No wonder my "To Do" list is so long. There is a lot more time invested when you have this much handwork. Because of that, I am always looking for ways to streamline the process so I can finish a chunk of my projects in this lifetime and not have to drag them with me :).  Whether it be wool, embroidery, appliqué or Sashiko, I try to figure out short cuts in the prepping stage because I can't wait to get to the fun part...stitching! I am not a purest in the hand work genre, so cover your ears and eyes if you are because I may shock you! I use a lot of fusible! With that said, in the past, my quilts still ended up in shows and publications and received ribbons. Currently I just make quilts for the pleasure and the sharing.

 

I am always on the hunt for tools that make my quilting life easier, and one of my favorite tools is my light box. It is simple, easy to use, and has never failed me. As a result, I have never felt the need to trade up. Made by mesew.com, they have not raised their prices in 20 years!!! You rarely hear that these days! Light boxes come in all shapes, sizes, and weights, but what I can tell you is that this light box is not only light weight, it is simple to use. You can move the light around to brighten up all corners of your project and I can attest that it is sturdy because it has banged around 3 moves in 20 years. Made in the USA...did I say they haven't raised their prices in 20 years! Most tool manufacturers keep trying to upscale their products. They look more modern, the accent colors change, and they continue to up the game. But, sometimes it is the simple things...the less complicated, that make our quilting life peaceful. You can check out my light box on the Quilt Roadies tutorial on prepping your wool or applique! Have a wonderful week of creating!

 

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