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The art of making quilts is growing as a household occupation. While
these quilts keep you warm their appearance is compelling. As this industry is growing in India, quilting supplies are made available at any handicraft store. The quilting supplies included rulers, scissors, needles, threads, hoops, frames and a lot more. Let us see why each of them is necessary. Scissors can do the job of a rotary cuter. However just see to it that the scissors are sharp and cutting takes place on a hard surface. However a rotary cutter is preferential for cutting tight corners, cloth circles and curves. It also helps you to cut paper, vinyl and leather. Needles are vital in quilt supplies. From minute to thick sizes all are important, as they are required at different times. Rulers with yellow and black lines are the most preferred. Besides you can also opt for rulers with clear view reversible, square rulers, triangle type or the specially made quilters rule. Threads, you need to choose them according to the fabric and the project you undertake. Silk finish cotton, mettler machine embroidery, silk, 100% cotton are a few of the varieties to name. Quilting supplies also provide for restoration and conservation requirements. While conservation tool stabilizes quilts to preserve it for a longer time period, restoration tools allow you to repair a frayed appliqué. The supplies include minute pins, fine needles etc. Thread catcher, it holds all your threads and you can carry it off to your classes or retreats. Besides the basic supplies you can also put into your cart quilting accessories. For instance quilt stands, you can put your quilts on these for displaying them. Over the door quilt hangers. These do not require nails or screws to support them. They sit perfectly over the door and hold wall hangings, small quilts etc. There are many quilting supplies to choose from. It all depends on what are your requirements and the project you have undertaken. Happy quilting. ~ author Karishma Bajaj.
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