Day 9…Hera Marker…
Do you know what this does? It marks your quilting lines for machine quilting! You can mark with some kind of marking pen, but they wear out, run out, or you have to keep sharpening them and the lead/chalk keeps breaking…but this baby does none of that…you will have it forever and it is only 6 bucks! Now here is how I use it…First I layer my quilt with backing, batting and the top…then I figure out how I want to mark…diagonally, cross hatch…how wide to I do them apart…again..lots of decisions, but most of the time the quilt will determine some of these matters. I usually use this on my small quilts, they are very easy to mark…now I have a picture here but it is after I stitched the quilt one way already…but you will still get the idea…
Using your walking foot, stitch while watching ahead of your stitching…this is the trick that makes it easier…I used my favorite color for quilting this Auriful #1140. Be brave…I would rather see dark thread on the light fabrics, then light thread on my dark fabrics.
If you want to purchase a Hera…it is here on our site on sale for you!!! Click Here for Hera
Now the winners for Day 10 are Comment #84, #88 and #89… I picked these numbers for the years of my 3 sons birth.
You all win a spool of Aurifil Thread…it will not be black..it will be one of the colors I use….please send us your address in an email so we can get this out to you when it is all over… Congratulations girls!!!
See you tomorrow for Day 8!
Now I need to go piece something, so I can try out that method…wait a minute….I need the marker first.
What a great tool. Thanks for sharing and showing me how it works. This would certainly be very useful and wouldn’t break or wear out.
How can I be the second person to comment? I have the marker and absolutely love it! Thanks for the reminder and all the great tool ideas!
I have one of these and haven’t used it in years. Time to get it out and use again, especially now that I am doing more small quilts than large.
Love this tool , Thanks for sharing your Knowledge with us 🙂
Awesome tool.It would be welcome to play with it!
Time to tidy out the sewing room so that I can find my Hera!! Thanks for the reminder!~
Paulette
Good Morning .. I am finding myself looking forward everyday to your posts! Love them.
I do have a Hera marker, but have not used it for this purpose. Will definately give it a try. I have some ‘little’ quilts to work on, this is inspiring me. Thanks again!
Loretta
Thanks for the info Lisa, I’ve had one of the HERA MARKERS for years and never quite knew how to use it. I’ll give it a try.
I have that little marker & have never used it! Now I can:)
I have seen the hera marker, but never believed it was something that would work. Thanks again Lisa for being the teacher/mentor for me. Peg
This is a tool that I will definitely check out! Thanks for the heads up.
I’m going to be so much smarter after 12 days, I love it!
I love your little table topper. I have not tried the Hera Marker – but may have to check it out – one of my least favorite things to do is remove marking lines. Thanks for the tips!
I’ve never heard of this marker! I can’t wait to try it!
This looks like a great idea! I am going to purchase one and try it.
Thanks for all of your ideas.
Alice
Thanks for all the helpful hints, I have learned so much already.
Thanks for the tip. I can see how easy it would be to mark a quilt with a hera marker, especially a smaller wallhanging or table topper. I need to go and try this.
I didn’t think Hera markers worked so well. Thanks for the demo and I will pick one up! Love this series. 🙂
I definitely have to try this thing. I’ve heard about it but haven’t tried it.
Thanks for all your great information!
Can’t wait each morning to read your tips, please don’t stop after the 12th day. I am making my list for ordering, the Hera marker has been added. Can’t wait until tomorrow.
Wow that hera looks like a great tool to have, thanks for sharing.
Ohhh I would love to try this one!!
Kim…you have won the giveaway for this post…please send me your address so we can mail your prize!!!
See the Day 8 post for what you have won! LB
i really enjoy your suggestion ! Keep them coming.
I will have to try one of these out. Thanks for all of your tips. Michelle S.
Would love to try this way of marking.
Have always used tape, but this looks easier. Learning alot this week.
Carol l
Sometimes the simplest tools do the coolest things!!
What a cleaver way to mark a small quilt. Your tip on spraying and then steam ironing sounds like a great idea. Look forward to the rest of your needful things for quilting.
I make miniature quilts, so I’ll definitely give this a try! Love these daily tips.
