Yes and they have 25%/30% coupons regularly. They have very low-cost 100% cotton canvas drop cloths that can be used for quilting/craft projects. I also purchased 8 very light-weight saw horses for about $6 each on special - I set them up, top with construction foam boards, use the hand clamps to secure quilt sandwiches, and spray-baste. All of it is easy to set up and take down and easily stored in garage. Another tip - buy large 100% wool ironing mats at a tack store (they’re used for saddle pads) - about $20 vs $100+. Thanks for the pleasant, informative videos!
I also have found amazing items at a great price at Harbor Freight for my sewing room. May have to check out one of those tool cabinets you showed for my sewing room the next time hubby asks me to go with him.
As a woman, I LOVE Harbor Freight! I've had two of the smaller magnetic bowls for years, but this red one just made me realize I could paint one the next time I have a spray paint project. I have a rolling tote that holds my machine. Bought a tool bag for my sewing machine tools along with some specialty tools such as the tiny cleaning brushes. I bought a 3 foot extension cord to mount inside my sewing cabinet so that my vintage machine has an on/off switch. Another is for my irons and the indicator light helps me to turn off my irons. The green frog tape is like old fashioned drafting tape and it will remove from most papers, including pattern tissue. They also have a nice assortment of steel rulers that the rotary Cutters can't damage.
be careful cutting with the rotary cutter using non-quilting rulers. I used a 60 degree drafting ruler once. It is not as thick as the quilting rulers. The rotary cutter jumped the edge and sliced my pinky finger through the fingernail. Needed a few stitches and it healed but definitely bled on my fabric!
@@nancya5889 I am just this side of OCD when it comes to personal safety. I've been using exacto knives with metal rulers for decades. (I'm knocking wood right now!) No slip-ups so far. Except for the one time the slightly soft onion half from the frig didn't feel like a good idea in the razor sharp mandolin - learned a lesson with that one!
I buy their inexpensive painters drop cloths for fabric. My favorite use is to make reusable shopping bags! I also bought some rubber tipped gloves for free motion quilting, along with many of the things you have shown us! I always go to Harbor Freight with my husband! 😊
I thought I was the only one! I cut up painter drop cloths for tote bags, PLUS if you look for the tie down ratcheting straps, try comparing the length to what you might pay by the foot or yard for 1” webbing and just cut them off if you like the color (the blue is amazing) 👀 I also like the little pick and hook sets for various crafting needs. I get grommets there too! I cannot begin to tell you how many of the things you found are already in my arsenal of tools and gadgets. What a fun video!!!
I went to Harbour Freight a few weeks ago and bought a lot of the same things you did. Great minds think alike. Thank you for sharing your finds. I think I spent more money there than my boyfriend did when we went together. I didn't see the smaller rolling tool boxes. Those would be great additions to any craft or sewing room. I also got a magnetic box of gloves holder and a magnetic paper towel holder there. I also like to paint on fabric among other things so they will come in handy. A lot of people have shared some great ideas in their comments. I just love when we build each other up and help each other out along our journeys. Thanks again for sharing your finds.
Good video and as a reminder that sometimes the stores capitalize on a hobby when all along one can find doable products, better quality substitutes. My greatest and aha moment came when I saw someone promote Husky tables as a sewing table. I spent fortunes buying tables made of MDF board, wobbles when sewing etc. all low quality. I purchased for a couple hundred dollars a Husky worktable, adjustable heights, 2 drawers, on wheels. Love it. There are many different sizes as well. Another great purchase was 4 unfinished kitchen cabinets (with drawers) and then an inexpensive counter top placed on top for my cutting table and plenty of storage. Sturdy! Better quality and less expensive. Love what you shared. I will make a trip this week as I love finding good substitutes. Great job!
I use a parts bowl for pins also,; bought it at Mennards during a 11% off sale. It also holds the screws of my sewing machines when they are taken apart for cleaning. Recently I dropped a screw down inside the machine and hubby came to the rescue with his telescope magnet! Will ask for that for Mother's Day. I agree, accessories are costly at hobbyfabric shops. Thanks for sharing ways to save money so we can buy more fabric!
Thank you for this video!! I purchased a light strip from Harbor Freight that you can cut to whatever length you need, and it has a strong adhesive on the back and remote control. Even has different colors you can set it on! I cut it to fit on the underside of my sewing machine throat. It is so bright and awesome!! It has made my sewing experience soo much better, and the price was amazing!!
