The notions we sell are the ones we use ourselves. These are the
notions Nancy explains how to use in her classes. If you don't find what
you are looking for send us an e-mail
and keep watching for new additions to our inventory.
Click on the item you are interested in to jump to that item, or just scroll
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Thread
Caddy
by Pat Campbell. The perfect thread caddy for appliqué lovers.
Can hold up to 48 - 220 yard spools, or twelve 820 yard spools, with a notions pocket, too. (sold without notions pictured)
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Desk
Needle Threader
by Clover. Don't let the price scare you off. You will
never regret purchasing this miracle threader. Quickly thread most
needles, including quilting betweens with quilting thread! We LOVE
this threader, you will too!! Item # 226. Price: $15.00
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Pattern Transfer Paper.
For precision tracing of appliqué or quilting lines onto fabric. Contains no wax or grease;
erases like pencil, washes out of fabric; economical--can be used again and
again. The product we recommend for transferring our
2 Fabric Appliqué
Quilt patterns onto dark fabric. Each sheet is 18" x 24".
Transfer paper manufactured by Saral ®
Paper Corp. Made in USA.
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1 inch x 6 inch Needleturn Ruler.
We designed this ruler especially to help appliquérs. The lines 3/16
inch from the long edges of this special ruler indicate the perfect
turn-under for needleturn appliqué. And besides it is just a really
handy, easy to see, acrylic ruler.
Item #237. Price: $3.00 |
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3-in-1 Color Tool - New &
Improved
by Joen Wolfrom, C&T Publishing. Finally, a really useful
and usable color tool with easy-to-reference numbered color swatches.
Also includes two value finders in red and green, fabric preview windows,
and handy carry case. This wonderfully designed tool will help you
choose new color combinations and give you increased color confidence.
Item # 132. Price: $17.00
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Pendant Lamp
by Quilt Craft. A lightweight lamp you wear around your neck.
It shines light where you need it on your handwork. Operates with AC
power plug only. Weighs only 7.5 ounces. Item #133. Price:
$85.00.
This produces a much brighter light, over a larger area than the Beam and
Read lights below. |
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While the Beam & Read lights are not as bright as the
Pendant Lamp (above) they have the added flexibility of being operated by
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Beam N Read
LED 3 personal light.
The newest portable reading & working light with adjustable neck strap for
light anywhere you need it. With 3 LED bulbs that never burn out, the
4 AA batteries (included) last at least 120 hours. This light can also be
operated with the optional DC adapter, and the 4x magnifier, sold
below.
A great gift for yourself, or anyone who needs extra light with hands
free. Nurses, fishermen, and quilters love them! Use them for
camping, emergencies, commuting, crafting, sewing...
During
a power outage we found these personal lights to be indispensable!
No dangerous burning candles, and our hands were free to do whatever needed
to be done. Everyone in your house needs one of these lights.
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Sewing Gauge with
Movable Slider by Dritz.
Use to measure echo quilting lines, or dozens of other things.
#211. Price: $1.60 |
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Retractable Holder.
Never misplace your scissors again. Clip this handy gadget to your
clothing, attach a pair of scissors, and your
scissors are always within reach. Black or white plastic case, cord expands to
34".
Item #217. Price: $4.00
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Washout Pencil Valu-Pak by EZ Quilting.
Three colors included in the pack: red, white & blue. Perfect
for marking light and dark fabrics. Marks fabric easily and brushes or washes off
fabric with little effort.
Item #216. Price: $4.00 for pack of 3
These are large diameter pencils which do not fit in standard pencil
sharpeners. The sharpener we sell below will sharpen these
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Washout Marking Pencil
by EZ Quilting. Single
pencils available in white, red and blue. Marks fabric easily and brushes or washes off
fabric with little effort.
Price: $1.50 each
These are a large diameter pencil which do not
fit in standard pencil sharpeners. The sharpener we sell below
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Fabric Marker pencils
by Pat Campbell. Soft lead for easy
marking; 5 pencils per package; white only. Item #236. Price: $8.50
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Pencil
Sharpener by Nifty Notions.
A metal sharpener for both normal and fat
pencils (3/8 inch). This sharpener works for both types of pencils we
sell above. Made in Germany. Item #221. Price: $2.50
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Quilt Needle Threader
by Clover. Attractive needle threader for fine needles.
Black tab assists with visibility and threading. Special steel wire.
Item # 222. Price: $6.50
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Appliqué
Pins by Clover.
These short pins are great for appliqué work. Polyester resign
heads, which in my test did not melt with a hot iron. They come in a handy plastic container.
3/4"
(2cm) long, steel, made in Japan. Item # 201. Price: $6.80
per package.
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Patchwork
Pins by
Clover.
Glass head pins with very sharp points are great for pin basting. They come in a handy plastic container.
1-5/16"
long, made in Japan. Item #202. Price: $7.00
per package.
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Appliqué
Needles by John James.
Standard Straw (milliner) needles. These long, thin needles are great for hand
appliqué.
25 needles per package.
Gold 'n Glide
Milliners (straw) needles. These long, thin needles are great for hand
appliqué. A new patented coating on these needles make them glide
effortlessly through your fabric.
10 needles per package.
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Big Eye Quilting
Needles by John James.
A traditional quilting needle with a longer, embroidery-style eye for
quick and easy threading. Experienced quilters also note that a long
eye is less likely to shred specialty threads like metallics and pearl
cotton. Made of steel in England.
Gold 'n
Glide Big Eye quilting needle. The same quilting needle as
described above, with a new patented coating so the needle glides
effortlessly through your fabric. 10 needles per package.
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Click here to learn:
How to select the right size
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Thumb Thimble. For those of you who quilt with
your thumb. These thimbles have deep dimples to hold the needle, and
an open tip for comfort. Price: $8.00
Very sad news: These thimbles are no
longer being manufactured! We have enough in stock of just a few sizes
to continue to sell them on-line. But when these are gone, that is it.
We will be looking for some kind of substitute, but have not had any luck
when we have looked in the past.
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8"
Bent Handle, Knife Edge Shears by Gingher.
These scissors are ground with a very sharp edge and will cut through
greater thicknesses of fabric than will other scissors and shears.
Especially good for cutting out Hawaiian quilt appliqués, or any fabric. Boxed and with a
plastic molded sheath.
Price: $32.00
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8"
Spring-Action Dressmaker's Shears by Gingher.
These scissors have a gentle spring-action that opens after each cut so
projects are almost effortless. The longer blades trim seams, cut
patterns, and with the precision-ground knife edge, cut multiple layers of
fabric easily, all the way to the points. The bent handle creates a
comfortable working position across a table top or counter. Packaged in a
nice metal box for gift giving and storage.
Price: $45.00
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4"
Pocket Scissors by Gingher.
Blunt-nosed scissors, great for appliqué. Safety is what we have in
mind with these scissors, lessens the chance of poking yourself when
hanging on a ribbon
around your neck, or on your Retractable holder!
Approved for carrying on US airlines (blunt nose & short blades). Item # 220. Price: $24.00
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1/4" (6mm) Bias Tape Maker by
Clover. OK, this notion has nothing to do with Hawaiian
Quilting--BUT, is a necessary tool for Celtic
Knotwork Appliqué and Stained Glass
Appliqué--both of which Nancy teaches. Item #200. Price:
$6.50 |
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Synthrapol
by G&K. Use to wash
hand dyed fabrics for the first time. Great for removing excess
dye. 4 ounce bottle. Item #224. Price: $3.00 |
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