallenge tomorrow - see you then!

#4x7sewingchallenge at Berry Barn Designs

How about you? Any new tools in your stash/studio that are saving you time?

~ Sarah

Linking up with Molli Sparkles' Sunday Stash.

8 Comments

Cathy link

1/18/2015 10:25:46

I discovered the numbered pins a few years ago and love them so much I gifted some this year. And the rotating cutting mat is a huge timesaver! I'm sure you'll love them both.

Yvonne @ Quilting Jetgirl link

1/18/2015 11:16:15

Tools can make such a difference! I really like the rack you got for your rulers... I'm pretty sure I'll be showing that to my husband in just a second... :)

Sarah link

1/18/2015 13:26:12

Ooooo...a rotating mat! I have that on my list for when I am near a JoAnn's store with a good coupon. :) Looking forward to the challenge!

Sarah Goer link

1/18/2015 13:27:46

I just numbered a few of my pins this week... but I use a magnetic pin cushion so I feel like if I number them all I'll forever me sifting through to find the right number. Have you used them enough to have a feeling whether the packaging is helpful or frustrating for regular storage?

Kitty link

1/19/2015 00:10:20

I received numbered pins as a Christmas gift from my hubby! I can't wait to try them out! For now I'm trying to forge through the finishing process on a couple of quilts, so no numbered piecing for me. The rotating mat is DEFINITELY on my list of "I need to get one soon!". Lovely photos :)

Jo link

1/19/2015 18:28:22

I think I need numbered pins... I'm TERRIBLE about mixing up rows and pieces, even when I lay them out and have it set up in front of me as I work lol!

Kathy link

1/27/2015 14:02:24

Oh I must get some of those numbered pins! I too am trying to sew down my fabric stash so spending a little on new tools should be OK!!

Sarah

2/5/2015 22:56:47

Sisters who refuse to fabric fast unite! I will not make promises I know I will not keep. I try to sew my stash, but I'm not a diet person, fabric or food. I bought a rotating cutting mat last month and it is my favourite notion. Every quilt I make I seem to need to trim blocks for accuracy. This makes it so much easier.

Sunday Stash: Time Savers

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