This lovely parcel arrived yesterday from Caryn. I'd entered her giveaway for an Abe Head square for my civil war blocks and was one of the lucky winners. When the envelope arrived I was a little baffled at the size of it, then I opened it up and found, not only the lovely square I'd won, but a sweet little appliqued kitchen towel, a very yummy piece of CW fabric a candle and a lovely little scissor Pal. Thank you so much Caryn, your parcel was such a lovely surprise and the contents are very much appreciated.
Today's mail brought a parcel all the way from Christine in Ohio. Christine had very sweetly offered to send me some black and whites. I was expecting scraps, so you can imagine my joy when I opened the box to find these beautiful fat quarters sitting neatly tucked inside along with the little card. Thank you so much Christine, you have truly blessed me, and these fabrics will look wonderful stitched into Luke's quilt.
Now is the time for some of my questions. Who better to ask than fellow quilters. Below is a photo of a little quilt pattern I won some time ago. Yesterday I started and finished the first of a couple of reversible aprons for Jenna's birthday this year. I thought I'd like to make up a nice kitchen parcel for her. I'm not sure if those acrylic type bake ware products are available in Aussie yet so I thought I'd get a couple of those and applique these little cupcakes onto some pretty pink checked kitchen towels. So this is where the question comes in ( long winded aren't I?) Does anyone know where I can find these towels in a pretty pink check, I'm also looking for pink kitchen tools, like spatulas and measuring cups and have absolutely no idea where to look. So if you could point me in the right direction, I sure would be one happy mama.
My iron died last week, fortunately I always keep a cheap $6 spare in the cupboard, so it's doing the job, only just, until I can shop this weekend. The last iron I had was a Braun and I liked the functions on it, it was nice and heavish, turned itself off every 10 minutes etc. I looked at Hancock's at the Rowenta irons, and have to say I just about had heart failure when I saw the price. $100 for an iron....... So what are your suggestions, is the Rowenta iron a good investment, or is there another iron you would recommend?
Last question, I have a large 16 inch square ruler that has absolutely no grip at all, the darn thing slips and slides all across the fabric. So trying to square up a block with it is next to impossible. Is there some type of product I can use to put on the back of the ruler to stop the slipping, without it interfering with the ability to use the ruler?
Happy Stitching, and thank you for taking the time to help me out with these little dilemmas.
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Again, no life here so I was sitting in anticipation of your next post.
1. Walmart carries some pink items, I just saw some great stuff for a really good price. Also JC Pennys carries a line.
2. There is a product out there that looks like little clear plastic bumps to put on the bottom of rulers and there is another product that is like a clear plastic sheet that you apply. Now listen, you didn't really expect me to know the NAMES of the products did you?? LOL
Shoot, forgot about the iron. Mine came from a garage sale and is probably a hundred years old, so no help there....
smile......
I have an old Norelco iron. They are no longer made, but I love it. I also have a Rowenta and I would not buy another one! I know some love them, but not me.
I had a $50 Rowenta and it didn't get hot enough. Consumer Reports recommended the Black and Decker Digital Advantage D2030 as a best iron - $50. I got mine at Bed, Bath and Beyond with a 20% coupon and it seems to get good and hot.
For the rulers you can get Invisigrip to put on the back of the rulers. It looks like a clear sheet of plastic but it had a sticking quality to it that doesn't allow it to move much on fabric. Joann's with your 40% off coupon - about $6 regularly.
I hear those little bumps for rulers aren't so good but I forget why. I have Invisigrip on everything anyway.
Linda
I seen some pink cooking things in at Target here in Aussieland but have also seen them online (I think Nigella does a pink line and I am 99% sure Martha does too)
you can buy a clear contact that you put on the back of your rule's.. it feels like etched glass a little but it works.. I have also seen little dots you put on the back of your rule, but I think this could make it a little harder to see the lines (I have laser cut fluro rule's so not a huge problem for me).. but at a pinch, I stuck some thimble-its on the back of my rule and it worked...
