Category: Tools
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Tupperware in my studio: part 5
When I bought this little piece of Tupperware, it was described as a business card holder. (I’ve also seen them described as recipe card holders, which makes more sense since Tupperware mostly makes food-related items.) Sadly, I was disappointed that, at 4″ wide, it is a little too big to properly hold a 3-1/2″ business…
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Tupperware in my studio: part 4
I have always been drawn to little boxes and bags; maybe it’s because I enjoy organizing things. In any case, I can always find lots of uses for these little Tupperware clamshell boxes. I’m not sure, but they may have been called “Packables.” I like that the lid is permanently attached so I can’t lose…
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Tupperware in my studio: part 3
I love to use this piece of Tupperware whenever I have to pack up my stuff for a workshop that I am taking. I think it may have originally been called “Lunch ‘N Things.” The largest center section could fit a sandwich and the left hand section would probably fit a juice box. If you’re…
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Tupperware in my studio: part 2
This piece of Tupperware is what I use for my cash box when I speak and teach at quilt guilds. It would probably also work well as a small organizing box for when you travel to a workshop. It is a nice, sleek size, just 10-1/2″ by 5-1/2″ by 2-1/2″. It has rounded corners on…
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Tupperware in my studio: part 1
Many years ago when DD#2 was just an infant, I used to sell Tupperware. I’m still a big fan. Now that we are just a household of two, I don’t need as much Tupperware in my kitchen so it’s an extra bonus that some of it has found its way into my studio. Most people…
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My new blue chair
My new blue chair has arrived! This is one of those ergonomic chairs that lets you adjust everything from the height, the tilt, and the lumbar support. I can’t wait for life to settle down enough for me to put in some serious time getting to know it. While I haven’t been blogging over the…
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Tutorial: Using a gray scale tool
One thing I’ve learned about myself is that I need things to be organized in logical ways so my brain can process it all more easily. I started college when I was only 17, before I consciously realized this about myself. Even though I really liked my college textile art professor, I could never quite…
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Product Review: rotating cutting mat
Last year, I took advantage of a terrific sale and finally got an 12″ by 12″ Olfa Rotating Self-Healing Rotary Mat. I hesitated, wondering if I would like it, but I am pleased with how much I really do like it. I hesitated buying it because years ago I had an earlier version of a…
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Even my tape is blue
I play a little game with myself. Whenever possible, I only buy blue things; specifically, cobalt blue things. That immediately limits the number of things I buy, especially over the last decade since cobalt blue hasn’t exactly been in vogue lately. My own bias aside, I think every quilter should keep blue tape in their…
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Improvised marking
Today was Craft Day at our little church. It’s a really nice time where the ladies can all gather together for food and fellowship. We each bring whatever craft we like and sit and work and chat. Ahhh…relax! I grabbed the Sapphire Star quilt I’ve been hand quilting. It’s been sitting for several months and…