Tools of the Trade

November 21, 2013 By Holly Knott

2006
48″ x 64″
Machine piecing, machine papercut appliqué, machine quilting, embellishment

My husband often comments on the importance of having the right tool for the job. Where would a carpenter be without a hammer? Or a baker without a rolling pin? Or a hockey player without skates?

Tools of the Trade takes a light-hearted look at the favourite tools in a quiltmaker’s studio:

    Thimble, pin cushion, pins and needles
    Rotary cutter and ruler
    Iron and ironing board
    Sewing machine
    Measuring tape
    Scissors

These are the tools that help make our quiltmaking successful.

I think it’s the same in life. Without the right tools – tools like love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control – it’s hard to do a good job.

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