Thanks for all your responses and comments about your favorite tools. Some have been surprising!Here are few that have been mentioned:
paintbrush
rotary cutter
clear rulers
seam rippers
chopsticks.......
Don't forget to check out the Trail-Marker GiveAway and let me know what your favorite tool is!
AS FOR ME..
I've been using one of my favorite tools this week. It is the one that I carry around wit
h me in my pocket while working on quilting and beading.... Shown is a picture of my beading kit....with my fav tool kind of hiding on the right, the chaco-liner. I use it to mark out areas to be quilted, or block out shapes for quilting, or as in the other two pictures here...I note where beads may need to go before picking up needle & thread.
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I hadn't thought about marking where I want to put things. I have always just flown by the seat of my pants. :o)
I generally do too but when I start putting larger beads on then I try to mark where they'll go...the outer markings help determine the shape and limits of the area I plan to cover with beads...
Wow your new layout looks amazing Rose! So attractive.
Really interesting to see your tool kit and how you layout your beads. Thanks
Hi R. the little tool kit is a must, especially when the cats like to go for things like my thimble... also makes traveling easier/throw it in the bag and go! Thanks for the lovely comments...
I left a comment yesterday about the "tools" topic, but didn't realize you were the author of Dream Landscapes. I bought that book about a year ago, and made a wall hanging based on the techniques presented in your book. You can see it on my blog, I'm not sure how to create a link.
http://periwinklequilts.blogspot.com/2010/01/christmas-break-is-over.html
I loved the book, and love your technique--it's very easy to work with!
Laura, I did a cut&paste on your link and found the great pieces you worked on...looks like you had a fun & productive holiday break. Thanks so much for sharing them!
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