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Heat Resistant Template Plastic
I have been working with a heat resistant template plastic for many years to do prepared edge hand and machine applique techniques. Recently I found a plastic I like just a little better. It is writeable on both sides. It holds up beautifully using a medium dry heat setting on the iron. More good news.....it feeds through the copy machine with ease. I am loving this new plastic. To find out more see the "Free Tutorials" at the top of the website page. Package includes four sheets that are 8 1/2" x 11". Recommended retail is $10.95.$10.95 |
Perfect Adapter
Some of you have asked about an "adapter" to change the outside measurements on the Perfect Adjustable Square to whole numbers....they are currently only adjustable to 1/2" increments. GOOD NEWS! We just recieved the new adapter which makes the interior square adjustable from 5 1/2" up to 21 1/2" and the exterior square adjustable from 11" up to 26". The adapter is a slightly different color so that it stands out from your other pieces. Comes as a 4-piece set. $4.99 |
Perfect Adjustable Square
One of my most feared steps, related to applqiue, is when I have to square the block after I have finished my applique. I, like many other appliquers, prefer to cut our background fabric larger and then square the block to size when the applique is complete. The reason I have always hesitated at this step is....what if I do it incorrrectly and have to make the block over again? With the Karen Kay Buckley's Perfect Adjustable Square™ the fear is removed. This pacakge includes: 4 corner units, 4 one inch, 4 two inch, 4 four inch. 4 eight inch pieces and the 4 one and half inch "adapter" pieces which are 24 pieces in all. These pieces snap together similar to a puzzle piece. It will allow you to build a square from 4", the inside of the square is in whole numbers, and up to a 26" square, the outside is in 1/2" increments. You can easily use your rotary cutter along the outside of these acrylic pieces. You can build 32 sizes. The "adapter" allow you to adjust the square to 1/2" increments on the inside and whole numers on the outside. These four pieces have a blue tint. Also included in the package is a red felt bag in which to store all of your pieces. Click on the link below to watch a video The recommended retail is $76.95
Patty Goodsell shared a chart she created to help assemble differing size squares. Please click on the word "link" to view Patty's chart. Thanks Patty for sharing this information. $76.95 |
Hammer
This little jeweler's hammer can come in handy when connecting the pieces for the Karen Kay Buckley's Perfect Adjustable Square. $5.00 |
Heidi Proffetty's Precision Tweezers
I love Heidi's ultra fine precision tweezers. I have found several uses for them. I'm using them mostly while working at my longarm....to help with threading, to remove stray threads, etc. $17.95 |
Grip Dots
Do you have problems with your ruler/rulers slipping? Simply apply these clear dots to the underside of your ruler and they will slip no more. There are 24 large grips and 24 small grips per package. Dont make the same mistake I did and remove the small dots from the center of the large circles and toss them!! $5.99 |
Clover Bias Makers - 1/4"
In addition to using this tool to make binding for your quilts another excellent use is for stems. The way the bias maker folds the strips of fabric all you need to do is applique the edge. Because of the way the raw edges are folded the strips are easy to sew by hand or by machine. This works well for both bias and grain strips.
The retail price is $6.75 Sale price $4.05 While supplies last$4.05 |
Red Felt Pouch
IMPORTANT- this pouch/envelope style is included in the package with the Perfect Adjustable Square.There were requests to purchase just the felt bag. The bag is 8 1/2" high x 10 1/2" across. The design is similar to a large envelope. It is made from a stiff red felt fabric. It closes with a single snap. It is large enough to hold the Perfect Adjustable Square, adapter and jewelry hammer. I'm sure you can find lots of good uses for this little pouch. $3.00 |
Lap App
I love and use my Lap App for all of my hand sewing. This small adjustable lap table provides a rest for hands making it ideal for applique and handwork. The Lap App is made of Natural Baltic Birch and Pine woods and features special Stark Knobs making it easy to adjust. The base, which sits in one's lap, measures 12" x 8" and includes 3 spindles for thread storage and an extra strong magnet to prevent needles from getting lost. The center pedestal measures approximately 5" high and can be adjusted in mutiple directions-up/down and forward/backward. The rectangular top surface also measures 12" x 8" and pivots to be flat or diagonal to suit the application and the user's preference. It features a non-slip area for tracing...when the fabric cover is removed. The cover is washable. It also comes with a ironable fabric cover. Recommended retail is $69.99 Your price is $52.50...a 25% discount $52.50 |
Templar
No longer in stock. See top of page for Karen Kay Buckley's Heat Resistant Plastic |
Thread Pick
The soft touch thread pic hides broken threads. Pull threads to the inside of the project, never to be seen again! Remove unwanted stray threads caught between the top and batting. Correct mistakes in corners. Use to hold your project in place while stitching. Push edges for quick turn applique projects. In surging, use to hide serger tails in the seam. Easily repair snags in sweaters and knitted items I love using this little tool to pull and remove darker threads from under lighter fabrics when I am quilting. $8.95 |
Totally Stable
I love this for my machine applique. Stabilizes virtually any fabric in seconds with no time-consuming pinning. It will eliminate annoying shifting, sliding and puckering of your material. Excess then tears away easily and leaves no sticky residue. This is sold by-the-yard. It is 40" wide. $2.99 |