Wendy Revelli of Oakland, California, keeps her sewing machine clean with a touch of a button

Nancy of Webb City MO tells how she makes plastic templates.

Nell Summerlin of Tarboro, North Carolina, replaces worms with feet

Monica S of Lynnwood, Washington, gets a little help from her friend with washing fabrics.

Judy Kelius shares a great stencil tip from her web site.

Samantha B. of Great Falls, Montana tells how she travels with sewing needles.

Mary Ann Sell of Arizona solves a mat storage problem with hangers.

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A Quilter’s Review reader tells how she keeps quilt tops wrinkle-free while they are waiting to be quilted.

Diane of Loveland, Colorado makes handwork easier with a non-slip surface.

Sophie has read and reviewed dozens of quilting books in 2005. Here are the ones that she found most inspiring and useful.

Evelyn Kyser explains how she keeps her fabric looking fabulous.

Pene’ of Eugene, Oregon, organizes her Log Cabin strips for easy sewing.

Kathy of Greenfield, Missouri, found the perfect tool for cleaning her sewing room floor.

Jean Engle of Pella, IA tells how she organizes her magazine articles for easy access.

Willa McNeill, of Matthews, North Carolina, uses telescoping magnet to retrieve dropped sewing items.

Willa McNeill, of Matthews, North Carolina, uses door hardware in her sewing room.

Linda Parker of San Diego, CA keeps her tools at hand

Piles of books can extend the bed of your sewing machine.