I bought my grab it pin holder quite a few years ago and it came with a cover so you can take it anywhere easily. Actually I bought two and I use one on the cutting table for pinning and one at the sewing machine to catch the pins and I also trade them out when I need to. I was aware of all the magnets but the one from Martinelle and the magnetic cups that twisted. Those were cool. Great tutorial as always.
I love my magnetic tools ESP the telescoping wand!!! I’ve had a Grab-it for years & love it. Newest one isn’t that brand (don’t remember) but pin heads all “land” to outside of edge (it’s a square magnet). Now THAT is cool. Once again, super video- blessed by you, thx! ❤
My favorite magnetic tool is the telescoping wand. Due to a bad knee, I can no longer get down to find dropped pins. However, there is a secondary reason it's popular. My 4 year old granddaughter loves to pin fabrics on my design wall with extra large pins. The first time she dropped a few, I gave her the wand to pick them up. She will now occasionally "accidentally " drop the pins just so she can use the wand.
When my daughter was young, she’s now 32, she would sit for hours playing with the pins and the magnets. From one to the other, dropping them and picking them back up. Such simple things for so much joy! Just like forgetting the toy and playing with the box.
I love my pin cup from Purple Hobbies! Makes taking pins on the go so easy. Also use my telescoping wand magnet often, along with the Grab It! Thanks for the tip on the scissors magnet. I’ll have to check that out.
Using magnets on manual machines are wonderful and makes sewing easier. But I'm glad you brought up checking with the dealer about using magnets on sewing machines. As a person that worked in IT/on computers for close to 20 years, magnets can seriously damage computerized sewing machines. To clarify: - Keep all magnets away from the computerized screens as magnets can make it so the screen no longer shows anything where the magnet has passed in front of it...as if it's been erased. - Each computerized machine make/model has different internal schematics. Just because your friend was able to put a magnet in a certain place on their make/model computerized machine doesn't mean you can put a magnet in the same place on your different make/model machine without it causing expensive problems. - Computerized machines have shielding to protect them but that may not be strong enough, especially against strong magnets. - Older computerized machines don't have as much shielding as newer ones because there didn't used to be the magnetized sewing items back then like there are now. Manufacturers have taken this into account, hence the stronger shielding (modern computers also have stronger shielding nowadays too). So, just be careful when using magnets on your make/model computerized machine. Contact your dealer or, better yet, the manufacturer, to see if using magnets is recommended or where it's ok to use magnets. Better safe than sorry. I personally keep all magnets away from my computerized machines because both are older models (6 and 10 years old)
Yes, I use the needle Minder on my dress/shirt I am wearing when Cross-stitching, or hand sewing my hexies. I also attach several needle Minders to my lamp with extra needles, as I will pre-thread several (3-6) when dividing my 6-stranded floss, so each is all ready to just pick up; it really decreases my time. With the Needle Minder(s) on my clothes... once, I had to retrieve it BEFORE I washed the item in a load of laundry. Now, when I remove it, it goes in the zippered pouch with the needles, still attached!
The telescoping one is my favorite. It even picks up clips and small scissors! I’m too lazy to bend over! I use a needle minder with my hand sewing projects, like cross stitch. And I attach one to my machine (there are a couple of places on my mechanical machine that’s metal) to hold my large needle to bury threads. Lastly I have a strong magnet to hold my 2 most-used feet on the end of my hand wheel (one of the few places that is metal on my machine). Magnets are also handy!
I bought a magnetic dish from hardware store...cheaper than sewing stores. It sticks to my bed of sewing machine. I take it to my cutting table to pin project, then to sewing machine to catch pins as I sew
I am wishing fir a magnetic pin holder with a cover for travel. We spends 6 in FL and 6 in Canada so my sewing travels with me. I love little containers that pack well, dont take too much space etc. Looking for one of those….
Yes - www.purplehobbies.com has 3 sizes and several colors to choose from. I love mine. Don't forget the coupon code MARYSENTME and you'll get 15% off your entire order. Enjoy!
I have a magnetic wand to pick up dropped needles and pins. I no longer have the dexterity that I used to have. The magnet makes it easier to pick up dropped needles and pins. Also, my eyes are not as good as they used to be so it helps me to find dropped pins and needles so members of my family aren't stepping on them.
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