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Top 10 Sewing & Quilting Notions of 2013

We wanted to share with you our top 10 notions of 2013. These are the best-selling sewing and quilting notions of the year. Many of these tools may already be in your sewing kit, keep reading to find out if your favorite notion made the cut.

3155 Wonder Clips

1. 3155: Wonder Clips 10 Pk

Wonder Clips have a wide opening for holding multiple layers of fabric. It won’t damage or distort the fabric. Wonder Clip base is flat for easy feeding to presser foot with 1/4″ and 1/2″ seam allowance markings on the base.

The Wonder Clips are great alternative to pins, especially when working with heavy weight fabrics, piles, and vinyls.  It can hold layered sections of sewing projects such as handle connectors to handbags and piping without distortion. Wonder Clips can also hold quilt binding while sewing.

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2. 482/W: Seam Ripper

Rip through seams with confidence with Clover’s Seam Ripper. Perfect for ripping out seams, basting threads, cutting thread under buttons.

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3. 3157: Jumbo Wonder Clips 24 Pk

Just like the Wonder Clips but in a larger size. The flat back of the Jumbo Wonder Clips have seam allowance marking for ¼”in, ½”in, 3/4”in, and 1”in.

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4. 3156: Wonder Clips 50 Pk

The 50 pack of Wonder Clips came from the many requests for larger quantity packages. They’re easy to see and easy to find when dropped on the floor.

Wonder Clips have a wide opening for holding multiple layers of fabric. It won’t damage or distort the fabric. Wonder Clip base is flat for easy feeding to presser foot with 1/4″ and 1/2″ seam allowance markings on the base.

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5. 517: White Ink Marker

Use this marking tool for when working with dark fabrics. White lines remove quickly when pressed with a hot iron.

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6. 463: Seam Ripper

The small ball on the point will prevent damaging materials when used.

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7. 9506: 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge

Nancy Zeiman Says: “The 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge is my go-to sewing notion!  Whether quilting or sewing, I find it a versatile and accurate tool to measure, mark and create.  In the past I’ve used 5 different tools to do the job of this one gauge – now that’s a streamline notion!”

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8. 4712: Pen Style Chaco Liner

Pen Style Chaco Liners fine point permits accurate drawing of both straight lines and free hand curves.  The fine point makes lines and marks more visible and is easy to use with a straight edge ruler.  Easy replacement refill available.

462 Double Needle Threader

9. 462/NV: Double Needle Threader

You can thread both large-sized needles and small-sized needles. Thread the tiniest of needles with the Double Needle Threader

 

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10. 2507: Patchwork Pins

 

Extra-fine pins, which smoothly pass through fabric.  Useful for precise pinning in delicate piecework and applique.  Head is made of Iron proof glass.  100 pins/case.  Size is 0.40 x 36 mm.

Did your favorite Clover sewing notion make the cut?