My iron, *sigh* I paid $130 AUD for a sunbeam iron.. and it was wonderful, turned itself off beeped at me if I forgot to turn it off.. but now I have two irons, household one and sewing one, no glue on the clothes this way!
take care
Lissa
I bought Rowenta because I thought it was 'the ONE' to have. It came from Costco and I have returned it 3 times. As long as it works, I like it fine. Thank goodness Costco is generous with their return policy *s*
I don't like the clear dots because the raise the ruler up to much. I use the little round sticky sandpaper dots. They're small enough not to interfere with visibility and cheap enough so that if they are in the wrong spot and interfere you can just peel it off and put a new one in a different spot! I get a box of 36 for about $2--oh they're called fabric grips.
I have the Rowenta from Costco...I've had it about 15 years with no problems except if I'm not careful when I fill it it drips for a few seconds. But it seems a lot of people have had trouble with the later models. Having a cheap standby iron is such a good idea! I am going to have to grab one at walmart :)
Gosh, Ginger Patches said everything I was going to say! Sandpaper dots and I love my Rowenta -- had it for about 15 years. I know a lot of people have had trouble with them though. I love that cupcake pattern -- towels out of that will be really cute!
Lots of great goodies in your mailbox! :-) Well deserved, I might add.
Everyone has given some great suggestions for your ruler slippage. I have a Rowenta but got it on a great sale at Target. I had a Rowenta bite the dust a few years ago in the middle of the night so my DH ran to a 24 hour Walgreens and bought a cheap Hamilton Beach iron. I used that cheapie for several years - nice and hot!
I have used the product Invisigrip and really like it. It really does help with the slipping problem that some rulers have. I bought it at Joann's with my 40% off coupon.
Hi Linda...I use InvisiGrip by Omnigrid (a Dritz company). I really like it...ruler lies flat...no obstruction to vision.
On the subject of irons. I'm such a cheapskate. A few months ago, I bought a new one from ShopKo...a median priced Sunbeam. The 10 minute shut-off is a real pain, but for my age group, I guess it is an important safety feature.
;-p Not sure I like the teflon plate, but oh well. It heats up and steams well...with NO leaking! From all the complaints I've heard about the pricey Rowentas...I think I probably got a good deal.
No help on the pink stuff, sorry. Sounds like a fun project.
Blessings!
I use sandpaper dots on my rulers, I think they do a good job.
Such fun things in the mail. I love that.
Hi! In answer to your dilema's, I have seen a product at the local quilt shops (and may be at Michael's too) they are little sandpaper circles specifically for this (checkout: www.files.quiltknit.com/images/notions/nt108.jpg ) Also you can make your own with a piece of fine sandpaper and a good glue. Also if you want to update your ruler(s) to acheie this then I suggest you look for "Creative Grid" rulers. They are my favorites and they have grips already on them.
As for the iron- if you are going to spend that money look for the Oliso iron-it is awesome! Hope I have helped!
Oh ya and I forgot to tell you that the Oliso iron actually sits on its plate with these cool feet that keep it off the ironing board so it has a no tip safety, it also is awesome for pressiing.(www.oliso.com/iron/index.php and that the creative grid rulers grips are clear and won't get in the way like the sandpaper grips can.
Lovely stuff
Hey Linda! Isn't it nice to get 'surprise' packages in the mail?! Yes, we have the silicone cookware available in Aus - have seen pink, green and blue in a number of shops, but more pink in specialist kitchen shops like Robin's Kitchen - for the 'girlie' girls who like to cook! Tee! Hee! Hee! I haven't had too much of a problem with fabric slipping, but a friend swears by the sandpaper dots.
Have a nice quilting wekend from Norway:-)
how generous of Christine to send you all those black and white fabrics! I look forward to seeing the quilt come together!
I have loved reading everyone's answers to your questions. I've learned a couple of things myself! I have a Rowenta iron that I absolutely love - it gets really hot and steams very well. It was the top of the line when I got it several years ago, but I think they have another one now that is supposed to be even better. I got mine on sale from JoAnn's when it was 40% off.
Such wonderful fabrics you received in the mail! It just makes your day when you get packages from blogger friends, doesn't it?
great presents ........enjoy.....
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