Alex Anderson's 4-in-1 Essential Sewing Tool: Includes Seam Ripper, Stiletto, Presser, Turner Tools & Hardware – August 1, 2009

"A 4-in-1 tool for use in applique quilting techniques such as Freezer Paper Applique, Needle Turn Applique and Foundation Paper Piecing. June 11 Alex Anderson's 4-in-1 Essential sewing Tool includes a seam ripper, stiletto,pressure and turner all in one handy wooden tool. The seam ripper, By Bernia, has a thin point and an extra sharp blade to cut away your unwanted stiches without damaging your fabric. The extra long stiletto facilitates tedious machine piecing and pressing (and protects your fingers). The pointed wooden end cap is a turner, great for little items and bias tape. The flat end cap , on the opposite end, enables smooth finger pressing. Threads June 10 There's nothing like a celebrity endorsement to speed a product along to gotta-have-it status. And in this case, you really gotta have it. One of our fave stitch-gals, Alex Anderson, offers up her 4-in-1 Essential Sewing Tool made by C&T Publishing. It's a seam ripper, stiletto, presser and turner. It's like MacGyver does quilting! The pimp wooden handle has caps covering each sharp end, and the seam ripper is so sweet it could practically cut rope. And the super-sized handle makes it a lot easier to use than those dwarf rippers you got off your local store's notions wall. Pick up a couple - your home sewing room and your work-shop kit, natch - and thank us later. Quilter's Home June 10 If you've got lots of little tools rolling around on your sewing table, then reach for this new gadget from Alex Anderson. It features Bernina's sharp seam ripper for fast ""unsewing"" and a long stiletto that protects your fingers while you're machine piecing or pressing. Use the flat end for finger pressing a seam or a pleat, or flip it over and use the pointed end to turn bias tubes or to shape the corners and curves of applique patches. Plus, its handy square barrel keeps it from rolling off your sewing table. Quilter's Newsletter " Read more