This is awesome and something I do want to try. Learning a lot form your posts this week. Thanks!
I could’ve used this last night-can’t wait to try it!
I have one of these and never knew how to use it. Thank you for the lesson. All lessons have been great.. thanks.
This looks wonderful! Can’t wait to get one of these babies!!
Have herra marker and use it quite often, love the hints.
Hmmm…I am going to have to try the herra marker….seems mysterious to me.
This is a great tool. I was introduced to this a few years ago, and honestly I forget I have it so I don’t use it much. I will make sure to start using it again! Thanks for the tips! Love your daily blog!
Love all your tips and hints. I need to get one of these. I can’t wait to see what you’re going to show us each day.
I have heard of the hera markers, but had never seen one. This looks like a great little tool. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the demo, I had heard of the Hera but had noidea how to use it!
I learn something new from your blog posts almost every time. Thanks for sharing your expertise.
Your needful things posts are really helpful Lisa. I didn’t know anything about the Hera marker. I will be sure to look for one now. Thank-you.
I love my Hera marker, it is great for marking straight lines.
Where has the Hera been all my quilting life? Thank you for these, I love my new pair of snips too! I look forward to your posts!
Never heard of the Hera, Thank you for the wonderful idea!
Great little tool! Much better than using a marking pen.
Lisa, I love my Hera marker. I think it’s one of the best kept secrets in the quilting world. Thanks for spreading the word. 🙂
I havent heard of that marker, always open for new ideas. Thanks for taking the time.
Wow… Have to try this! Thanks again for another great tip! Your quilt is wonderful…
I love the Hera marking tool! I’ve had too many headaches trying to remove pencil markings–this tool makes that all go away!
Wow, thought I had every gadget out there for marking but never heard of this one. Shows how much I know. Will have to check this out. Thanks once again for the suggestion.
Have one of these markers and love it. Look forward to day 8.
I love this handy little tool! Happy Holidays!
Another tool I now want. Cool!
I have never heard of that tool. I will be looking for it. Thanks for sharing these great tips.
Oh my, now that is awesome…no marks to have to clean away. I’m adding that to my list of tools to buy. Thank you!
I have never used one these but would love to try one. Thanks for showing us how easy it is to use.
WOW, I didn’t know that quilts could be marked that way! Thank you so much for this tip!
I have one of these Hera markers but have never used it – will definitely try it after the Christmas holidays when I get back to my quilting.
🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁Need one in my Stocking🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁
My order is growing, I have never seen this marker. It seems to make such nice even lines. Thanks again.
Had never heard of this before, but I think I’m going to give it a try; especially as I hope to make a lot of small quilts this year! Merry Christmas!
Great tip! I will have to give this a try for sure. I wonder if this would work on wool for wool applique? I love the little quilt you used for demonstrating.
Thanks Lisa. I am a quilter & my two daughters – my shopping list is growing by leaps & bounds…lol
Great tip! I will have to give this a try for sure. I wonder if this would work on wool for wool applique? I love the little quilt you used for demonstrating.
Lisa I have one didnt know how to use it thx so much BarbC
A tool I don’t have. I’ll have to try one.
WOW that is amazing, never heard of it and don’t have it…I will be ordering. Thanks for education Lisa, when I grow up I want to be able to quilt like Lisa
Wow! Way cool! Definitely a ‘must have’!!
I love that beautiful little sample you made. Love all these needful things you are teaching us about!
Another tool in the sewing room that I’ve never used because I didn’t know how to use it! We are all going to be
so smart when these 12 days are over…
I want this like nothing I have wanted since I got a “good” machine!
Would love to try the Hera marker. Have heard about it, but never tried it.
I really enjoy your blog. Great info and great ideas!
Another great tip! Thanks so much! I know some folks that can quilt without marking… I “need” markings or I forget where I’m stitching! lol! Love the quilt you used as an example… is that a pattern of yours?
A couple of years ago I subscribed to a quilting magazine and this was my “gift” It works great for marking lots of things. I love aurifil and I love your little quilt!!! Merry Chirstmas, Lisa!
Lisa, I have had this tool in my little sewing box forever. You have inspired me to use it. How easy it will be to mark my little quilts. Thanks!!!
