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True Grips, Truly Grip from Podunk Pretties

The HST trimming is progressing along slowly. If you have no idea what I'm talking about you can read all about my HUGE stash of bonus HST's by clicking this link https://podunkpretties.blogspot.com/2022/01/the-joy-of-hsts-stitch-clip-and-flip-fun.html

The slow progress is partly due to this Quilt In a Day ruler. It works great but man is it slick.

Most of my rulers have been plastered with Nexcare transparent tape. The tape has a texture that grips fabric pretty good. This 6.5" ruler is my most used ruler and has many pieces of the grippy tape ...

added by Podunk Pretties 2 years, 3 months ago. under nifty notions

Playing and Reviewing Applipops ~ Nifty Notions #9 from Podunk Pretties

For about a year now I've been eyeing this new gadget called Applipops. They seem to be all the rage in the applique world. Since I do a little applique from time to time I was eager to try them out but wanted to wait to see what others were saying about them. Well I couldn't wait any longer. A couple of weeks ago I finally click on BUY.

What kept me from clicking BUY was the price. It seemed a little steep. After much arguing with me, myself and I, we decided to get the best deal ...

added by Podunk Pretties 3 years ago. under applipops , nifty notions , perfect circle applique , turned edge applique

Nifty Notions #8 Purple Hobbies Binding Wheel from Podunk Pretties

One day a few weeks ago I was visiting my most loved online quilt shops looking for new to me notions. As you know I have reviewed several Purple Hobbies products in the last year. So I decided to pop over to the website to see if there was anything new. And look what I found. Isn't it the cutest little Ferris Wheel ever? Without hesitation it was in my cart and on it's way to Podunk.

Before the review I want to let you know I don't get paid in anyway to review the Purple Hobbies ...

added by Podunk Pretties 3 years, 2 months ago. under nifty notions , purple hobbies , purple hobbies binding wheel tutorial and review

~ Nifty Notions #7 ~ Mini Stash 'n Store REVIEW ~ from Podunk Pretties

Today's Nifty Notion is a little item I received in a monthly quilting subscription box a few months ago. The It's So Emma's Mini Stash 'n Store.

To be honest this is one of those things I would never buy since I tend to lean toward being cheap, practical and more of re-purpose kind of gal. So it was quickly tucked away in a drawer. Earlier this week while searching for another forgotten item I stumbled upon The Mini Stash 'n Store and thought it was time put this little gal to work. With quick grab of ...

added by Podunk Pretties 3 years, 11 months ago. under nifty notions , purple hobbies

~ Nifty Notions #6 ~ Purple Hobbies Quilt Block Markers ~ WINNER ~ from Podunk Pretties

This weeks Nifty Notion is the Purple Hobbies Quilt Block Markers. These were sent to me by Heather Snow of Purples Hobbies for review. My review is honest, good or bad.

So lets get started! For those of you that like to keep the original packaging for storing your notions and tools you'll love the clear plastic resealable hanging bag. The letters are in a separate little zip-lock bag. Both are great for peg board storage.

I felt like the best way to store the markers was right by my sewing machine in my pin cushion. I took the ...

added by Podunk Pretties 4 years, 1 month ago. under nifty notions , purple hobbies

Nifty Notions #5 ~ Jelly Roll Rug Binding Batting Tool ~ GIVEAWAY! ~ from Podunk Pretties

This week for Nifty Notions #5 I'm reviewing another Purple Hobbies product. The Jelly Roll Batting/Binding Tool was designed by Heather Snow to help with the construction of the Jelly Roll Rug.

There are several different Jelly Roll Rug patterns available and this tool will work with all of them. Click her to shop for a Jelly Roll Rug pattern.

Unfortunately the clip didn't fit my table. So I contacted Purple Hobbies to let them know. They quickly made and shipped a larger tool to fit my table. How awesome is that! Great customer service!

It fit ...

added by Podunk Pretties 4 years, 1 month ago. under jelly roll rug , nifty notions , purple hobbies , rj designs

~ Nifty Notions #4 ~ Aleene's Ok To Wash - It Glue ~ from Podunk Pretties

This week for Nifty Notions #4 I'll be reviewing Aleene's Ok To Wash - It glue. I purchased Aleene's glue on Amazon. By clicking the link I receive nothing. I'm in no affiliated with Amazon or Aleene's. To be honest you can find it cheaper with a simple Google search.

This will be an honest review of good, bad or indifferent. While I love that you trust and value my opinion I encourage each you to seek out more opinions and reviews on any products in the Nifty Notions reviews.

In this review the Aleene's ...

added by Podunk Pretties 4 years, 2 months ago. under aleene's ok to wash , nifty notions , quilt applique tips

~ Nifty Notions #3 ~ Magnetic Pin Cups and Bobbin Clips ~ from Podunk Pretties

This week for Nifty Notions I'm review 2 products from Purple Hobbies. Both of these products were sent to me by the Purple Hobbies after I purchased and reviewed their Blade Saver Thread Cutter and their Binding Folder Clip. I am not getting paid for this review other than receiving them for review. This will be an honest review of good, bad or indifferent. While I love that you trust and value my opinion I encourage each you to seek out more opinions and reviews on any products in the Nifty Notions reviews.

Bobbin Clips

Okay onto the first ...

added by Podunk Pretties 4 years, 2 months ago. under bobbin clips , magnetic pin cups , nifty notions , purple hobbies

~ Nifty Notions #2 ~ Clover Fork Pins ~ from Podunk Pretties

This week for Nifty Notions #2 I'll be sharing my review of the Clover Fork Pins. Nifty Notions is not necessarily notions I love but notions I'm reviewing. Most will be new notions, bought or gifted, some will be pulled from my modest stash of quilting notions. No matter how they are acquired my review will be honest. They will be measured by price, ease of use and if they make my quilting easier. I love that you value my opinion but it's one persons opinion of a product. Please take the time to use the Google ...

added by Podunk Pretties 4 years, 3 months ago. under clover fork pins , nifty notions

~ Wool Pressing Mat -vs- Homemade Pressing Mat ~ from Podunk Pretties

Pressing fabric in the quilting world has started many debates over the years. Press the seams to the side or open? Steam or no steam? Starch or no starch? Now we have a new topic of Wool mat or ironing board? So when I received a small wool pressing mat in a monthly subscription box I was excited to finally see what all the ~~rage~~ debate was about.

But before reviewing the wool pressing mat I want to tell you about the new idea for my blog. As you all know I've never been much of a gadget person ...

added by Podunk Pretties 4 years, 3 months ago. under nifty notions , wool pressing mat review

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