my ironing pad

One of my favorite quilting helpers is this little rolling 3 drawer plastic unit. It rolls underneath my table when not in use. I have an ironing pad and a wool pressing mat on top, and, it is to the left of me when I sew. I can turn and iron very easily anything I want to iron. I have had it for years.

The bottom drawer is a small file for patterns and instructions and notes. It needs a good cleaning. I am sure there are things from the dinosaur age still in there.

The second drawer is for thread, but, it became a catch all for all thread and anything else without a home

And the top drawer is where orphan HSTS rest.

I don't think I could sew without it. For, one thing, I keep the top cleaned off. I can't say that about any other flat surface at the moment.

The rose of sharon is blooming again. It had gotten out of hand last year, so, I cut it back almost to the ground. I was afraid it wouldn't recover. The hibiscus flower is a favorite of bees and hummingbirds and makes a great tea. It has anti- inflammatory and antibacterial properties, and helps with cholesterol. It is full of vitamin C. And, obviously, you can't kill it.

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His tool box

Recently, my hubby was permanently laid off from general moters. That meant it was time to bring THE tool boxes home. He is a machine repairman. Over the years, He has found great pleasure in "customizing" his little home away from home. I was fascinated with all the gizmos and doodads.

The black "garage" on top was made from the hard drives of all the computers He found in the trash when many of the engineers left during downsizing.

And it opens to reveal his take away tool carrier.

He found many magnetic gizmos in the trash as well and made use of them to keep important goodies easily accessable.

He created a door for the back part of the box as well from found trash parts.

And it opens. I remember the tv show Batman as a young person. He would say Robin, the right tool for the right job, and then He would produce some magical gizmo from his tool belt. Batman would drool over this tool box....

I love my hubby's fun take on his work, his ability to laugh at the irony, his talents, and his ability to make something from nothing. Let's hope he can do that with money. tee hee

cutter gizmo

I love this thing - really love it. for cutting the little thread between chain piecing pieces. I should carry it around my neck everywhere I go, I love it so much. But, it does have to be moved which is wasted movement. Definitely worth it though until....

I found these. Oh yipee! problem solved.

It was difficult to pick which color I would put on my home machine, but aqua won.

But, oh my goodness, it works like a dream. And it is never in the way. These are the best thing.

Now, down the road, the blade is not replaceable. But I have only changed my gizmo blade twice in 3 years. I bought the 3 pack, so my featherweight would have one too. That leaves one in case they get dull too soon.

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