This is just the tool I have been looking for. I have been using blue painters tape for my cross hatching lines. It really helps keep me in line but this would be much easier.
Your table topper is adorable. I have seen but don’t own Hera Marker but may have to give it a try. Never have liked to remove marking lines. Your tips are so helpful, thanks.
I have a hera marker and love it. Thanks for the great tips.
That tool looks really cool. Can you mark curved lines with it?
I look forward each day to see what you have in store for us.
Got the tool and I love it.
I need this tool! Thanks for sharing.
I’ve heard of the hera marker, but didn’t know what it was all about. Guess I need one of those too! Thanks so much, Lisa. Thank you for sharing with us.
I’ve seen these but never tried one, but at that price I’m convinced. I need all the help I can get when it comes to machine quilting!!
Your hints are great – each day I’ve learned something,
I’m excited to get the Hera tool!
I’ve heard of these but not used one. I like the idea of it not leaving any residue on the fabric.
Thank you for sharing. I have used a ceramic pencil for a while. I love hearing other peoples experiences with products. I will add this to my Christmas wish list.
I have 3 little quilts ready to mark. Hint. Hint
I have never heard of this tool, but it looks great! I plan on getting one and using it to mark my quilts.
If I don’t win one – I’ll have to buy one – I love it.
Love the fabrics and colors of your little quilt! I never would have thought that just making a crease in the fabric would hold up long enough to quilt! Since I mostly make smaller wallhanging or lap quilt size quilts, I think I might need to try this little tool. Thanks for all the great tips you’ve been giving.
Well I never knew what that “thingy” was for and just in the “nick” of time I find out! I have just decided to trust myself and do my own quilting on some projects …. tops that have been long finished, too small to send to the long arm quilter and yet too scary for me to start and then maybe mess up! I like your thoughts about going darker on thread … and going back to your recent thought about the tips being misinterpreted as hard sell… no way does it seem that way to me.
Thanks for informing us of these useful tips and products! I would love to try this on my quilt waiting to mark now!
When we took your wool class last August, you asked if anyone knew wheat a Hera Marker was, and low and behold my friend did ! She machine quilts and love it, so I would love to be the winner and show her mine !!!
Never heard of this little gadget! Gonna have to get one of these soon for all of those UFO’s on my “to do” list for January! I am enjoying your daily posts – – very informative
Wow another fun tool to try…thanks Lisa!
That’s such a great tip! I have used it to mark silk for garments, but didn’t think to use it for quilting–I will from now on.
PS–love that little quilt!
I’ve never seen one of these—looks very interesting! I’d love to try it!
I’ve heard of the hera marker but I’ve never used one!
Never heard of this tool either! I would love to give it a try. Something else to add to the list!!!
I have one of these too! It’s around here someplace! Time to search for it….
Another winner of an idea. Thanks much!
Looks like a VERY useful tool !
What an awesome tool! You just gave me the nudge I needed to tackle a small quilt on my home machine. Thanks!
Wow, that looks like the tool to have. I really enjoy your blog, Merry Christmas.
Felicia Hamlin
607 E 21 St
Blue Earth, MN 56013
What an interesting little gadget! I will have to give it a try.
I have not tried this tool, but it looks like it would be worth trying.
Looks like another tool I should be using. Thanks for the tip.
Teri
Great instructions and step by step pictures. Thanks again Lisa!
Interesting tool and enjoyed the tip.
Great tip Lisa, I had a hara marker I got free from someone, never used it much, yours looks like it would be easier to use. Will have to check it out next time I am at the shop. Love your tips.
Think I will get it out of the drawer and actually use it now. Thanks! Loving your ideas!!!
Lisa, you do such beautiful work, keep the ideas coming, love hearing from you.
My, my, my – this looks like a nifty tool. The photos really helped explain its use. I will need to add that little gem to my ever growing list. Thanks for these great tips!
Thank you for sharing a great technique. can’t wait to give it a try.
Wonderful, I never thought to use this tool to mark my little quilts – thanks!
Redhead
I have this tool/marker–again at the suggestion of one of the instructors for a class I took at your shop. It works great–although I refer to it as a “harem marker” since I misunderstood the name initially and can’t seem to make by brain adjust! Keep the great tips coming!
