Kelly has introduced me to a variety of notions and I've always found that every product I've ordered from IHAN has been high quality, at a reasonable price, and she has exceptional service. What I really like is that she gets to know what type of projects I like to work on and make recommendations for "me", not just recommendations to sell products.
I learned about Famore products, from Kelly. IHAN also has a great selection of Famore products.
One day, well over a year ago, I was working on a particularly nasty reverse sewing situation, when Kelly recommended that I try the Famore Micro Fine Tweezers. My first thought was tweezers are tweezers and my common tweezers had always been what I used, and probably were as good as the one's Kelly was recommending. But then, I thought about how Kelly had always given me great recommendations and I said "please add those Famore Micro Fine Tweezers to my order".
Kelly was 100% spot on with her recommendation for these tweezers. They are a thousand times better than any tweezer I've ever used. I honestly can't imagine how I managed without them before, and certainly will never go without them in the future. They are fantastic.
So, when Kelly asked me to participate in the Famore Blog Hop, of course I jumped with delight. How could I not be excited for a chance to chat about a product that I think offers an excellent value and provides a benefit for all quilting, sewing, and embroidery enthusiasts, along with general domestic situations when one would want to use tweezers. I'm sure you can visualize a number of common reasons one uses tweezers (e.g. removing bee stingers, trimming unwanted hairs, removing splinters, etc.). But, I wonder how many thing about the benefits of having fine tweezers for use with your sewing projects? Well, take a look at a few ways I use these tweezers in my sewing projects:
For those that periodically do reverse sewing and want to get out those annoying fine threads that leave obvious signs of "I've been sewn more than once". These tweezers do a great job making it easy and fast to pull out this distracting threads.
For those that have AccuQuilt products, while you receive a pair of tweezers from AccuQuilt, they really are not great for getting fine threads that get caught in the dyes. These Famore micro fine tweezers make it so easy to pull out threads caught in the AccuQuilt dyes, to help them cut accurately after heavy use
.
For those that do machine embroidery, it is common to have small threads that are difficult to trim with the finest scissors. Having these micro fine tweezers help to lightly pull threads to see if they need to be trimmed vs can safely be pulled out. Historically, I would toss machine embroidery (ME)designs that after stitching out they needed some level of reverse sewing. These tweezers helped to make the proceess of reverse sewing ME so fast & easy, I now comfortably and quickly reverse sew my ME designs, when needed, with the help of these tweezers.
I learned about Famore products, from Kelly. IHAN also has a great selection of Famore products.
One day, well over a year ago, I was working on a particularly nasty reverse sewing situation, when Kelly recommended that I try the Famore Micro Fine Tweezers. My first thought was tweezers are tweezers and my common tweezers had always been what I used, and probably were as good as the one's Kelly was recommending. But then, I thought about how Kelly had always given me great recommendations and I said "please add those Famore Micro Fine Tweezers to my order".
Kelly was 100% spot on with her recommendation for these tweezers. They are a thousand times better than any tweezer I've ever used. I honestly can't imagine how I managed without them before, and certainly will never go without them in the future. They are fantastic.
So, when Kelly asked me to participate in the Famore Blog Hop, of course I jumped with delight. How could I not be excited for a chance to chat about a product that I think offers an excellent value and provides a benefit for all quilting, sewing, and embroidery enthusiasts, along with general domestic situations when one would want to use tweezers. I'm sure you can visualize a number of common reasons one uses tweezers (e.g. removing bee stingers, trimming unwanted hairs, removing splinters, etc.). But, I wonder how many thing about the benefits of having fine tweezers for use with your sewing projects? Well, take a look at a few ways I use these tweezers in my sewing projects:
For those that periodically do reverse sewing and want to get out those annoying fine threads that leave obvious signs of "I've been sewn more than once". These tweezers do a great job making it easy and fast to pull out this distracting threads.
For those that have AccuQuilt products, while you receive a pair of tweezers from AccuQuilt, they really are not great for getting fine threads that get caught in the dyes. These Famore micro fine tweezers make it so easy to pull out threads caught in the AccuQuilt dyes, to help them cut accurately after heavy use
.
For those that do machine embroidery, it is common to have small threads that are difficult to trim with the finest scissors. Having these micro fine tweezers help to lightly pull threads to see if they need to be trimmed vs can safely be pulled out. Historically, I would toss machine embroidery (ME)designs that after stitching out they needed some level of reverse sewing. These tweezers helped to make the proceess of reverse sewing ME so fast & easy, I now comfortably and quickly reverse sew my ME designs, when needed, with the help of these tweezers.
