As part of the Real Studio Tour this week, the topic is our favorite non-traditional tool that isn't found at a quilt or art shop. That eliminates my drafting tables and the hemostat I use when I rip out seams.
For me, it's the tool I stole from the kitchen. It's the magnetic knife rack I use to store my scissors and my binding tool.
The magnetic rack is mounted on my big bulletin board that hangs behind my ironing table. The scissors are easily accessible, and protected from being jostled in a drawer. As you can see, I keep my hemostat (bent needle-nosed pliers) and my small clipping scissors stored there too.
Update: The scissors aren't engraved with my name. It's an old DYMO label.
Very handy. How did you mount it?
ReplyDeleteEven better than your magnetic bar, I like your engraved ID in the scissors - solves any and all ownership issues if you take them outside your studio. [. . . and DH says your system is MUCH safer than sticking scissors in your back pocket!]
ReplyDeleteThat's a great idea and I also love the engraved scissor blades!
ReplyDeleteok so not to sound repetative but I also like the engraved scissors - then I could take off all my ID type items hanging off them.
ReplyDeleteI lost mine in my reorganization and I think I shall put it back as it it very handy for sure.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant idea Lynne, keeps them nice and tidy
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea! I will be picking one of those up the next time I see one - I NEED it!!
ReplyDeleteHmmm...I think I need one of these, too! I like to be able to just grab the pair of scissors ... this is the perfect way to keep them handy and accessible! Great idea! :)
ReplyDeletePatty the quilt lady here - I have a magnetic block similar to yours. I will need to get that hung up in my sewing studio!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea.
ReplyDeleteGenius!
ReplyDeleteMary, it's screwed into the wall.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! And you have a hemostat - one of my favorite tools.
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