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I NEEDED These Scissors!

April 7, 2017

Tula Pink Scissors

Good Morning, Quilters!

I recognize the line between Needs and Wants is blurry–especially when it comes to quilt notions….

But when I saw these colorful Tula Pink scissors–they went straight to the need category!

I wasn’t sure about the snips…but who doesn’t like a matched set??

–like a sweater set…(am I showing my age?!)

So both the iridescent scissors and the snips came home with me…(insert smiley face!)

Tula Pink Scissors

Once I tried the snips…I realized they were actually a NEED too!  I’ve always used small scissors to snip my threads.  Now I’m a convert!

DIDN’T MAKE THE CUT

In other news, I just received a package from my publisher, Martingale, with all the samples and quilts I sent off for my book.

This version of The Square Flower (page 96) didn’t make the book…

(One can’t take these things personally-LOL!)

Tula Pink Scissors

I wanted to demonstrate that the Square Flower can be stitched into any shape–like diamonds shown here.

Wouldn’t this be a fabulous quilt border???

Lori Kennedy, Machine Quilting

I think I will go buy a bouquet of yellow Daffodils…

What about YOU?

Any great finds at YOUR local quilt shop lately?

Have you tried any motifs from Free Motion Machine Quilting 1-2-3?

We’d LOVE to hear!

Lori

PS…Confession:  (I have to admit…the Tula Pink scissors weren’t the only “needs” from my last trip…more next week…ssshhhhhh!)

PS…All tutorials, images and information are the property of Lori Kennedy at The Inbox Jaunt and are intended for personal use only.  Feel free to re-blog, pin or share with attribution to The Inbox Jaunt.  For all other purposes, please contact me at lckennedy@hotmail.com.  Thanks!

 

 

 

 

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48 responses to “I NEEDED These Scissors!”

  1. Catholic Bibliophagist says:
    April 7, 2017 at 6:10 am

    The Square Flower has always been one of my favorites. But I suppose there isn’t room for everything in any book. 🙁

    1. WordPress.com Support says:
      April 7, 2017 at 7:40 am

      The Square Flower made it into the book. But this diamond variation did not. The Square Flower is definitely a “fan favorite”!

    2. Colleen says:
      April 7, 2017 at 3:42 pm

      Simple solution, Lori! I took a screen shot of your diamond “square” flower and I stuck it in your book to remind me of it! Love your book!

      1. WordPress.com Support says:
        April 7, 2017 at 4:39 pm

        Great idea!! Made me laugh out loud!

  2. Pamela North says:
    April 7, 2017 at 6:39 am

    I haven’t tried any of the motifs yet by I have bought some good quality book covering plastic to protect my precious book.

    1. WordPress.com Support says:
      April 7, 2017 at 7:41 am

      How do you cover it?? Im intrigued. Is it sticky like contact paper?

      1. Pamela North says:
        April 7, 2017 at 4:25 pm

        No, it’s not sticky. It’s a PVC plastic so you use it in the same way as if you’re covering with paper.

      2. WordPress.com Support says:
        April 7, 2017 at 4:44 pm

        Great idea! Im going to try that!

  3. kattails....kathy in WV says:
    April 7, 2017 at 7:06 am

    Aww….the Square Flower is one of my favorite tutorials….I LOVE that flower. I guess this proves even “professionals” are only human and can err in judgment. I mean, really—–what would an extra page or two matter?

    1. WordPress.com Support says:
      April 7, 2017 at 7:41 am

      The Square Flower made it into the book. But this diamond variation did not. The Square Flower is definitely a “fan favorite”!

  4. Carole @ From My Carolina Home says:
    April 7, 2017 at 7:28 am

    I agree, those thread snips are a need! I have three of them now, and might need an iridescent one so I can find it in the pile of scraps.

  5. onecreativefamily says:
    April 7, 2017 at 7:39 am

    My last “Need” was a pattern. Truth be told…I can’t leave without finding a new “Need”.

  6. piecefulwendy says:
    April 7, 2017 at 7:44 am

    I like the square flowers too, and agree they would make a beautiful border. I have your book, and hope to start practicing soon. I’m still using a small scissors for threads — what makes the snips better? Not that I need an excuse to buy them, but it might help. LOL

  7. LaNan says:
    April 7, 2017 at 8:10 am

    I use my snips almost all the time with my embroidery machine. Cuts really close. They are definitely a need…have two pairs in case I misplace one!!