I caught your video this morning before I left for my oncologist visit. Simply brilliant. I stopped by a Harbor Freight store on my way home (never been inside one before) and purchased a large super grip, a mini suction cup, a telescoping magnet, and a magnetic parts holder. I am undergoing chemo now and have developed neuropathy in both my fingers and toes. I was able to purchase the grips for a fraction of the cost from the quilt shops. I will be able to continue my quilting with ease. Thank you so much.
as a single person, i take myself to harbor freight and I've always looked at tools as tools and not job specific. My work table is a metal prep table, so magnets from HF are great for holding down pattern pieces and fabric and more.
Hello Michelle, I got excited the first time I went into a Harbor Freight shop many years ago. I was looking for something for my 55 Oldsmobile, instead I bought stuff for around the house, in my sewing kits and storage stuff. Their prices went to my head, I didn't have to walk all over Home Depot. I got an Oscilating multi functional tool, as seen on TV, My husband wouldn't get one, so I bought him one and he never used it. He gave it to a neighbor, so I got one, and used it. He thought it was great and couldn't keep his hands off it. But when I told him if he was going to borrow my tools, I wanted them back clean and in the box. You should have heard the rowe. I told him he's welcome to borrow it. I know where all my toys are.
The green/red bigger magnet hooks you showed - I have the next weight class up in some just like those. I painted them white to match the white, metal sided barns in my yard. When I finish a quilt and need to photograph it I put safety pins in the top of the quilt and hang the pins on the magnets on the barn. The safety pins are barely or never visible and the magnets hold it up great while I get the shots I want. Just another idea for those.
On a recent trip to Harbor Freight, I purchased a Braun rechargeable LED Neck Light for less than $23. It's a hands-free light that hangs around your neck and the lights can be repositioned to shine where you need light. I also purchased a magnifier head lamp for less than $15. It's adjustable and also repositionable. Both items are great addition to my sewing/quilt tools and I use them often.
Thanks so much for sharing!! Our date night tonight includes going out to eat then HF! Lol! I’m so excited!!! I have so many things I want to look at!!!
Harbor Freight is the best kept secret for crafters, no matter what medium you work in. I just love when my hubby announces a field trip. I don't quilt, but I've bought many inexpensive paper crafting and book making supplies there. And yes, who wouldn't love those shiny, red tool chests! Thanks for a fun video.
An eye opener for me. Those are a lot of cool quilting accessories. I had to laugh, my husband and I just went to Harbor Freight because he wanted to buy one of those tool boxes that went on sale and I just stayed in the truck to cross stitch. He has to wait till the color he wants to come in but I’ll be tagging along when that day comes and will be putting a few things in the cart. 😆 Thanks for the video. Now to make my list 😊
The magnetic bar tool holder at minute 14 in the video is very strong. I bought 3 for my son a few years ago. I started unwrapping them and then picked all 3 up in one hand. My finger got caught between 2 of them and I had to call my son in to help me get my finger loose! It was painful and looked pinched for about 10 minutes. VERY STRONG!
Thank you for this video! I needed a divided storage case. One was $30 at the fabric store, and a much studier one was $7 at the hardware store! I think it’s a case of “pink tax” where women’s products - the same items as men’s - cost far more.
I've bought several things from there. My husband goes a lot too. One of the things I buy are the rotary cutter blades. They are very cheap compared to the craft stores.
Be careful of the blades how they fit your cutter The boys I bought do not fit out they will go back-and-forth it's very dangerous. But then again that was about 5 years ago I will suggest you buy one and try it
I love the wooden “toolbox” I got from Harbor Freight. It has many little drawers, all felt lined. It’s very similar to a jewelry box-complete with a mirror inside the top.
I have one that my father made in high school. With the exception of the mirror, it looks exactly the same. I use it to hold my knitting and crocheting tools.
I bought a rolling tool bag to carry supplies in. It is a large canvas bag with wheels and a handle like a rolling suitcase. It might even hold a sewing machine. Rolling it is easier than carrying all that stuff when you go to a class or retreat. I use it for art supplies when I go to painting class too.
