I don’t do nearly enough searching for the latest products out there that you always knew you needed but never knew existed.  I’m going to try to do that a little more often.  It’s hard enough to keep up with all the wonderful fabric releases that go whizzing by each week!  Anyway, here’s a few things I’ve found (but not tried, so leave a comment if you have any experience!):

Wonder Clips

Product description:

Open wide for holding multiple layers of fabric. It won’t damage or distort the fabric. Great Holding capacity for different types of crafts. 1/4″ and 1/2″ seam allowance markings on on the base of clip of clip. Clip base is flat for easy feeding to presser foot.

The Wonder Clips are great alternative to pins, especially when working with heavy weight fabrics, piles, and vinyls. It can hold layered sections of sewing projects such as handle connectors to handbags and piping without distortion. It holds quilt binding while sewing and it’s easy to see and easy to find when dropped on the floor. Works well with sergers.

  Kanzashi Flower Makers

Product description:

Kanzashi Flower Makers come in many sizes and shapes and help making 3 dimensional fabric flowers quick and easy.   Flowers are perfect for embellishing clothing, handbags, jewelry, and much more!  Each comes with a free project sheet.

Pattern Keeper Organizer

Product Description:

Organize sewing and quilting patterns with this pattern storage box.

Keep your sewing room neat and tidy with a box that holds up to 40 patterns. Includes 4 divider tabs you can write on to categorize your patterns. There is also a place on the outside of the box for writing down the company, pattern number, style and size of your patterns. Store fabric cuts or other objects as well!

Sew ‘n Sharp Needle Sharpening Pad

Product description:

Just sew through the pad to sharpen your needles and pins quickly and easily!

This quick, easy, disposable sharpening pad works on all pins and needles. For sharpening using your machine, sew one row along the pad lengthwise (with or without thread installed) and repeat as needed until needle reaches desired sharpness. For loose needles, grip pad firmly and push needle completely through pad. Repeat 30-50 times or until needle is sharp. Save money by not having to replace your pins and needles!

Fuse ‘n Gather

Product description:

Creating a gather is as easy as press, pull and stitch!

Simply press the Fuse ‘n Gather on the wrong side of the fabric with medium heat, tie threads at one end, pull threads at opposite end to gather! Perfect for dresses, pillows, quilts and many types of crafts. Comes in 5/8″ width in 6- or 15-yard strips.

If you’ve had the chance to try any of these out, share with us your opinion!  We love to learn from those who have already had experience!