  8. Kathy h says:
    April 7, 2017 at 8:28 am

    Those snips are a need. I use mine all the time and they are great for getting a close cut without worrying about cutting the fabric on the quilt.

  9. Juls says:
    April 7, 2017 at 8:31 am

    I bought a pair of iridized curved tip snips many years ago at a quilt show, and I could not imagine doing any machine embroidery without them. They are fabulous for snipping the threads as I go, since my machine does not have the thread cutter option. I also use them when snipping thread ends after burying them on a quilt. Love, love, love this tool!

  10. Sandi says:
    April 7, 2017 at 8:36 am

    I would of purchased that set as well. Way to go, love them!

  11. Carmen says:
    April 7, 2017 at 8:36 am

    I’ve used those snips for at least 15 years, as far as I’m concerned they’re one of the best things since sliced bread. LOL

  12. Paula Pardue says:
    April 7, 2017 at 8:43 am

    Just add the diamond variation to the next book!

  13. Pamela Arbour says:
    April 7, 2017 at 9:02 am

    I have your book and it has come in handy on my current quilting project. I needed some Southwest designs and several of yours fit the need. I wish you could have put all of your designs in that book but I guess it would have been rather large! I like the design you showed today. I am guessing that they only had so much space designated for each design and nothing personal.

  14. Diana McDonough says:
    April 7, 2017 at 9:25 am

    As I said before, I just got a sit-down long-arm. I quilted 2 kids komfort quilts as my first projects on it, and many of the motifs i quilted on it were from either the book or previous tutorials. The rest were me being inspired by the same…I even stitched a computer, keyboard, mouse, monitor…all in one continuous stitching line!

    1. Diana McDonough says:
      April 7, 2017 at 9:29 am

      p.s. I have a small pair of curved titanium scissors that I use. Like these snips, they clip nice and close with less risk of clipping the material by accident. I may have to consider a pair of these, though!!!

  15. Becky Shaffer says:
    April 7, 2017 at 9:29 am

    I’ve never used snips. I might have to find a pair for myself. I went to AQS Lancaster last week and found some things that I “needed”. The challenge for our local quilt show this year is “diamonds”. I already love the square flower, now I’m thinking about how I can use your diamond shaped version in my quilt.

  16. Jane Freedman says:
    April 7, 2017 at 9:34 am

    Lori, I wasn’t sure I needed another book on’how to quilt your quilt’, but I have to admit I definitely needed your book!! It is wonderful !! I love that you also write where to use it, how to modify it, etc. I love the diamond shaped square flower in today’s blog….could you show us the steps on how to do it one Tuesday soon?

    I enjoy your blog so much, and your articles in the AQS magazine–you are a gem!!!!

    Janey Freedman
    Hudson, MA

  17. Debbie Horton says:
    April 7, 2017 at 9:42 am

    Great timing for the diamond variation personal tutorial as it will now be on my next quilt! Thank you.

    Also, a question for you. I jumped to your “Ten Stocking Stuffers Quilter Will Love” and am curious to see what, or if, you would change on an updated version of this list? Thanks!

  18. Mary Terrell says:
    April 7, 2017 at 9:43 am

    Love your book! Yes, I’ve use some of the motifs in my latest quilt and it is super cute!!

  19. Marta says:
    April 7, 2017 at 10:05 am

    Saw those scissors online someplace while looking for something else..Didn’t write down where…Saw them in your photos few days ago and came close to committing an ear spitting squeal…Now you are sharing them with us !!!! Way to go, Lori !!
    Usually granddaughters ask me for suggestions before Mother’s Day.. I only have one suggestion this year if asked ! I have some snips but they are, uh, inexpensive, old and pinch me. Rarely use them. Actually my decor theme for my bathroom is iridescent items…except towels…cannot find any of those. 🙂

  20. Marta says:
    April 7, 2017 at 10:07 am

    DUH,,,, not spitting squeal…SPLItting, sorry !

  21. Lynn says:
    April 7, 2017 at 10:54 am

    I just used the dog bones motif for the first time–on a baby quilt with Scottie dogs. I’ll send you a picture. So cute!

  22. Cecilia Nilsson says:
    April 7, 2017 at 11:29 am

    I understand the need/want thing, I went to a quilt and patchwork show today, just needed that queen supreme slider, but my – it’s expensive here in Europe….