For those that periodically get a broken thread caught in their bobbin, or one of the shafts that a thread travels thru, this pair of tweezers makes it very easy to remove such unwanted threads.
I hope I've shared a few examples of how these tweezers may help you in your sewing (or reverse sewing). Don't forget that they also work better than other tweezers for all the common household uses of tweezers. Thus, I can truly say I highly recommend every quilting, sewing & embroidery enthusiast have a pair of these tweezers, if not two! I do believe you'll like them too!
Did I mention a giveaway? Thanks to IHAN and Famore, I have a pair of Famore Micro Fine Tweezers 3 1/2" for one lucky winner. To enter, simply leave a comment on this post. I'll randomly select a winner and announce on Friday, January 20th. But, before you leave a comment, I hope you'll take time to read my updated post titled "WANTED: Quilters that never win at Giveaways", as you may just find your name in this article and insights on how you can improve your chances at winning in various giveaways.
Don't overlook an great opportunity to learn about other Famore products and get a chance to win a Famore product at each blog that has participated in the hop this week. While this hop started on Monday, there is still plenty of time to enter the giveaway at each of these participating blogs:
I hope I've shared a few examples of how these tweezers may help you in your sewing (or reverse sewing). Don't forget that they also work better than other tweezers for all the common household uses of tweezers. Thus, I can truly say I highly recommend every quilting, sewing & embroidery enthusiast have a pair of these tweezers, if not two! I do believe you'll like them too!
Did I mention a giveaway? Thanks to IHAN and Famore, I have a pair of Famore Micro Fine Tweezers 3 1/2" for one lucky winner. To enter, simply leave a comment on this post. I'll randomly select a winner and announce on Friday, January 20th. But, before you leave a comment, I hope you'll take time to read my updated post titled "WANTED: Quilters that never win at Giveaways", as you may just find your name in this article and insights on how you can improve your chances at winning in various giveaways.
Don't overlook an great opportunity to learn about other Famore products and get a chance to win a Famore product at each blog that has participated in the hop this week. While this hop started on Monday, there is still plenty of time to enter the giveaway at each of these participating blogs:
Monday Jan. 9th: Patsy Thompson Designs
Tuesday Jan. 10th: Green Fairy Quilts
Wednesday Jan. 11th: I Have a Notion
Thursday Jan 12th: Happy Cottage Quilter
Friday Jan. 13th: SewCalGal {where you are now}
Lastly, I want to announce the winner of last weeks' Fun Friday Giveaway for the Sewline Fabric Marker. Congratulations to Josie (Jo Crazy Mama).
Tuesday Jan. 10th: Green Fairy Quilts
Wednesday Jan. 11th: I Have a Notion
Thursday Jan 12th: Happy Cottage Quilter
Friday Jan. 13th: SewCalGal {where you are now}
Lastly, I want to announce the winner of last weeks' Fun Friday Giveaway for the Sewline Fabric Marker. Congratulations to Josie (Jo Crazy Mama).
160 comments:
I sure can use those tweezers! Thanks for counting me in, Darlene.
Those could come in handy.
You make these scissors sound like a must have! Thanks for a chance to win them.
These would be a great addition, seems that my tweezers have walked! Having two boys, I hate to think where
They look super and I can really see how much I need them in my life (and all their other products too!) so I'll keep my fingers crossed.
Your suggestions have convinced me that I need these tweezers! Count me in for the drawing, please.
I would like to play! And hopefully win! :))
Thank you for the oppurtunity.
Krisztina from Hungary :)
They sound amazing...please put me in the draw
Hmmm- tweezers. Sounds like a good tool for the sewing room. Can I get in on the draw...please?
Never thought of tweezers for sewing but now can see where they would be useful. Thanks!
Those tweezers look like they would tweak out any stray thread.
I have a pair of bad tweezers in my sewing room but these sound like a huge improvement! Thanks for the chance to win.
I am always ready to try a new product that makes sewing easier...and if Kelly recommends them, they must be good.
Looks Loire something I could put to good use.
High quality tweezers for ANY job are difficult to find. Thank you for the recommendation.
Oh - tweezers for the GO dies! What a good idea!
Would love to try them! Thanks for a chance.
When I worked in the sewing plant, my tweezers were my best friend. Any sewer/quilter needs a good pair of tweezers.
These look great. Thanks for hosting the giveaway.
I want such a device. Thanks for giveaway!
Thanks for offering this giveaway. Having the right tool makes any job easier.
I presently have the worst tweezers in the whole world, so I thank you for the opportunity to win some that atually work!
I think my reverse sewing moments would be less frustrating with a pair of tweezers. I've never used them before!
