Tuesday, March 26, 2013

My Favorite Things: Marking Tools

Washi Tape:

Washi tape is one of my favorite things, but not for the same reason as some people. I love it for marking my machine, particularly for hexagons. I also used it to mark the 1/2 seam line when making my messenger bags recently. I love that it's not super sticky. It won't leave a residue on your machine. Fabric will slide right over top when sewing. It comes in bright colors, and is easy to see. Plus, it's just pretty.


How to sew hexagons without marking.

I'll be throwing in several rolls of washi tape on Friday for the giveaways!

Clover Hera Marker:


I love this little tool. I can't even remember how many projects I've used it on. Rather than mark a quilt with a fabric pen or marker, this handy little guy just leaves a crease in the fabric. I admit that marking my fabric (particularly the tops of quilts) with anything, even fabric approved, gives me heartburn. I just worry that it might not wash out. I mostly use this tool to mark quilting lines when straight-line quilting, but it's perfect for marking seam lines as well.

Here are a few quilts I've used it on:

Crooked Cabins

NY Beauty Mini

Thangles Mini

Trimmed Lattice
I'm throwing in a Hera Marker for our Friday giveaway as well!

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19 comments:

  1. TrudieMarch 26, 2013 at 5:29 AM

    I love the washi tape for marking lines on my sewing machine. I LOVE your quilts, particularly the lattice. It speaks to me this morning.

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  2. PeggyMarch 26, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    I love the look of your quilts. So interesting.

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  3. rubyslipperz1052March 26, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    I'd heard about Washi Tape...but, your post brought a whole new (BRIGHT) light to it's use! thanks for sharing!

    PS - AWEsome quilts too!!

    hugZ,
    annie

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  4. FrankieMarch 26, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    Your quilts are beautfiul! Why have I never thought to use washi tape on my machine??? It sure beats using plain old painters tape. :D

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  5. Teje KarjalainenMarch 26, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    Great idea Kati! I would love to try the Hera marker as i also hate to mark anything on my quilts. Sunny wishes! x Teje

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  6. Anne / Springleaf StudiosMarch 26, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    I'm always struggling to find an acceptable way to mark quilt tops. Haven't tried a Hera marker yet but perhaps I will.

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  7. felicityMarch 26, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    I *really* need to get myself a Hera marker! Can't wait for the giveaway!

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  8. DorisMarch 26, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    Thank you for showing the Hera Marker. It would be perfect for what I'm doing these days. I know I have one - somewhere - just wish I could find it.

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  9. SharMarch 26, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    I love the tools that you use! Your ideas are great!

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  10. The Slow QuilterMarch 26, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    Looking forward to the giveaway, love to get my hands on some of that washi tape. I also love the Hera Marker it is great.

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  11. AngieMarch 26, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    I haven't seen this tape before, and I'm in love. :D I would love to have a roll of that.

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  12. CindyMarch 26, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    Thanks for the great ideas!

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  13. FranziskaMarch 26, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    I think someday I'll try a Hera Marker, too. I read a lot about it.

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  14. CindyMarch 26, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    I LOVE my Hera marker. I use it OFTEN !!!! So much better than marking up a quilt! Too funny, I recently shared the Hera Marker on my blog as well.

    Never saw the washi tape in "designs'. Like it!!

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  15. PtcquilterMarch 26, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    I have used the Hera marker for a long time the Washi Tape is new to me. Thank you for sharing.

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  16. Katy CameronMarch 26, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    I've loved catching up on all your favourites, even if I do now have Julie Andrews stuck in my head...

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  17. thepalmierifamilyMarch 27, 2013 at 4:13 AM

    It's fun to see all of your favorite things! I've never used washi tape. I hope that I can find some in Italy. :)

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  18. terrieannieMarch 28, 2013 at 11:35 PM

    I've only seen posts about washi tape, but I sounds (and looks) very cool!

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  19. CourtMarch 30, 2013 at 9:20 PM

    This is SUCH a wealth of information! I feel like I am reading trade secrets! LOVE it!

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