I bought the black & yellow rolling tool bag, used it for woman's club supplies, raffle tickets, decorations, ✂, tape, Ect...Also they have yellow w/clear cover boxes there great for bead bracelets, craft fair. happy hunting at HF
They have a great set of dental picks for cleaning and using as a stiletto. Wonderful huge forceps for turning items and get a small set, too. I have their 36 & 48 in. Aluminum rulers for cutting batting and borders. They are thick and work well with rotary cutters. Speaking of rotary cutters, the HF ones are almost worthless for cutting fabric. Great for paper, though! They have small stubby screw drivers for removing the needle plates. I bought several! Steel measuring tapes are much cheaper there for measuring quilts. I also bought a cheap wider tape measure to cut up for Snappy Bags. Empty Chalk line and fill with quilters chalk for marking long quilt lines or measuring and cutting batting. Gardening gloves make great quilting gloves. I think I have everything you bought. Fun day at Harbor Freight! It's an hour and a half away but worth it. If you do any other craft, you will find tons of stuff so much cheaper than a craft store and definitely cheaper than a quilt store. Glue, tape, mechanical pencils...endless necessities for your craft, sewing or quilting studios, or just household supplies. Take your friends and do Harbor Freight and lunch. Great day!
I've gone to Harbor Freight for years! I quilt, sew, etc (I have crafters ADD so there are many different types of crafts I do and I hop from one to another). There are so many little things there that are so helpful. They have small tools good for jewelry making as well! I'm glad you finally decided to go and you'll love looking for little treasures whenever you do go again. Have fun!
I am a crafter (sewing, crocheting, needlework). I found some neat stuff at Dave's Sporting Goods. I found a neat small mutli-drawer piece that I use for sorting buttons. The camping section has all sorts of containers. In the hardware store, don't forget the various metal washers that are great for holding paper patterns in place. All these are generally much cheaper than the quilting stores or places like JoAnn's. Thanks, Michelle, for your ideas. Love the big magnetic dish.
Harbor freight also has compartment drawers. I’ve used them forever to store buttons,( colors, sizes) snaps, pins, scissors, machine needles( sizes in each drawer) hook & eyes, etc. So so many uses.
I don’t do quilting but I have a craft room. I watched your video out of curiosity about the things you found at Harbor Freight. I’ve been with my husband to HF and found a rotating tier tray for some of my craft materials. It was not nearly as expensive as some I’ve seen in craft stores. It had to be assembled but my husband put it together for me pretty quickly. I liked your presentation style of showing what you bought but also including pictures of other color options. Every time I heard you say Quilt Room, I substituted Craft Room. 😉 Thank you for reminding me I need to visit HF. It has been a while! I told my husband HF needs to contact you about sponsoring a video. Yes, I think they need to do that! Good luck with your channel. I know it takes a lot of work and dedication to build a channel because our son has a RU-vid channel. 👍🏻
Glad you shared this! I ♡ Harbor Freight Tools. I have been using their accessories for quite a while. One you didn't mention was the rotary tool replacement blades. They are listed under "carpet cutter" blades, but as with their other items, they serve the purpose quite well!
@@janetmckerrell1991 I use the rotary carpet cutter blades just fine---they only fit one brand of rotary cutter and I can't remember which--Fiskars or Olfa Brand. They sell out fast---to ladies I am presuming.
Harbor Freight is a great store for all crafters! I don't make quilts but I do make scrap books and hand made cards. I've found lots of neat stuff in this store. Thanks for the reminder to pop in to Harbor Freight again. I think this store is an organizer's dream store at a very affordable price. Great video!
We recently got a Harbor Freight in my next over small town too. I went there about a month ago, and when I came in the front, I asked the checker if they had any art or craft things. She not only said no, she was rude and contemptuous. It was weird, and I just turned and walked out. She might be the exception, but I have a plan. I’m going back there with your link on a postcard, to share with her or the first staff person I see there next time. So more people can enjoy what you shared with us. Thanks so much. 🦋🌈🕊
Rudeness is inexcusable, but in her defense, I imagine she thought you meant an actual department or section for art/craft tools. I guess we need to be creative and open to different uses.
A sales person's attitude can make so much difference in whether we shop there it's a wonder to me customer service doesn't seem to be a priority most places. My Harbor Freight experience was the opposite, the young woman checker was so enthusiastic and got me signed up for the rewards program, explaining the discounts and deals and encouraging me to shop there - makes all the difference in the way you think about a store. Wow thanks for the tips on sewing supplies!
