Thursday, August 20, 2009

Day Four of Favorite Things Week


The first day the Original Purple Gypsy Gripper came into the store, I loved it!! I bought one that first day to use at home. It makes the ruler so easy to pick up and to find on the cutting table. It also makes the ruler so much easier on my arthritic hands. I just push down, instead of having to hold my fingers in a cramped position. Also, there are no cut finger tips with the Gypsy Gripper!


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81 comments:

  1. MountainGateAugust 20, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    I know what you mean...about old hands! Now what can I do to make my quarter inch seams really 1/4 inch?

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  2. NicoleAugust 20, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    I have been wanting one of these!! I saw it on one of the crafting blogs and have been hoping to find it locally ever since! :)

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  3. loriAugust 20, 2009 at 12:06 PM

    This looks like a "handy" tool.

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  4. TammyAugust 20, 2009 at 12:45 PM

    Wow - what a great idea! I'm so glad someone that of this.

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  5. NicoleAugust 20, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    Wish I had one of these before I sliced my finger!! :) Nicole P

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  6. **MIGNONNE**August 20, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    I have wanted one of these since I saw someone in your shop using it. It is such a brilliant idea!

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  7. galbraithfamAugust 20, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    Ummm yeah! Sign me up for one of those! I'm the worst at keeping my stuff straight! I'd LOVE to add this to my quilting collection!

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  8. SherriAugust 20, 2009 at 1:53 PM

    I've never tried one of these...but the ladies at most quilt shops seem to be using them...so they must work!

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  9. AnonymousAugust 20, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    I totally want one!

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  10. UnknownAugust 20, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    Thank you for showing this one. I bought several batiks to fuse and make wall hangings, but, was terrifies of the rotary cutter. I had sliced my finger once and let me tell you, that is the worst pain. I am so excited about this product,I can't wait to get one. Now I can start cutting and fusing. Yippee! By the way we visited your lovely shop and love ypur needle punch designs!
    Diana in Boise

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  11. chelsieAugust 20, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    fun product - definitely makes cutting safer :)

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  12. JulieAugust 20, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    I have seen ladies at quilt shops use these--I would love one. Julie

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  13. DianeYAugust 20, 2009 at 2:58 PM

    I could use that right now!!!!

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  14. Lee AnneAugust 20, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    Love, love, love anything that makes my quilting better....great idea!

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  15. CindyAugust 20, 2009 at 4:16 PM

    Yay! I've been wondering if there was a tool like this out there. I'd LOVE one!

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  16. LouiseAugust 20, 2009 at 4:18 PM

    I, too, have arthritis in my hands. I have been wanting one of these ever since I heard about them.

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  17. UnknownAugust 20, 2009 at 4:21 PM

    I've wanted one of these for a long time!

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  18. HeidiAugust 20, 2009 at 4:21 PM

    I would love one of these! I haven't ever sliced a finger, but I'm getting worried that it's in my future!

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  19. LaurieAugust 20, 2009 at 4:25 PM

    Love your store, just wish there were more hours in each day to finish all my projects. Oh, and I wish I had more energy to do it.

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  20. KendraAugust 20, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    I LOVE this purple gripper!! I drool over it EVERY SINGLE TIME I come into Pine Needles! I love the idea of the gripper, SO useful, and being purple is the icing on the cake!!! I am a purple fanatic, and definitely am wanting to get one to match my purple ruler and scissors!!

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  21. JanelleAugust 20, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    Fabulous idea! I can't believe all of the finger-slicing going on ladies-what's the deal? Now I will probably be cursed for saying that, and be the next to loose a finger. Anyways...anything to make my quilting easier sounds great.

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  22. Kathryn IAugust 20, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    This looks like a great tool! I would love to give it a try!

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  23. D RagsdaleAugust 20, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    I have wondered if these really work and now after the posts, I guess they do. I wasn't worried about slicing a finger, just being able to get a better hold on my rulers.

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  24. CindiAugust 20, 2009 at 4:37 PM

    I could use one of these!!

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  25. EmilyAugust 20, 2009 at 4:43 PM

    Most of the quilting stores use this tool. It's a cleaver invention. I'd like to have one.

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  26. Ellen JamesAugust 20, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    Looks like a great product... thanks for sharing!

