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Sunday, February 19, 2012
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Mighty Bright Lighted Seam Ripper
My thanks to Stephanie Romney (stuph.from.steph) for her suggestion for a seam ripper.
I have now ordered what I think is a seam ripper with all the features I have been looking for.
Mighty Bright Lighted Seam Ripper has:
Once the seam ripper arrives, I will let you know if it really is as wonderful as it sounds.
You can find this product at
http://www.mightybright.com/Craft-Lights/Lighted-Seam-Ripper-with-Magnifier
I have now ordered what I think is a seam ripper with all the features I have been looking for.
Mighty Bright Lighted Seam Ripper has:
- LED light that lasts 100,000 hours
- 4X Magnifier
- Ergonomic handle
- Light weight
- $9.99
Once the seam ripper arrives, I will let you know if it really is as wonderful as it sounds.
You can find this product at
http://www.mightybright.com/Craft-Lights/Lighted-Seam-Ripper-with-Magnifier
Friday, February 17, 2012
Seam Rippers
Did you know that seam rippers can become dull?
Now that I think about it, it makes sense.
The small forked like crook serves like a little knife to cut your thread.
And if knives become dull, why not seam rippers?
I know YOU probably use this quilting gadget on very rare occasions, but my seam ripper has been almost like a best friend.
We've spent many a late night together over the years, just she and I.
Lets just say I've gotten more than my money's worth :)
I'm trying to break it to her softly, but the time has come for a parting of ways.
She has become DULL DULL DULL.
No big deal to just go out and buy a new seam ripper, right?
When I bought my last one there were simple choices like what color of plastic handle did I like best?
Welcome to the 21st Century!
I did a search for Best Seam Rippers on Amazon.com and had no idea there would be so many results.
Did you know there are seam rippers that come with a magnifying glass?
Nice feature!
Dritz offers one with a light and needle threader.
Oh, another nice feature!
There were multiple choices of colors, and sizes of seam rippers with Ergonomic handles.
This must be the new and exciting feature by the amount of selections.
Just how much continuous ripping does one have to do to merit an ergonomic handle?
(I'm just saying, maybe I'm not the only one who has stayed up late with their best friend)
Some seam rippers, like this one from Ultra that do not follow the traditional style.
The Ultra-Pro comes with a screw at the top, so the blades can be replaced.
Another nice feature!
And then, there are fancy- smancy seam rippers.
Gingher has an aluminum with chrome over nickle coated finish that comes complete in it's own velvet lined case.
For a mere $28
I can see it now at guild meetings and quilting retreats:
"MY seam ripper is nicer than YOUR seam ripper!"
*
Now I need to make a choice.
What kind of seam ripper do you use, and what would you recommend?
Now that I think about it, it makes sense.
The small forked like crook serves like a little knife to cut your thread.
And if knives become dull, why not seam rippers?
I know YOU probably use this quilting gadget on very rare occasions, but my seam ripper has been almost like a best friend.
We've spent many a late night together over the years, just she and I.
Lets just say I've gotten more than my money's worth :)
I'm trying to break it to her softly, but the time has come for a parting of ways.
She has become DULL DULL DULL.
No big deal to just go out and buy a new seam ripper, right?
When I bought my last one there were simple choices like what color of plastic handle did I like best?
Welcome to the 21st Century!
I did a search for Best Seam Rippers on Amazon.com and had no idea there would be so many results.
Did you know there are seam rippers that come with a magnifying glass?
Nice feature!
Dritz offers one with a light and needle threader.
Oh, another nice feature!
There were multiple choices of colors, and sizes of seam rippers with Ergonomic handles.
This must be the new and exciting feature by the amount of selections.
Just how much continuous ripping does one have to do to merit an ergonomic handle?
(I'm just saying, maybe I'm not the only one who has stayed up late with their best friend)
Some seam rippers, like this one from Ultra that do not follow the traditional style.
The Ultra-Pro comes with a screw at the top, so the blades can be replaced.
Another nice feature!
And then, there are fancy- smancy seam rippers.
Gingher has an aluminum with chrome over nickle coated finish that comes complete in it's own velvet lined case.
For a mere $28
I can see it now at guild meetings and quilting retreats:
"MY seam ripper is nicer than YOUR seam ripper!"
*
Now I need to make a choice.
What kind of seam ripper do you use, and what would you recommend?
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Why Quilts Matter
Have you seen, read about or heard of this wonderful new DVD Why Quilts Matter: History, Art & Politics recently published by The Kentucky Quilt Project?