Interesting, because I go to the one near me (with my husband) and have found craft type stuff - mainly aimed at children - wooden dinosaur model kits etc. So they do have things like that, as well as the kinds of items shown in this video. And everything is less expensive than the comparable items at craft specific stores....
Paint flowers on the magnetic dish or put stickers or decals on it to foofify it up and make it less industrial looking. Same for the suction cup lifters. You could use the magnet bar to attach the magnetic hooks to, also.
My husband bought me the coolest “wooden workbench” that I made my ironing station out of. It has 4 drawers and a shelf underneath. It is soooo sturdy and stable and looks so nice! I can easily change out the fabric cover when I get too carried away with the starch!!😂
I have bought so many usual things at harbor freight for my quilting studio, been doing this for many years. My hubby even got me a gift card for my bday from HF, lol…thank you for this tutorial, I now have more cool things I can buy there lol
Hahaha! I just posted almost the exact same comment! I bought it too! I use my wool pressing mat on mine. I bought the long one that is almost the exact size of the top of the workbench.
I've known of Harbor Freight items that can be used in a sewing room for years. (Since my hubby and I love to refinish furniture together, we go to Harbor Freight quite a bit.) I'm so glad that you did a video about it so other quilters and sewers can also take advantage of the cheaper products and still get great quality. Blessings!
Great ideas. There is a harbor freight very close to me. I go there often because I also enjoy woodworking and I’ve seen these items but some of your ideas didn’t occur to me. I do have one very very handy quilting item that is truly a lifesaver for my quilting. I bought the black suction holders and stuck them to opposite walls over my bathtub. Now when I starch my fabric pieces and want to let them dry I hang them in there. I’ve grown to perhaps 8 or 10 now. I lace a light rope through them and hang dozens of fat quarters using small clothes pins. In the morning I can have them all down in less than 5 minutes and place suction holders in a bottom drawer in my bathroom. No damage to my wall tiles whatsoever. Thanks for sharing your clever ideas.
Michelle, I can't wait to go to Harbor Freight! How cool! If we save $$$ on tools/notions, we can purchase more material, etc! Maybe your “Wes” will invite your quilty friends/us to go along next time y'all go! Seriously, this was so fun & enlightening. I've shared this with a few of my “quilty friends.” THANK YOU!🙏🤗
Hit Harbor Freight today & came away with the magnetic power strip & the large green magnet cup to hold the Kenmore sewing machine pressure feet. The smaller magnetic cup was too small for all the feet. The power strip attaches to my magnetic office desk wall, next to the sewing arm of the sewing cabinet. Perfect place. I can plug the sewing machine in easily, plus the added light strip on the machine using the USB cable. I’m thrilled with this purchase! 😊 Like many others, one room houses my office & crafting area (sewing plus).
I bought my quilting table from HF after looking at it on 3 separate trips. It's great. Has 4 felt lined drawers and a shelf underneath. It's a wood workers bench and it's worth every penny. I see someone else had the same idea.
I LOVE You 💕 You Are A GENIUS! Tomorrow is the 1st day of husbands vacation week, when I tell him I’m going to Harbor Freight he is going to laugh, because I never wanted to go there, but not any more!, can hardly wait to see what I find for my sewing 🧵 room! Thank You! 💕
Here's my favorite Harbor Freight tool. The Central Machinery Long Reach Magnetic Pickup Tool with Quick Release. The release allows me to pick up pins etc. from the floor and then drop the pins onto a magnetic pin holder without getting stuck. I always get it out when hubby is assembling household items...screws fly you know. LOL Hope to get to HF soon. I want some of the glow in the dark rope to make a bowl.
I didn't know there was a pick up tool with quick release!!!! I will have to check it out!!! Thanks for sharing!! Glow in the dark rope sounds like fun!
I love how excited you are about low prices for items we can use in the sewing room! My husband likes Harbor freight too. We have to drive about 30 miles to the nearest store, but I’ll definitely be wanting to go next time he’s going 😊Thanks for sharing info with us!!
The "rods" used for blocking kniited/crochet or other crafts were so expensive. My grandson, who is learning welding, turned me on to tig welding supplies. They even came in a heavy plastic case!
