Crafting — Quilt Beginnings

By A Mystery Man Writer

Last updated 17 May 2024

COLUMBUS, OHIO AREA: We are your retailer for all things quilting, sewing, and embroidery! Click to learn about what we offer such as Bernina, Baby Lock, Pfaff, & Bernette machines as well as fabric, notions, and classes.
Aleene's Fabric Fusion is a clear water-based non-toxic urethane adhesive that provides a permanent fabric bond. It is easy to apply, machine washable, and does not string while applying to fabric. It dries clear and flexible in 2-4 hours. Use Fabric Fusion to assemble your fabric creations or to attach embellishments. Comes in a 4oz bottle with easy squeeze top.

Fabric folding has never been easier with the help of the Fabric Folding Pen from Clover! Simply add water with a mixture of 4 drops of the concentrated marking solution (included in the package) into pen, draw lines on fabric, then fold. Where the line was drawn, the fabric becomes pliable and easy to fold. Just crease with your fingertips. No pressing required!

We love using it for in-the-hoop projects, origami quilting, or anything where you need a little help with a smooth, flat fold.

When your Fabric Folding Pen runs dry, you need a refill! This 8 ml refill of concentrated marking solution works with the Clover Fabric Folding Pen to make folding fabric easier than ever.

Simply add water with a mixture of 4 drops of the concentrated marking solution into pen (sold separately), draw lines on fabric, then fold. Where the line was drawn, the fabric becomes pliable and easy to fold. Just crease with your fingertips. No pressing required!

We love using it for in-the-hoop projects, origami quilting, or anything where you need a little help with a smooth, flat fold.

This sold gray tea towel is specially designed for applique, embroidery, or any other crafting or embellishment need. The towel measures 20x28 and is made of 100% cotton.
Stop edges from unraveling with Fray Block. This 1.5oz tube features an ultra fine precision tip and dries clear so you can quickly get back to sewing. The results dry clear and are washable and dry-cleanable. Works great for securing serged threads as well as preventing fraying on fabric and ribbon.
Stop edges from unraveling with Fray Check liquid seam sealant. This 0.75oz will put a stop to fraying on fabric.

If you're tired of being stuck by pins, or need a grippier solution for holding multiple layers of fabric together - you need the Wonder Clips! These hinged clips open wide to hold many layers of fabric, with a strong spring that will ensure your project doesn't slip. They are a great alternative to pins, especially if you're working with vinyls, piles, or heavyweight fabrics. The clip base is flat so you can easily stitch right up to the clip before removing, and they have seam allowance markings to help with precision piecing.

The mini version has a more precise tip than the regular, with the same great strength.

These multi-use tweezers are precision instruments and one of our absolute must-haves whenever we're quilting or embroidering! Pick thread, stabilizer, or paper from your project with ease.

Use the back side of your tweezers for picking up crystals and beads or pulling paper from your foundation piecing projects without piercing the fabric. The angled tip is perfect for retrieving hard to reach threads caught in your machine. Use as a stiletto when the tips are closed to score release paper and more. These are the perfect tweezers to have in every sewing room!

These tweezers come with a small protective sheath and Floriani embossed on the side.

Don't leave home without That Purple Thang! This endlessly functional little tool will be your best friend and handiest helper. Use it to push, poke, pull, turn, stuff, or anything! It's a soft plastic stiletto-like tool that will come up with its own uses. A must have for any sewist!
The Quick Press Seam Roller by Lori Holt & It's Sew Emma is the perfect tool to flatten seams and applique shapes! Made of sturdy wood, this seam roller creates fast, flat seams with just the slightest pressure so you can finish your project faster and heat-free.

Use this unique all metal tool as the perfect point turner for home dec and general sewing applications. The generous round ball located at the end prevents the tool from “poking” through the seam.

This “round ball tip” makes a great seam press when turning the item inside out. Simply, run the tool along the seam while giving a good press - no more having to pull the seam out with a pin!

Another great application is to use the tool as a “fabric safe” stiletto - place behind the presser foot to “gather” fabrics, use to smooth out bias tape or any other fabric/trim you are sewing to keep your fingers safe from the needle!

This box of 500 straight safety pins is a must for any sewing studio. They are standard 1 1/8 coiled spring safety pins and come in a sturdy plastic case. Don't be caught without a pin when you need one!
Perfect color, every time! This pocket-sized color wheel reference tool will be your go-to tool for project planning and color selection. Take it to shops, classes, or retreats

You've stitched out your three panels, now it's time to put them on display! This tri-stand is the perfect thing. Each panel is 4 x 9 and features a small openingÂ so you can easily switch out your project season to season. The stand shows offÂ a scrolled decorative top for an extra pop of fun. Design CDs sold separately.

You won't want to make another project without the Wonder Clips! Get 10 to try them out, or stock up with the 100 pack.