1. Triangulations 2.0 by Brenda Henning/Bear Paw Productions. This is a CD Rom that prints out Half Square and Quarter Square paper piecing patterns in 1/8" increment sizes. Believe me- this makes any size you could possibly need. I've used the half square patterns many times over the years, but just used the quarter square paper patterns for the first time and they are just as wonderful.
You can't beat them for speed and accuracy.
I love many other paper patterns like Thangles, but this CD is so handy to have on hand. During the cold, stormy weather the past couple weeks when I really needed the patterns, all I had to do was pull out the CD and select the size quarter square triangles I needed and I could print exactly what I needed!
I've had this CD for many years and just found that they now have a new CD called Triangulations 4.0 that looks really great too.
2. Free Motion 1/2" Quilting Ruler Foot for domestic machine sewing by Westalee.
This ruler foot is just fantastic. I can't say enough about it. I've wanted a foot like this for years and am loving all that it allows me to do with my domestic machine. The foot and many quilting templates are sold in the US thru www.sewsteady.com.
I find that I switch from my 1/4" foot, walking foot and 1/2" ruler foot continually. They are my most used feet for my domestic machine. There are also many You Tube tutorials to get you started, and be sure and check out all their quilting templates.
3. 80 wt Aurifil Thread. I was fortunate to try out the new 80 wt. Aurifil Thread on a project that will be published in a book with Annie's next year. I love 50-60 wt threads and this 80 wt is also wonderful. The quilting was smooth and the thread seems to sink into the fabric. Lovely!
These are three of my favorite things - check them out!
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