I LOVE Harbor Freight! In addition to sewing, I restore vintage and antique sewing machines, and over the years I've gotten all kinds of cool tools and toolboxes from Harbor Freight that were far less expensive than I would have paid for the same item at a craft store. I actually really dig "industrial design", so the design of stuff from Harbor Freight is appealing to me. I've gotten gear grease and electrical supplies and sets of screwdrivers with tiny bits. I need to get some of those magnetic bowls and especially those clamps to attach to the quilt ruler. My BF is a contractor and I've borrowed those clamps from his workshop, but I have to put them back because he needs them. Guess I need a set of my own! Great ideas!
Michelle, you are seriously so much fun. I just get such a kick out of your enthusiasm! You give every one of your videos 100%. It is appreciated and can't wait for your next video. Thank you!
@thesimplequilter7499 I have wanted to give making videos a try and you make it look so natural and easy. I am one step closer to believing I can take the leap of faith after finding you and watching how relaxed you are in your videos. This is the first video of yours I have ever seen. I am now a subscriber and have shared this video with some quilting friends. Now to go watch your other videos. Thank you for all you do. 🤗
I love Harbor Freight! I do a lot of wood working and get my saws and sandpaper etc. Never have I thought about quilting when in the store! What a fantastic video, now I have a a whole new reason to go! Thanks so much for another awesome video!
I have enjoyed shopping at Harbor Freight for years. My most recent purchase for sewing was a laser light intended for guiding radial saws. I attach it to my sewing machine as a fabric guide when I am doing straight line quilting. I did add painters tape over each side of the light opening so that I could have a finer guide line. (My machine isn't electronic so I didn't need to worry about the magnets.)
Ingenious! I had to Google where the nearest Harbor Freight was located and was astounded to learn it was next door to our dollar store. The joke was on me! But anyways, I love the products you reviewed for the sewing room. Thank you for sharing!
When relocating my sewing room I bought two metal rolling tables that were two feet by four feet at Home Depot. They sit back to back in center of my sewing room, they are cutting table height, each with two drawers and shelving rack underneath. They are on rollers and are black with a beautiful wood grain top. They are beautiful. They came in three different sizes. Also have a four foot metal ruler from Harbor Freight.
My cutting table is from Home Depot and I really like it because it is adjustable. I can use it to cut from or I can lower it to extend my work table. Comes in handy when my quilt friends come over!
How funny! I bought some of the same items months ago when I saw them too, while shopping with my husband. I’ve been using the large magnetic holder for my pins & it holds the wonder clips too. I use the magnetic rod all the time for picking up dropped pins, needles & clover clips. The suction cups are great ideas for the rulers.
Wow, some of these were great finds I've been holding off on buying because purchasing them at a fabric or quilt store is cost prohibitive. Isn't it funny how we can find them much cheaper outside of quilt or fabric stores? Thanks you for sharing these, I'm headed to Harbor Freight with my son this morning to check it out!
The long reach magnetic pickup tool with quick release is great to have. The best thing is after you have your items picked up by the magnet, take it over to a bowl or container and pull the release handle. Allow the items will drop and you won't have to pry them off the magnet.
My husband watched your video and bought me all three of the ruler suction based holders and a magnetic part holder, all on clearance and to surprise me! Great tips!
I love Harbor Freight! I use the clamps to hold up quilts that were too heavy to just pin to my design board, I purchased a large drywall square to help me square up my quilt. My MIL just got a new industrial sewing machine and I stocked her up with three sizes of the clamps too! I think I'm going back to get the magnetic tray!
Oh my goodness Michelle what a little adventure you went on! The red pin tray was my favorite item! Will be visiting Harbour Freight soon! Thanks for the tip on useable tools for the quilt room!🌻🦖🦕🐝🌻🦖🦕🐝🌻
This was great info! I do not quilt, but I am a crafter and I have purchased some items from Harbor Freight just for crafting purposes! The clamps, screwdrivers and even the pkg of variety of pliers. My favorite item is an extremely small electric rotary saw! It helps cut small dowel rods, crafting sticks, etc. The only thing I didn't think of was the toolboxes and organizational items. Will keep an eye out the next time I go. Thank you so much for this video!
I have the bar magnets for use on my longarm. I float my tops, and use the magnets on the front bar to hold fabric in place. They are strong! The quilt police would probably not approve, but it works great for me, no problems, and so much faster than pinning. Thanks for another great video.
I have purchased the small suction cup handles, a right angle screw driver set for getting the screws out of the throat plate on my machine, small divided storage containers, and the small magnetic bowl for pins. Now I need to look for the brushes to clean out my machine and the twist ties. The big ones will be nice to help roll up the quilt for shoving through my throat on my machine for machine quilting. Thanks for the tips.