  23. Pam Hotle says:
    April 7, 2017 at 11:41 am

    I was at my local quilt shop yesterday for a monthly meeting. The shop owner shows all the newest fabric, tools and books. I bought a fabulous new quilting book called Free Motion Machine Quilting 1-2-3!!

    1. WordPress.com Support says:
      April 7, 2017 at 11:49 am

      Woo hoo!!!

  24. Patsy says:
    April 7, 2017 at 12:06 pm

    I am working on an 8 pt star with the diamond shape and this diamond flower would be a perfect fit! Can I adapt the square flower myself?

    1. WordPress.com Support says:
      April 7, 2017 at 12:26 pm

      Yes!!!

  25. Donna says:
    April 7, 2017 at 2:50 pm

    I do have snips and have used them for so long, but, mine are really “clunky” compared to those “iridescent” beauties you have.,,But, I have spent so much on fabric the last two weeks, that no “frivolies” are allowed for weeks to come. Love that flower square or squnched.

  26. Linda Skroback says:
    April 7, 2017 at 3:47 pm

    Lori, when you next chat with your publisher, ask them to make sure there is contrast between the fabric and thread colors in your wonderful new book? I can see most of your delightful designs but some have too little contrast to ascertain the design. My favorite, so far, is the elm leaf with an oak leaf inside that I will practice and quilt on my Hometown quilt . I will stitch a Lone Star in the ditch and my husband will free-hand maple leaves inside…can’t wait! Thanks

    1. WordPress.com Support says:
      April 7, 2017 at 4:40 pm

      Sounds lovely!! And yes-we are trying to work on the contrast for book 2—thank you!

  27. plymouthknits says:
    April 7, 2017 at 3:55 pm

    Hi Lori! I love this design! I just finished a twin size isosceles triangle quilt for a DGD. I used a sissix plus die to cut the triangles. What a time saver! I think this will be perfect FMQ for this quilt only probably a little wider spacing. This design stretches me a bit from my go to simple designs for the grands. Thanks for all your generosity!

    1. WordPress.com Support says:
      April 7, 2017 at 4:44 pm

      Sounds lovely! Wider will be even better!

  28. Pat says:
    April 7, 2017 at 5:28 pm

    I recently told my grandson that I needed a kiss – he informed me that I didn’t need one, I just wanted one! Yup.

  29. Becky Shaffer says:
    April 7, 2017 at 5:34 pm

    Great idea!

  30. lorindadavis says:
    April 7, 2017 at 8:25 pm

    I have the scissors, but the snips are next on my ‘need’ list!

  31. Lorraine Doyno Evans says:
    April 7, 2017 at 9:04 pm

    I don’t know if they were the same, but I had snips like that recently and loved them but they broke in less than 6 months and I could not fix them. Love your new little quilt

  32. Jo Olinger says:
    April 7, 2017 at 10:12 pm

    Funny scissors are a need item. Every year I have scissors on my Christmas list. My Daughter says, “Mom how many scissors do you really need?” I always say, “you can never have too many scissors!” I will add these to my Christmas list this year. Gotta have em!

    1. Karen W says:
      April 8, 2017 at 12:25 pm

      That adage… “can’t have too many scissors”, reminded me of a challenge a few years ago — “How many pairs of scissors do you own?” I was surprised to find (at that time) that it was 36 (+6 outside the sewing room, including the kitchen shears & First Aid Kit)!! I know that number is higher now, but I have to add, several pairs aren’t used for sentimental reasons – once belonged to my mother & grandmother.
      I also love those snips (I don’t have the new iridescent ones – yet) & gave them as gifts to members of my quilt group. I keep a pair at my embroidery machine & another in my travel tote, but they do not cut most fabric.
      Lori, I’m still reading the book — am recovering from the flu, so haven’t tried anything yet! I love how you encourage thinking outside the box — or in some cases, the diamond shape! So, a flower doesn’t have to be round….

  33. finelinequilting says:
    April 7, 2017 at 10:50 pm

    I really like the diamond flower. I’m glad you shared it with your readers. Great border.

    Cynthia

  34. Kerry Davidson says:
    April 8, 2017 at 5:18 am

    I can understand why the scissors and snips came home with you – they are definite keepers, especially if they work as well as they look – which I’m sure they do. As for your square flower in a diamond, it would also make a fabulous table runner

  35. Cathy W says:
    April 8, 2017 at 5:56 pm

    Oh I seen those scissors too… yup they’re a need!!! Just hoping they’re still around when I get money ?

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