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  27. grandmabishAugust 20, 2009 at 4:56 PM

    Wow! This is a "gotta have". My next purchase for sure. Just two days ago I was cutting, and was thinking how hard it is to press down with Thorasic outlet problems. AND...I always worry about a slip that will inflict pain and suffering! I'm happy to find out that this thing exists!

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  28. DietDrP1975August 20, 2009 at 4:57 PM

    I have seen you use this in your shop. I would love to have one, but just haven't endulged yet. Thanks for sharing this wonderful tool.

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  29. JeanetteAugust 20, 2009 at 4:59 PM

    I swear by my gypsy gripper!!!

    I just rolled my eyes and said "Ummm....thanks" when my mom gave it to me for my birthday last year. It looked like an old fashioned telephone handle with suction cups and I really didn't see how it was going to make my life easier.

    Now, it's one of those things that I wonder "How did I ever survive without this?"

    I don't break fingernails trying to pick up my ruller.

    My ruler doesn't slip when I cut because it spreads out the pressure points on the ruler.

    I love it!

    If you don't have one, you have to get one, they are worth every penny!

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  30. KayCee BurnsideAugust 20, 2009 at 5:02 PM

    This looks like it'd be very useful!

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  31. Chris, Kristina, Nathan and Audrey...August 20, 2009 at 5:08 PM

    What a great item!
    -Kristina

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  32. SaraAugust 20, 2009 at 5:34 PM

    Thanks for showing this one. After cutting myself so many times, I'd love to have this one.

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  33. Steve WilhiteAugust 20, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    I haven't tried this, but I'd like to!

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  34. PaulaAugust 20, 2009 at 5:41 PM

    What will they think of next. Sounds like a fun gadget!

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  35. KatAugust 20, 2009 at 5:45 PM

    That is awesome! I had never seen one before until just about a month ago. I have been hoping to get one soon. :)

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  36. KaraAugust 20, 2009 at 5:47 PM

    You and me both, I had to have the full size and the little circle one.

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  37. Doug & AnnetteAugust 20, 2009 at 5:49 PM

    It would be sweet have one!

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  38. KristenAugust 20, 2009 at 6:03 PM

    I've never tried one, but would love to.

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  39. gamilaurAugust 20, 2009 at 6:16 PM

    I'm glad to know this tool really works, can't wait to get one:)

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  40. laurieAugust 20, 2009 at 6:28 PM

    A PURPLE notion and for quilting - what more could one ask for???!!!

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  41. DarciAugust 20, 2009 at 6:31 PM

    I love your store :D Keep up the great blog!

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  42. NettieAugust 20, 2009 at 6:34 PM

    I have the "wee" gypsy gripper and I love it! Would love to win the big gypsy for my big rulers. It really helps in the cutting process to steady your hand.

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  43. Sherri CAugust 20, 2009 at 6:50 PM

    This would put my mind at rest about using the rotary cutter, especially with my aging hands. Wonderful invention!

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  44. Mama DebAugust 20, 2009 at 6:51 PM

    I think this is a great product and would be helpful to older quilters to disperse weight evenly on the ruler!

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  45. UnknownAugust 20, 2009 at 6:53 PM

    Ever since I put my sewing machine needle through my finger I am game for any tool that will keep my fingers out of harms way!

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  46. NoahmomAugust 20, 2009 at 6:56 PM

    That looks like an awesome tool. I tend to let my hand slide and so the ruler slips toward the end of my cut! I will have to get one of those.

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  47. heidiveeAugust 20, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    No more cut fingers? I have done that, and it hurts. I need this thing!

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  48. SomerAugust 20, 2009 at 7:43 PM

    What a great idea.

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  49. EMPTY NESTERSAugust 20, 2009 at 8:01 PM

    The gripper looks like a handy tool for my old hands. I have to have someone help me when I have a lot of cutting to do. Thanks for the fun.
    Laurie M

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  50. Wendy LadyAugust 20, 2009 at 8:43 PM

    This tool has got to be better than the last one I bought . . . the suction doesn't grip! Looks like a winner!

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  51. rhondaAugust 20, 2009 at 8:54 PM

    wow...i need to get some good sewing tools. everyone has all this cool stuff and all i have is scissors.

