Favorite thing Friday - wrist pin cushion

If you sew, you NEED a wrist pin cushion.

 

This is why I love them:

The pins are always close by.

While sitting at the machine you can pull pins from fabric and not have to look for your pin cushion to put them in.

The pin cushion does not scoot away from you while you are trying to use it.

They are pretty, well at least mine is.

I got this one at the Country Living Fair in Atlanta, Georgia a couple of years ago. My dear husband took me on a mommy vacation without the children. It is made with handmade felt from a family owned business "The Au Gres Sheep Factory" that harvests wool from their sheep. Made in Michigan "Ewe" S.A.

 

Favorite Thing Friday - KAM Snaps

KAM Snaps and snap pliers are a relatively new tool for me. I just love them though. I can't believe I've been sewing and crafting this long without them!

They are easy peasy to do. I borrowed by sister-in-laws metal snap pliers before I bought my KAM Snap pliers and it was a bit confusing. I had to read the directions each time I went to put on a snap to make sure I had it right, but with KAM snaps it isn't confusing at all. Really simple actually.

 

All you do is poke a hole in each side of the fabric using the auger tool.

Poke the backside of the snap through this hole.

Put the inside portion of the snap over the pokey part sticking through the hole.

Put the pliers over the top and bottom.

Apply firm pressure with the pliers.

You're done.

Do the same for the other side, using the other inside piece.

They look so professional and the color selection is great!

Cost is very reasonable.

I use them on bibs, bags, paci holders, diapers, and to add accessories to clothes?


If you try them I'm sure you'll list them as a favorite too.

 

Favorite thing Friday- Ruffle Foot

This week I've been really putting my ruffle foot to the test. Together we just turned 16 yards of t-shirt knit fabrics into 7 1/2 yards of fun and funky ruffles. I cannot tell you how great a ruffle foot is to have if you make a lot of girls' clothing. It really gives professional looking results. Instead of pulling thread to gather fabric, I just set the foot to make the appropriate size pleat and run it through the machine. In just a couple of minutes I have awesome ruffles. This is especially great when I need to make a long length.

I purchased mine at my favorite sewing shop, Kelley's Pins and Needles, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. They give a discount on any accessories purchased with a machine, and I picked up the ruffle foot the same time as my new Janome sewing machine. They both really make sewing enjoyable. If you stop by and see Kelley, tell her Kate sent you.

Happy Sewing!