Happy holidays, quilters! I just finished all my Christmas shopping (9 days early = happy camper right here!), so I have time for a quick blog post! Here are three amazing quilting tools you should definitely ask Santa for this year! They will save you time and frustration, making you ever more jolly this holiday season, guaranteed!
QUARTER-INCH FOOT
Seriously, how do you not have one of these yet? Seriously. This little puppy is the BEST invention for sewing machines, ever. If you do not buy one for yourself (Santa is probably, backed up by now. It is best to just go ahead and take care of it for him.), then you deserve a lump of coal this year. Buy one! Hurry!
This is what it looks like. See that small black "guide" on the right side of the foot? It allows for effortless quarter-inch seams all the time. It makes piecing so easy, you could do it with your eyes closed, although I do not recommend that.
Tips: Order by brand of machine if you can so the attachment fits perfectly.
Cost: Between $15-25 depending on whether you order online or buy in-store.
WALKING FOOT
This guy is the BEST ... errr ... second BEST invention for sewing machines, ever! They are a little pricey (mine cost $50 for my Janome machine), but worth every penny! This foot feeds your quilt sandwich through your machine in an evenly-paced fashion, making straight-line stitching a breeze.
Tips: Order by brand of machine if you can so the attachment fits perfectly.
Cost: Between $40-60 depending on whether you order online or buy in-store.
And finally, little drummer boy drum roll please ...
SHAPE CUT RULER
Oh Holy Night, this ruler is AMAZING! If you cut strips for piecing, or borders, or binding, and want to do it in a fraction of the time with more consistency, this ruler is for you! I love mine and use it all the time! It is a great investment!
Tips: There may be other brands/versions of this ruler, but I stick with what I know-Shape Cut!
Cost: Between $25-30 depending on whether you order online or buy in-store.
I also think that the Olfa Rotating Cutting Mat is a must-have, but it is so awesome, it deserves it's own blog post! Stay tuned for more great tips and tricks from Happy Harper Quilts.
I hope you get what you want for Christmas, and I really hope you get what I want you to get for Christmas (see above). :-)
Happy quilting, but not while drinking eggnog,
Angela
