(C) Daily Kos This story was originally published by Daily Kos and is unaltered. . . . . . . . . . . DK Quilt Guild: Sewing Tools [1] ['This Content Is Not Subject To Review Daily Kos Staff Prior To Publication.'] Date: 2023-10-15 DK Quilt Guild: A place for quilters to gather, share ideas, projects, and to make the world a better place, one quilt at a time. Join us and share your thoughts, projects, questions, and tips. Quilters here are at many different levels of skill. Beginners and non-quilters are welcome, too. We NEED diarists! Your diary can be elaborate and full of photos, a simple story of your own quilting history or that of someone you love, a discussion of a current project or a technique you're learning, new adventures... You could post quilt retreat-day recipes (things like crockpot meals, so food appears without much attention from you)… We could do show and tell or open thread, also, but either way, we need diarists to host. It is EASY if you're willing to take the chance.We NEED diarists! Your diary can be elaborate and full of photos, a simple story of your own quilting history or that of someone you love, a discussion of a current project or a technique you're learning, new adventures... You could post quilt retreat-day recipes (things like crockpot meals, so food appears without much attention from you)… We could do show and tell or open thread, also, but either way, we need diarists to host. It is EASY if you're willing to take the chance. Diary Schedule 10/22/23 — OPEN 10/29/23 — OPEN 11/05/23 — OPEN ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I received this message from Glen. Cool Antique Treadle Sewing Machine, 1910 Singer (Ser. # G121059) is available from Glen The Plumber. Please contact him directly, if you’re interested. Hi Pam, Hope all is well in your world. we are currently getting ready to move and bring my mother-in-law with us. We found a 1910 Singer sewing machine in her storage closet. A few suggested the somebody at the DK Quilt Guild might be interested in giving it a good home, and found you seem to be running the group currently. It is missing the belt. also a few screws in one of the table hinges but otherwise seems in good condition. The machine is currently in Santa Clara, CA. We would be happy just to see somebody make good use of it. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A self-healing cutting mat. Use a medium or large mat. Always store it flat and out of direct sunlight. Extreme heat will warp the mat. Maci loves to watch and relax on it. Maci Quilters use tools, supplies and gadgets to create their quilts. Quilters also have some extra tools that aren't essential, and I would call them "toys". These are the most important tools, IMHO. I would be lost without these valuable tools. Rotary Cutters: Basic Cutter: Ergonomic Rotary Cutter: Maci inspecting the rulers A quilting ruler is especially designed for the rotary cutter and mat. A 6"x12" ruler with increments in both directions; to help with precise cutting. Sewing machines are like cars. Singer Feather Weight Sewing Machine There are very expensive models and less expensive models. As long as your machine is in good working order; and you can use a sharp needle (size 80) you're good. Make sure you have 1/4" foot or guide. I prefer Schmetz machine needles; size 80/12 for piecing and size 75/11 for quilting. Questions regarding the type of needle to use; ask where they sell or repair sewing machines. Fabric long shears used only for your sewing projects. My best friend is the seam ripper. You'll want it sharp; dull seam rippers can stretch the fabric. 100% cotton thread; no blends work the best for cotton piecing. Pins should be extra-long with glass heads. The pin cushion holds sharp pins safely. The emery strawberry sharpens your pins. Do you have any tools that you prefer? Please share those and your projects. [END] --- [1] Url: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2023/10/15/2199570/-DK-Quilt-Guild-Sewing-Tools?pm_campaign=front_page&pm_source=latest_community&pm_medium=web Published and (C) by Daily Kos Content appears here under this condition or license: Site content may be used for any purpose without permission unless otherwise specified. via Magical.Fish Gopher News Feeds: gopher://magical.fish/1/feeds/news/dailykos/