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  52. VICKIAugust 20, 2009 at 8:57 PM

    This looks so handy, I could actually cut a straight strip of fabric. Also the hands aren't young any more. Great idea!! Vicki

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  53. Jenny RodriguezAugust 20, 2009 at 8:58 PM

    That is awesome! I've seen it at the shop and always wondered.. Something to add to my shopping wish list!!

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  54. Sarah @ Pink LimeAugust 20, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    This looks so useful, I have a hard time holding my ruler, it always seems to slip under my fingers.

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  55. LoraineAugust 20, 2009 at 9:09 PM

    Great item! I've been wanting one of these. So happy you have a blog now.
    Sandy, I can't wait to see you on the 5th for the porch party!

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  56. DevanieAugust 20, 2009 at 9:14 PM

    I love it!

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  57. IdaAugust 20, 2009 at 9:14 PM

    I'd like to try it. It sounds great.

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  58. ShannonAugust 20, 2009 at 9:17 PM

    I haven't used one yet, it's good to know they really work well like you say.

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  59. Taylor'sAugust 20, 2009 at 9:18 PM

    I almost bought one today and then I decided to wait - well looky here!

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  60. LoriAugust 20, 2009 at 9:31 PM

    I've seen these and wondered how well they work. Would sure love to try it!

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  61. Madi HerzogAugust 20, 2009 at 9:35 PM

    Linda H I would love to start doing quitlting, so any easy tool that makes it easier, I'm for it.

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  62. LamseAugust 20, 2009 at 9:41 PM

    and they double as a tub handle!

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  63. Spence and KathAugust 20, 2009 at 9:56 PM

    I would absolutely love it!

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  64. Janet BentonAugust 20, 2009 at 10:10 PM

    I hope it comes with a quick lesson :D

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  65. RoseAugust 20, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    I have always wanted something like this. I have the arthritis too, so gripping some things is difficult. It would be great.

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  66. DawnAugust 20, 2009 at 10:24 PM

    I have been wanting one of these too!! Looks like a great tool!

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  67. the mama monsterAugust 20, 2009 at 10:25 PM

    awesome!

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  68. MelAugust 20, 2009 at 10:31 PM

    LOVE it!

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  69. SommerAugust 20, 2009 at 10:46 PM

    sounds great to me... anything to make it a little easier!

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  70. UnknownAugust 20, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    i hate how the board always slips this would be awesome

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  71. The PugsAugust 20, 2009 at 10:57 PM

    I am coming tomorrow to buy one if I don't win it!

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  72. Material MaryAugust 20, 2009 at 11:07 PM

    I have noticed you use the purple handle when I've been to the store. By the way, we love the store. Everytime I'm in the area, my husband takes me.
    Mary

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  73. Platt PeriodicalsAugust 20, 2009 at 11:29 PM

    I never knew what those things were for. That's so awesome! I hate to try and move or pick up the ruler on my fabric, because I always end up shifting the fabric or not being able to pick up the ruler without sliding it to the end of the table.

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  74. KemiAugust 20, 2009 at 11:34 PM

    Oooh, that's cool! I could definitely use one of those!

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  75. Angela JamisonAugust 21, 2009 at 12:02 AM

    Sounds awesome!! I think I need one!?

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  76. JackieAugust 21, 2009 at 12:09 AM

    I'd love it to add to my beginner stash!

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  77. life in red shoesAugust 21, 2009 at 1:22 AM

    OK Holly, there are a few more than 14!
    Pick me, pick me!

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  78. sewcietyAugust 21, 2009 at 7:01 AM

    I've been curious about this item. I've seen several people at quilt retreats using them. Hope I win!
    Sheri in Illinois

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  79. NayAugust 21, 2009 at 7:58 AM

    Purple is MY favorite color! I definitely could use this handy dandy gripper but it's just one of those luxuries that gets put on the back burner. Hope I'm the winner!

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  80. FrankieAugust 21, 2009 at 8:05 AM

    I've been wanting one of these ever since I first saw them -- my fingers need one of them lol! Definitely a great tool!

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  81. syocomAugust 21, 2009 at 9:50 AM

    I have never tried those things, maybe i will now that it has been recomended.

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