I have 2 of the tool boxes, bright yellow was my choice! LOVE them! So much storage capacity. We are thinking of redoing our kitchen and getting the large ones for the floor cabinets.
About 4-5 years ago they had work benches that quilters were loving. I got one and love it. It has 4 drawers and a bottom shelf. It makes a great cutting or pressing table.
I bought a small mini rachet. I use it to remove the screws on my throat plate on my sewing machine. Awesome!! Especially great for those hard to reach places.
The prices are really great! They are having a parking lot sale today! Check out their website for special deals! The black magnetic bar is on sale for $2.78!
A few years ago, bought myself a full sized 9 drawer rolling toolbox in blue from harbor freight, with the intention of using it for: gasp tools! Hubby built it in the living room (some assembly required) and was going to move it out to the storeroom the next day. As it sat there looking all pretty, got to thinking about using it for the sewing machine... By the time hubby got home, it was full of sewing notions, fabric and patterns, and the sewing machine & serger had permanent homes on top. It's tall enough to be able to stand and sew and the ironing board lives next to it! Nothing like an electric blue tool box in the middle of the living room as a focal point 😂😅 (Eventually purchased the matching magnetic power strip and spray paint can holder for spray starch 😂)
I really like mine! It is a game changer for my ironing station!! I have a video on how I turned mine into my ironing station. I really like the top long drawer best!!!! Thanks for sharing!
Love the suction cups…always went to Harbor Freight with my husband and I never noticed them…I’m going to be heading there just cause I want to get so of the things she mentioned..❤❤❤❤
Oh my gosh! Thank you showing us this! I’ve been wanting a few of these but I didn’t want to spend that much money on them because I rather spend them on fabrics! LoL But now I can get those I’ve been wanting. Even if they was camouflage I will still buy it for that price. So once again Thank you for sharing this! ❤
Misty Schmitz - Get a can of spray paint in your favorite color and if it’s a color you don’t like, paint it! I think that’s why God invented spray paint, lol.
Great ideas for quilting! I love harbor freight! I go with my husband. And I love the gardening gloves for when sewing the quilted layers together. Helps move the material better.
I have a number of plastic rollers for use with rotary cutter, but I bought a long metal ruler to use as a straight edge when laying out strips to iron, a la Donna Jordan. I went to HF to get the drop cloth! It is a fun place.
I did get the telescoping magnetic thing for picking up pins at Harbor Freight. But you’re right, they do have a lot of neat things. I recently replaced my fire extinguisher and emergency lights there too. I also like the small blades they have (usually at the checkout) to open plastic packages.
I am 65 and absolutely LOVE Harbor Freight. I am a woman and yes I do buy tools however I am also a seamstress tailor and have a lot of tools that serve a purpose in sewing
thank you sooo much for your video. Sewing/Quilting/Machine Embroidery isn't a cheap hobby. But it's the greatest. So it's great to same some money here and there. Blessings to you. Kay
Super super informative video. I’m going to be about two minutes from Harbor freight today when I meet a quilting friend for lunch and I suspect we will both be going to Harbor freight afterwards. And thank you to the person who in the comments mentioned getting a wool pressing mats at a saddle shop. I live in central PA were there are Amish saddle shops around and all in the area of my favorite Mennonite quilt shops. So I’ll be checking that out on my next fabric buying trip.
Thanks so much for the great ideas!! I've never been to Harbor Freight, but will be making a trip there to check out these items!:) Thank you for letting us know about them!
I goto harbor freight more than my husband. I'm a maker so i do tons of different "crafts" and get stuff for my woodworking, scuplting, sewing, etc... from there for lots cheaper than the specialized tools that art sold for these crafts. I also love the spongy garage floor mats the sell for $9 they help foot pain and back pain when your standing there for a long time cutting your fabric pieces for quilts.
I'm a regular shopper at Habor Freight. Also check out the dental picks, in the same area as the brushes. They are great for picking link out of your machine and threads. If either my brushes or picks are missing I go out to my husbands workshop. But I've used the picks to pull out cauking around the camper windows so we can recauk. Also the ties I use in the camper to secure the cabinet during travel. Love Harbor Freight!
Im not sure if it came from Harbor Freight or an auto parts store but one thing that I have used a lot is a 4 pronged grasper-like the extension magnets, its great for grabbing things you have dropped-especially plastic (bobbins, Spools etc) that the magnet doesnt work on.