I love a good pair of tweezers. I'd love to try these.
first, yay me! I think your Random Number Generator is in love with me! Second... where would we be without a good pair of tweezers!! Great 'gadget' choice! It is one of those things you don't know yours are no good till you try a good pair! ( I'm bad I use my eyebrow ones but they really are a good pair LOL)
Wonderful review and gave me other uses I had not thought of. Thanks for this wonderful opportunity and I sure do need these tweezers - it is my birthday next week - does that help? Judy C
I have a pair of tweezers in my sewing notions that I rarely use because they don't close that well. Sounds like these are just what I need. If I don't win, I'll have to go buy a pair.
I never thought of using tweezers for my reverse sewing threads. Like DUH! What a great idea:) Ok. This is on the top of my list for needed notions. Thanks for sharing!
I've never thought of using tweezers before, because I've never had any that would do it--these sound great. Thanks for the chance to win!
I have added tweezers to my tool box of sewing things. But they are blunt and not the greatest for pulling out threads. I bet those would be great for pulling lint out of the sewing machine too. Thanks for the chance.
The tweezers look wonderful! What a great addition to my sewing supplies. Thanks for the opportunity.
I want these! The tweezers I use aren't that great - these sound great! ~Jeanne
I need these. thanks for the chance
Those sound like great tweezers - thanks for doing the give away.
I can certainly see where these tweezers would come in very handy, so please enter me in the drawing!
I could use those - thanks for the chance to win one! :)
Sounds like I need a pair of those tweezers. Thanks for the review.
I would love to win a pair of tweezers. Thank you for a chance to win!
Hi Darlene, I could really, really use these tweezers as my current project has involved more unsewing than sewing and I'm getting really annoyed at those little threads that just keep hanging on. Thanks!
I need a good pair of tweezers, I used to have surgical tweezers until I dropped them and have never been able to find another pair as good. Maybe my luck will change, it is friday the 13th!
debi
Would love to try out the cute little tweezers! Thanks for the giveaway!
Because you can never have too many gadgets . . . .
I never would have thought there was a quilting tweezer out there! Thanks for the review. Would love to win it.
What a wonderful review! Would love to have these for my GO Baby dies, great giveaway!
Sounds like a great addition to my notions basket. Thanks for a chance to win.
Vail in tn
Great post. Would love tweezers! thanks!
Great review. Wonderful tweezers. Maybe i'm lucky enough to win one of those.
I love your work and your blog... Can I participate? Maybe I`ve lucky!!!
I'm always scrambling around, looking for my best tweezers while I'm at the machine, but I can see that these are MUCH better.
thanks!
These look fabulous! Gotta love a good pair of tweezers!
What a neat little tool! I would love to be lucky enough to win!
Congrats, Josie! :-) And-- please enter me for a chance to win those tweezers!! Tweezers come in handy for so many different uses, and these look like they are *REALLY* nice ones! The ones I have are pretty old and pretty cheap! It'd be nice to have a new pair-- especially one this nice! Thank you for the chance to win! :-)
I would love to win these tweezers. Thanks for the chance. I hate when I can't reach those pesky little bits that get stuck in the bobbin area.
I would love to win these tweezers. Thanks for the chance. I hate when I can't reach those pesky little bits that get stuck in the bobbin area.
I have been wanting to get some great tweezers. Thanks for the review and giveaway.
These look like fantastic tweezers. I like how they are very pointy! Thanks for the opportunity to win them!
Reverse sewing is a fact of life :( and everyone needs a great pair of tweezers. Please count me in. I'd love to try them.
I don't make use of tweezers in my sewing, but I probably should and would love to try these out!
Those tweezers look fantastic for so many things. Thanks for the opportunity to win your giveaway.
These tweezees sound AWSOME!!!! Thank for the chance to win.
Having done a fair bit of reverse sewing in the past, I could have used tweezers like these and know they would come in handy for any future development of my reverse sewing technique. Would love to win these.
these sound great would love to try them. Melisa Bakos
What a neat product. Thanks for the chance to win
Thank you! These look great tweezers!!
I'm constantly disappointed with tweezers and trimmers that I pick up from the notions wall in Joann's. I really have a hard time pulling out the excess threads after unsewing a seam. These look like the perfect solution.
Thanks for the listing... I was a no reply blogger after I had made a new blog and didn't realize it. I'd love to win!
I'm with you, SewCalGal, those tweezers are really the best I've found and I'm glad there is no milage log on the tweezers...that would be embarassing to me as far as tracking the number of un-sewing jobs I have done!
Smiles,
Kelly
I've been using my regular pair of tweezers. It would be great to have a pair that's designated to the sewing room.