I have never used this tool but it looks like I gotta haave one.
I have never seen or heard of this tool. Thank you for all of the great information. Hope you continue for more than 12 days 🙂
Wow, I’ve never seen these! It will be on the list to try right after Christmas.
Love the hera marker. Great tool.
This looks like a pretty cool tool. Once you use the tool, do you need to sew right away on the crease? Looks like a must have!
I have not seen this tool but I will go looking for one as soon as school is out. Looks very useful.
This tips are great! Too bad there are only 12 days of Christmas! Thank you!
Well of course I meant these not this!
This is a tool I have never seen. Another great tip. Looks like my shopping cart will be full at the end of 12 days of Christmas!
That looks like a pretty handy tool! I will have to pick one of those up soon!
Wll, I am definitely ordering one of these. Really tired of markings going bye-bye.
I like the way this works. Sometimes it is hard to get the maks out. Thanks for sharing.
I will have to get one on those little tools soon. Thanks for the tips.
I have seen this before but was not sure what it is for. Thanks for the info
Thank you for all the tips-I’ll try the Hera Marker .sounds like its best for clean marking.
I have one of those markers; but have to confess that I have never used it. I love buying notions with rave reviews!
Wow, I can’t believe how many readers have heard of this tool and already use it! I have never heard of it, where have I been? 🙂 Looks like I will be getting one ASAP!
I have used a hera marker and it really works. It is easier to use on small quilts I find.
I’ll have to dig through my stuff. I’m sure I use to have one …
I am convinced…never tried this, or heard of it, but now I will. Thanks!
OMG!!! I have got to get one of these. How cool is that? Thank you for the info Lisa!!!!
You know I have this tool and never thought to use it to mark a quilt .It was bought for another use.Thanks I am going to give it a try.
I’ve never seen this so I’m glad you demonstrated.
I have two! Don’t use that frequently but they do work.
I have one of these. Never knew how to use it. I will be giving it a try. I’m enjoying your tips so much. Thank You Lisa.
I guess there’s always something new to learn. Thanks so much. I will give it a try!!
Great tool, I’ve probably seen it, but didn’t know I need one!
I have one of the Hera markers, but have never used it. Thanks for the tips on how to use it! I’ll have to give it a try.
I have not seen this marking tool. Of course, now I need one. Looks like a gadget I could use. Thanks for sharing this. KK
I have one and forget to use it. I’ll have to remember this next time. Thanks, Lisa.
I will need one of these. I am inspired to try a small quilt myself.
Kathy
I never heard of a HERA , I sure know now, I can,t wait to buy one1111
Never heard of this. Thanks for all the useful information.
This is the second time in about 6 weeks a Hera has been recommended! Thanks for the advice!
This is the 1st time I’ve heard of a Hera marker. Can’t wait to try it!
I own a Hera market, but forget to use it. Never thought about marking a quilt. I’ll tuck that tip away!
I love the marker. I don’t have to worry about removing marks after I am done quilting, or having marks that don’t come out and spoil the quilt.
What a great tool, this is something that I will really use as I have been doing alot of small quilts. Thanks for these great insights!
I’ve never used a Hera marker before, but it sounds like a handy tool. I’ll have to get one. Love the red and brown quilt, so cute!
I am working on a quilt at the moment and I can’t wait to get this tool for marking. Thank you for bringing it to my attention!
Love all the tool ideas! I’m the gadget person in our sewing group. Didn’t know the Hera marker would work so well. Will have to try it.
Thanks for these tips!
[…] comment #Kim KopacDecember 16, 2012 at 9:33 am […]
Wow, I too love spray sizing, but I haven’t been using it enough, and the trigger handle is genius, especially for those with a little finger arthritis. Thanks for the great idea.
I am going to try this, I have read it here before, the spray attachment is a great finger saver too.
Silly me, I have a Hera and never new what it was used for . I’ll be sure to try it. I always learn something new from your web site.
This is really cool. I’ve never understood what this tool does. I could have really used this on so many quilts. Thanks for explaining.
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Charlotte S
December 15, 2012 at 11:16 am
It is just the best thread I use the funky green color for hand applique and it blends with most colors.