I use the magnetic bowl for my sewing clips. My ironing board is metal and the bowl clunks down as the magnet is so strong it pulls it out of my hand. lol. The magnetic reach extender is great for getting metal stuff that falls behind my sewing machine cabinet- so is a reacher. They're usually for the handicapped so I bought a couple after surgeries that made it difficult to walk. Now one is in my sewing room to get the non-magnetic stuff from behind my sewing machine cabinet. The cheap ones work just fine. I have a small parts keeper. It's basically a magnet that's attached to an elastic wristband. I never liked the wrist pin cushions but this one is perfect for me. It didn't take awhile for the industrial smell to go away, though. Lastly, I have a magnetic tool holder. They look like a magnetic knife holder for the kitchen. I have one in my kitchen for that purpose and am debating using another one I have to hold scissors (Do I really want to magnetize my sewing scissors? I'm not sure.). For tiny brushes, look in the dental care aisle at the grocery store. Oral B sells quite a few different sizes. They aren't long handled, though. They also sell floss threaders for use with braces. Those I use to help thread my serger. I love all my Harbor Freight tools and I can afford them!
Thank you for the ideas I only went in there one time and that was for bungie cords. now I have to go in there with quilter's eyes like you did and see what's in there for my sewing room. thank you it is always an adventure to look for new products for my sewing room.
My husband picked up a red table extender, from Harbor Freight, for my cutting table. He attached it to the side of my cutting table and folds down when not in use. Thank you for sharing your finds. Great ideas😀
Your video just popped up and I like it! I love red and use it in my studio as well❤My most recent hardware store discovery is a hand held magnifying glass with an optional light! Also nicely accented in red, made by MaxForce, I bought it so I could read the markings on a tool, but now I keep for threading needles while hand sewing😊 it was less than $12
The cotton canvas drop cloths are great for making throw covers for dog and cat beds. They wash up and release the dog/cat hair. The Blk/red clamps I use for everything:)
Thank you for sharing! This is great! I was just in Harbor Freight and I never even thought about quilting stuff in there! Wow! You have opened my eyes~!
I use the magnetic strip above my machine to hold the various presser feet. Could also be used for metal bobbins. I use single edge razor blades in my sewing room to cut threads with. For people who go to quilting clubs,etc, Harbor Freight has a large rolling tool bag for under $50 that would easily accommodate a portable sewing machine, accessories, etc. Some who have industrial machines have bought the rolling moving platforms and attached to bottom of tables to move the machines up to their cutting table.
I love that store, my husband (Wes) also introduced me to it 😂 I haven’t been there in a bit but it looks like I need to. My last purchase from there were some moving dollies, I think that is what they are called. They are square shaped with wheels on the bottom. I put a couple under a old dresser, one of my kids moved out and didn’t want it. Now I can pull it away from the wall when I use my embroidery machine. I also love the tool box idea I have the Husky work bench from Home Depot for my regular sewing machine.
Hi Michelle, I bought everything you showed from Harbor Freight like a year ago. The orange suction cups aren't too good but the magnetic trays are awesome. Thank You!
I bought 2 of the magnetic dishes for my pins as well as 3 of the magnetic tool holder bars. I use them on my longarm machine. I love tools as much as my hubby so going to a place like HF is an automatic yes!
I have gotten quite a few things from Harbor Freight, I love the magnetic bars, as well as the magnetic pin cushions. I have also found some nice inexpensive sewing tools at Auto Zone,
Wow... I saw a couple of things I have but the one I really liked was the magnetic bowl. I was telling my husband about it, he went downstairs brought the very bowl up to me. lol I didn't know he had already bought one. I love the items you are showing. I even bought hemostats at Harbor Freight for turning projects right side out.
I never thought to post these finds. What a great job you did.. My husband went to HF and got me the telescoping magnet and I use it for when I drop and lose a pin or needle in the carpet. Best tool in my quilting kit. Yes ma'am. The brushes are a lifesaver. The last time I had my machine cleaned it cost a fortune. The little brushes put that off for a long while. I love HF as well as the Army Navy store. I have found some great canvas bags for travel and for several quilting projects. Again, Great Job!
Very interesting, and we have one just up the street less than a mile away. Have never been but I will go now! Thank you for sharing all your amazing finds.