They sound great. Thanks for the giveaway!
Thanks for an excellent product review. I can see how handy these tweezers can be. Thanks for all your interesting blog posts.
Please enter me in the drawing, I'm sure this tool's going to be real helpful with me!!!
What great suggestions! Thank you so much!
Well thank you for the chance! I have some Famore products and I love them too.
I would love to win a pair of these tweezers! Good tweezers are a must and these look like they would fit the bill. Thanks for a chance to win a pair!
These tweezers sound wonderful. I would love a chance to win a pair. Thanks so much. Hugs...
These look wonderful, I would love to be added to the drawing. I'm just learning to applique and I can see definite possibilities for these tweezers. Thanks for a chance. Hugs...
I needed something like this just yesterday (was wishing for tiny tiny needlenose pliers!).
I need some tweezers! Thanks for the giveaway!
What an awesome little gadget! I could definitely use tiny tweezers for various projects.
I desperately need a good set of tweezers. The ones I have are all worn out. Thanks for doing
this giveaway!
magic tweezers?! neat! have enjoyed the fanmore blog hop ... thanx for all the reviews.
Thanks for a chance to win. I also read the information on properly setting up a blogger account to receive an email. I followed what you said and I am hoping that it will work sometime soon.
Love the term "reverse sewing"! Thanks for the opportunity for this much-needed tool.
Wow!! you have the best giveaways...really. thanks for another
I know exactly why these Famore tweezers will make any quilter happy: plucking threads that pop up on the right side of sewn seams.
Yes, sounds good! Thank you very much!
I have been known to reverse sew on many occasions- those tweezers sound just what I need. :)
Famore is a fairly new brand for me; you certainly make their tweezers the ones to have. My biggest gripe about tweezers that I've purchased before is that they don't always meet together and therefore you can't grab hold of anything. These look like they have a great point.
These tweezers would be great to win for those
pesky threads that just won't come out. Thank you for this giveaway.
Interesting!!!!!!!!!, thank you for the chance
How can anyone survive without tweezers in the sewing room. I would definately like to win these.
I've been muttering about needing new tweezers for the past few weeks, so this review is very timely.
These look like a 'must have' for the sewing room! Thanks for the chance to win!
Yes, I definitely need those! LOL!
I could really use these. My tweezers are not that great. Thanks for the chance to win a pair.
Thanks for the opportunity to win the Famore Tweezers. My pair need replacing!
Oh, these are just what I need for getting those stray thread shreds out from under the bobbin area on my Singer 15-91 when FMQ'ing! thanks for the chance to enter.
Pat - just east of the Coast Range
babcia2008@ymail.com
Those tweezers look great for grasping and holding onto fine threads! Thanks for the opportunity!
Very nice tweezers. I have bought 2 sets of tweezers and I can't pick up small threads with them. It's like there's a big space between the end!
Yes, it is annoying to have tweezers that won't grasp the thread no matter how much you squeeze. Thanks for the give-away.
Don't know where I've been all my life, but I'd never heard of "reverse sewing" before. It cracked me up! I would love to win these tweezers, because if I'm not an expert reverse sewist, it's not for lack of opportunity to practice!!
Sounds like an awsome tool for those unexpected tangles!
I would love these for stray threads! Thanks for the giveaway chance!
Linda
http://homesweetquiltinghome.blogspot.com
I could definitely use a pair of good tweezers , these look fantastic. Thanks for the chance.
I would love these tweezers for my sewing projects. Thanks for offering the giveaway.
sew many neat new tools out there. and those tweezers would be sew handy to have.
Thanks for giving us a chance at winning them . Good luck to all who enter
Well it looks like one of those great tools you didn't know you needed then
once you have can't live without it!
thanks for the chance to win.......
Happy Sewing
I could really use these tweezers. I have the pair that came with my serger, and use them for getting those threads in the machine, but never thought about using a smaller tipped one to get out those little unsewing threads. I want to do ME, too, but don't have a machine yet. Thanks for the ideas.
Who knew? There are tweezers and there are Tweezers!
I'm a sucker for tweezers it'd be wonderful to win a nice pair like this.
I do love me a nice pair of tweezers! I use to have a pair with a good sharp point and I used them to remove those little bits of paper left when doing foundation piecing. Those tweezers are long gone now, though, so I could really use a new pair. Thank you for the giveaway!
I'd love those, as fingers get older its harder to pick little bits up! Thanks!
I would love to win those! Thanks for sharing!
Tweezers - tiny little fingers with itty bitty grabbers. Handy dandy little baby's. They can get you into a tight spot right quick!
Thank you for the chance to win.