The minute I saw it, I knew I had to purchase one right away for my quilt library.
I thought I knew a lot about quilts, but viewing this series gave me an even broader perspective of the the art and culture that have become such a big part of my life.
This 9-part documentary series comes in a 2 disc set, is packed full of images, and explores 2 centuries of the history of quilting in the United States.
Executive producer Shelly Zegart serves as host, taking us through 250 minutes of topics from Antique and Contemporary Quilts, including Gee's Bend (The Most Famous Quilts in America), on to Quilt Nation: 20,000,000 and Counting!
The DVD will be broken down into a series, and will be shown in segments on PBS for the next 3 years.
Wonderful representation for the quilting world.
But, if you are like me and can't wait to see the series over time, you can order the DVD directly from the Why Quilts Matter web site.
Their web site is very well done, and I'd encourage you to go over and see all the information they offer.
I've just added their blog to my side bar.
The DVD is also available on Amazon.com
Another motivation for me in purchasing the DVD, were the extra bonus features that will not be shown on TV.
One of the features I loved the most about the series were the vast amount of quilt images.
After all, what we want to see most are the quilts.
The web site provides a complete image resource guide in pdf. form that can even be downloaded to an i-Pad or laptop.
I've always known that quilts matter, but Shelly Zegart puts it best when interviewed by LEO:
WHY DO QUILTS MATTER?
They are women’s work. And over the centuries in America, women have told their stories through their quilts. Quilts are at the center of American culture; they speak to women’s empowerment, what is art, American history, material culture, art history and almost every other discipline. Quilts are bigger than you think. We felt the DVD was the next step (in telling the story)
The minute I saw it, I knew I had to purchase one right away for my quilt library.
I thought I knew a lot about quilts, but viewing this series gave me an even broader perspective of the the art and culture that have become such a big part of my life.
This 9-part documentary series comes in a 2 disc set, is packed full of images, and explores 2 centuries of the history of quilting in the United States.
Executive producer Shelly Zegart serves as host, taking us through 250 minutes of topics from Antique and Contemporary Quilts, including Gee's Bend (The Most Famous Quilts in America), on to Quilt Nation: 20,000,000 and Counting!
The DVD will be broken down into a series, and will be shown in segments on PBS for the next 3 years.
Wonderful representation for the quilting world.
But, if you are like me and can't wait to see the series over time, you can order the DVD directly from the Why Quilts Matter web site.
Their web site is very well done, and I'd encourage you to go over and see all the information they offer.
I've just added their blog to my side bar.
The DVD is also available on Amazon.com
Another motivation for me in purchasing the DVD, were the extra bonus features that will not be shown on TV.
One of the features I loved the most about the series were the vast amount of quilt images.
After all, what we want to see most are the quilts.
The web site provides a complete image resource guide in pdf. form that can even be downloaded to an i-Pad or laptop.
I've always known that quilts matter, but Shelly Zegart puts it best when interviewed by LEO:
WHY DO QUILTS MATTER?
They are women’s work. And over the centuries in America, women have told their stories through their quilts. Quilts are at the center of American culture; they speak to women’s empowerment, what is art, American history, material culture, art history and almost every other discipline. Quilts are bigger than you think. We felt the DVD was the next step (in telling the story)
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Vintage Valentine Quilts
Happy Valentines Day everyone!
I hope your day is filled with LOVE
My thanks today goes to Berta from the Nimble Thimbles Quilt Guild for sharing the Vintage Valentine quilts her mother made in the 1950's.
Such precious designs
Did you know that in the United States there are over 1 billion Valentine cards given each year?
Elementary school teachers receive the highest amount of Valentine Cards, more than any other person or group.
That does not surprise me. They deserve it!
With more and more people using the Internet, we are creating new traditions.
In 2010 there were more than 15 million e-card valentines sent with thoughts of love.
I wonder if they count all the Valentines shared on blogs?
Like this one sent from me to you :)
I hope your day is filled with LOVE
My thanks today goes to Berta from the Nimble Thimbles Quilt Guild for sharing the Vintage Valentine quilts her mother made in the 1950's.
Such precious designs
Did you know that in the United States there are over 1 billion Valentine cards given each year?
Elementary school teachers receive the highest amount of Valentine Cards, more than any other person or group.
That does not surprise me. They deserve it!
With more and more people using the Internet, we are creating new traditions.
In 2010 there were more than 15 million e-card valentines sent with thoughts of love.
I wonder if they count all the Valentines shared on blogs?
Like this one sent from me to you :)
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