• Home
  • Suggest A DIY
  • DIY Newsletter

Quilting

Patterns, patchworks and projects


CraftGossip.com may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site.
  • About CraftGossip
  • Our Network
    • Bath & Body Crafts
    • Candle Making Ideas
    • Crochet Ideas
    • Cross Stitch
    • Edible Crafts
    • Felting Patterns
    • Glass Art
    • Home & Garden Ideas
    • Indie Crafts
    • Jewelry Making
    • Kids Crafts
    • Knitting Patterns
    • Lesson Plans
    • Needlework
    • Party Ideas
    • Polymer Clay
    • Quilting Ideas
    • Recycled Crafts
    • Scrapbooking
    • Sewing Patterns
    • Stamping
    • DIY Weddings
    • Not Craft Ideas
  • Giveaways
  • Roundups
  • Christmas
  • Search
  • Our Store

3 craft gadgets plus a peephole

February 22, by Scarlett Burroughs. 7 Comments

Nikki from Nikki in Stitches spills, giving us her three must-have sewing/quilting gadgets. See them at 3 Craft Gadgets You Really Don’t Need, But You Can’t Live Without! But wait, there’s more.

A commenter on her post, Nancy of Needles, Hooks & Books said she cannot live without a peephole.

I have to ask, do any Craft Gossip crafters use a peephole for gaining perspective when laying out designs? I want to hear from you if you do. And does it matter what kind you buy?

 

Next Quilting Pattern:

  • The Plus Quilt Tutorials
    The Plus Quilt Tutorials
  • Craft Special Buys -  Fat Quarter Bundles $5.99
    Craft Special Buys - Fat Quarter Bundles $5.99
«
»

Comments

  1. Becky says

    February 23, 2011 at 5:51 am

    I’m curious too. How is the peephole utilized? Stand back and see the whole quilt? Wouldn’t it be a convex view? Everybody I see at my door’s peephole is sorta warped.

  2. Sandy N. says

    February 23, 2011 at 7:04 am

    I use a reducing glass which is the same concept as a peephole. It really is VERY useful. It allows you to see the entire quilt on a small scale and if there is something “just not right” about the colors or design, it will pop out at you. I use it on every quilt. I have also heard about people who use the viewfinder of their camera for the same purpose.

  3. Nikki McGonigal says

    February 23, 2011 at 8:51 am

    Becky and Sandy,
    The peephole has everyone talking! I’m going to write a follow up post soon…after I run out and grab one for my hardware store!
    Stay tuned!
    PS…Sandy! The viewfinder idea is GENIUS!!!

  4. Jane T in NW Louisiana says

    February 23, 2011 at 6:15 pm

    Never heard of this, but interested in reading about it.

  5. Shari J says

    February 23, 2011 at 6:40 pm

    I have used an artist’s reducing glass which I also believe serves the same purpose. I do CQ landscapes and it helps me in gaining perspective to focus on just the block with no background imaging. You would be amazed at how looking at something this way changes the way it appears – you can see every little thing you would like to change.

Trackbacks

  1. Tweets that mention 3 craft gadgets plus a peephole · Quilting | CraftGossip.com -- Topsy.com says:
    February 22, 2011 at 7:19 pm

    […] This post was mentioned on Twitter by CraftGossip, Sewing Links. Sewing Links said: From craftgossip: 3 craft gadgets plus a peephole: Nikki from Nikki in Stitches spills – giving us her three mus… http://bit.ly/fDPCR7 […]

  2. Must-Have Craft Gadgets, Part 2: The Peephole « Nikki, In Stitches says:
    March 2, 2011 at 9:30 am

    […] Craft Gossip featured the gadget post, and they started getting emails! […]

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Have you read?

How to Make a Patriotic Stars and Stripes Quilt

6 Stunning Floral Table Runner Patterns

How to Make a Patriotic Fabric Banner

Nautical Fat Quarter Bundle by Wilmington Prints

How to Make a Chicago Geese Quilt Block

Hot posts!

10 Free Modern Quilt Patterns
Scrap Busting Quilt Patterns

Support Us




RSS From The Network

  • American Flag Cross Stitch
  • Design Theory with a Stitched Grid Layout
  • Card Organizer Binder
  • Free Fireworks Hand Embroidery Pattern
  • 12 Summer Sewing Patterns For Men
  • Easy Projects to Knit for Father’s Day
  • 15 Plants You Must Plant This Summer
  • Amazing Audiobooks Narrated by Their Authors
  • Crafty Creative Mini Album
  • Simple Rod Pocket Curtains Sewing Tutorial

Trending popular ideas

10 Free Modern Quilt Patterns
Scrap Busting Quilt Patterns
6 Tips For Machine Quilting
7 Quick & Easy Quilt Patterns
Scrap Fabric Japanese Knot Bag - Free Pattern
9 Free Motion Quilting Patterns
Create Fabric Yardage From Your Scraps
How to Make a Chicago Geese Quilt Block
5 Free Bird Quilt Block Patterns
8 Patterns For Paper Pieced Quilt Blocks

Pick Your Blog

  • Sewing
  • Knitting
  • Crochet
  • Home & Garden
  • Recycled Crafts
  • Scrapbooking
  • Stamping
  • Polymer Clay
  • Cross-Stitch
  • Edible Crafts
  • Felting
  • Glass Art
  • Indie Crafts
  • Kids Crafts
  • Jewelry Making
  • Lesson Plans
  • Needlework
  • Bath & Body
  • Party Ideas
  • Quilting
  • Candle Making
  • DIY Weddings
  • Not Craft
  • Free Craft Projects

Copyright © 2022 · CraftGossip | Start Here | Contact Us | Link to Us | Your Editors | Privacy and affiliate policy