I read about quilter who never win. Good information - it's surprising what new people (like me) can overlook. We get so excited at playing the giveaway game we forget the basics. :)
Cathy Byrd
byrd at gulftel.com
Is this a safe way to post my e-mail address?
You're right, there is a difference in tweezers. Tweezers came with a serger I puchased, and they are so much better than my others, because of the tips and the curve. Thank you for the giveaway.
Those tweezers look amazing. They would be a great addition to my sewing room and home! Thanks!
The way you describe those tweezers Darlene make them sound like something I have to have for my sewing room!
Well, actually I do not have any tweezers. It would be a welcome addition to my sewing supplies. Thanks for the giveaway.
I never thought of needing a pair of tweezers! Still quite new at this hobby so there are many tools to add to my supply. I like how you outlined your die with white so you could see where your shapes end...great idea. Thanks for the chance at your giveaway.
I use tweezers a lot and a recommendation for a really good pair is really appreciated. Thanks for the give-away!
Have never used tweezers but would love to try them!
Have never used tweezers but would love to try them!
Hey there sewcalgal would love to try a pair of those tweezers thanks for all you do.
It would be great to try tweezers like these as fingers get older its harder to pick little bits up!
Happy Quilting Liz
Hi, This would be extremely useful for so many things. Nothing as good here in NZ
these sound just about perfect, thanks for the chance to enter :)
AS a ME I have tried many different tweezers but have not found any that really do as promised. Would LOVE to find one that actually can pick up a single thread to be clipped closely such as a jump stitch. Perhaps Famore Micro Tweezers are the answer.
I've never heard of these, but I sure could use tweezers that would do all that!
I sure would love to give these tweezers a try. Maybe they wouldn't disappear if hubby knew they were for sewing/unsewing only.
I would love to try the tweezers. My fingers sure are not as nimble as they used to be!
I so enjoy reading your posts and would love to win these tweezers. Thanks.
Anything that eases the "unsewing" process would be welcome.
There is always a thread that is stubborn and these tweezers look like they will do the trick. Thanks.
These tweezers sound like a "MUST" have to me. Chance to win..fantastic..I'm on a strict budget right now.
CathyC1950@gmail.com (just incase my google acct is set up wrong)
I could SO use these! thanks for the chance to win!
Oh those look so very helpful. Thanks for the chance to win.
Thanks for the recommendation.....have recently had 'fun' trying to get those pesky little fine ones out of a machine embroidery design...grrrrr!
Thanks so much
sugary hugs
Wendy :O)
Those tweezers look great! I'm finally treating my sewing room like my husband treats his garage: if he needs something, there's a tool for it, and by gosh he'll just go and buy it! The right tool can make all the difference.
I think I need a pair of those!
I'm all for the right tool for the job...these look awesome! Thanks for the chance to win!
These would certainly be a handy tool to add to my sewing room!! All these things I am unaware of...
I think this tool would rock!
if it makes the not fun more fun i'd love to win it. thank you for a chance. Janita
Wow those scissors look incredible, I plan on buying them even if I don't win them!
I know I sure could use these tweezers. My hands are always swelling, so I can't pick up thread very easy from material to cut off the ends after I have sewn them.
I would love to have these tweezers, especially if they would help to get those little threads out of my dies. I know I had a pick that came with my Go, but for the life of me I can not find it.
SallyKingemail@gmail.com
would love to win these love all things tooly
young1@irtc.net
I've had many of those 'reverse sewing' situations and have never used tweezers. Great idea! I'll have to try them. Thanks for the giveaway..
Having the right tools makes sewing so much easier - especially when things don't quite go to plan. Would love the opportunity to win
blklman [at] xtra [dot] co [dot] nz
Great post. Another place I use my tweezers is for my applique. Whether it's to place a small piece of fabric or pull threads. It makes all the difference when you have the right tools.
Thank you and Famore for a great giveaway and a chance to win.
usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com
I'd love to win the tweezers! cathyquiltsalot@yahoo.com
I'd love to win the tweezers
My current tweezers are getting a work out lately. I am finding that I use them a lot more and would love to try out a new pair.
I could use this handy tool!
En pocas ocasiones utilizo las pinzas y son las normales de toda la vida. Es cierto que este tipo de pinzas pueda ir mucho mejor. Estaría bien ganarlas para probarlas. Gracias
I would love some tweezers!
Those tweezers look remarkable, and who wouldn't love to win them?! Thanks for the chance.
These tweezers look fabulous! I sure could put them to work! Thanks for a chance to win! :)
Oh, I hope I'm not too late. These would be great to try, especially when those threads get caught in my machines. Thanks for the chance.
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