I learn something new with every guild meeting that I go to. At the last meeting, we talked about our favorite quilting tools and gadgets. One person brought in a stack of paper plates.
I wondered, “How are paper plates a quilting tool?”
She explained that she uses them to keep her blocks in order as she sews.
Since I’m working on a quilt that must be assembled in blocks, rather than rows, I thought I’d give the plates a try. I laid out my quilt and then chose 12 plates, one for each block. I numbered the plates 1 to 12 and then put the pieces for each block on its plate.
Here they all are stacked and waiting for me.
This is one tip that I didn’t know about when I wrote my top 7 list, but is definitely a keeper.
Have you tried using paper plates like this?
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Clever!! I'm trying this! Thanks!
That is a very interesting idea…. I am sure I would do something silly like knock them over, but I do see how it could help organize someone
What a great idea. Funny how the simplest things work so well. Thanks for the tip.
Great idea – they look like they stack up really neatly and perfect that you can write on the plate too.
So bummed I missed our meeting! But this plate idea is brilliant!
Great idea! I tend to use numbered plastic bags, as my cat would have a field day with these.
That is a great idea! I usually use printer paper and label it but the plates might have another use very soon!
Genius! I'll definitely tuck this one away to use later!
clever and fun!
What a great idea – and with the range of plastic boxes available you could carefully drop them into a box, seal the lid and put them on a shelf without having to worry about losing bits – genius idea, thanks for sharing.
OMG! What a cool idea!!!!
That is a neat idea~ I can definitely see where it would help with some patterns. Thanks for sharing~ 🙂
Fantastic idea! I have been using printer paper, but paper plates would be so much more sturdy and easy to deal with.
I've been using paper places for this very purpose for the pat 10 years. It's so helpful and a great way to organize pieces for blocks.
I'm with Ella…I haven't tried paper plates, but I use ziplock bags ALOT!
I don't use paper plates, but I've used sandwich bags and binder clips, depending on what I'm working on :o)
Very interesting idea. I use mini bulldog clips with numbers on them to hold block pieces =D
Oh brilliant! I'm working on a project that would be much more organized if I do that, and then I can cut out the rest of the blocks instead of doing them one at a time. Yay!
Such a cool idea and far better than scraps of paper 🙂
I use bits of masking tape on my blocks.
Oh I am seriously doing this instead of using ziplock bags. Thanks for the tip!
That is too cool! Thanks for sharing it. I have a lettered bead and safety pin set but I always worry about the holes in the fabric. This would definitely stop that!
this is such a clever idea…..i would never have thought of that.
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