THE ULTIMATE QUILTING COLLECTION

This is the bundle for the quilter who wants everything right — and all in one place. The Ultimate Quilting Collection brings together ten of Madam Sew's most trusted tools: an extra large wool pressing mat, 45mm rotary blades, a seam guide ruler, a magnetic seam guide, the Quarter Inch Patchwork Ruler Set, heat erasable marking pens, sewing clips, jumbo quilting clamps, a ruler grip, and an LED sewing machine light strip.

Together they cover every stage of a quilting project: see clearly, cut accurately, mark cleanly, hold firmly, and press flat. Nothing is missing. Whether you're working on your tenth quilt or your fiftieth, this collection gives you the tools experienced quilters reach for every single session.

Why You'll Love This

• See Every Stitch, Miss Nothing — The 24-LED dimmable light strip attaches to any sewing machine in minutes and casts shadow-free light directly over your work area, so you catch every misaligned seam and imperfect stitch before it becomes a problem.
• Press Like a Professional — On Your Table, Not Your Ironing Board — The extra large 17" × 24" wool pressing mat gives you room to press full quilt sections, jelly rolls, and long hems flat, with 100% New Zealand wool absorbing and radiating heat from both sides at once for results you can't get on a standard surface.
• Mark Your Seams for Half-Square Triangles in Seconds — The exclusive Madam Sew Quarter Inch Patchwork Ruler Set (9" and 17" rulers) lets you mark precise ¼" sewing lines for HSTs, hourglass units, flying geese, and snowball blocks without measuring — just place, mark, and sew.
• Hold Every Layer — Small and Large — The multicolor sewing clips handle binding, hems, and small fabric edges; the jumbo quilting clamps secure full quilt rolls, quilt sandwiches, and large-scale projects to frames or tables. Together they cover every holding need from first block to finished quilt.
• Ten Tools. One Complete Quilting System. — Every item in this collection was chosen because experienced quilters use it on every project. This isn't a sampler — it's a fully equipped toolkit, curated to work together from cutting table to finished quilt.

1. Extra Large Wool Pressing Mat 

• Material: 100% felted New Zealand wool
• Size: 17" × 24"
• Thickness: Approx. ½"
• Features: Naturally fire-resistant; presses from both sides simultaneously for crisp, flat seams; textured surface grips fabric to prevent stretching and puckering
• Use: Full quilt sections, jelly rolls, curtain and skirt hems, large panels, patchwork, appliqué, embroidery
• Includes: Reusable transparent vinyl storage pouch with snap closure
• Note: Steam and moisture may seep through mat — protect wood or delicate surfaces; natural wool may have slight odor when wet (normal)
• Cleaning: Blot stains with white vinegar solution (¼ cup vinegar + 2 cups lukewarm water); do not machine wash

2. Rotary Cutter Blades — 45mm, 5-pack 

• Quantity: 5 blades per pack
• Blade size: 45mm (the all-purpose quilting size)
• Material: SKS-7 tungsten steel; precision-ground
• Compatibility: Fiskars, Olfa, Clover, Madam Sew, and most major brands
• Features: Numerical demarcations on each wheel; longer-lasting than conventional carbon-steel blades
• Use: Multiple fabric layers, felt, vinyl, leather; straight cuts and curves
• Installation: Unscrew center hub, swap blade, replace hub

3. Seam Guide Ruler + Magnetic Seam Guide 

• Ruler material: Sturdy transparent plastic; 5½" × 2½"; fluorescent yellow-green
• Markings: 16 needle holes for seam allowances ⅛" to 2"; 45° trim line; ¼" pivot marking cross; ¼" and ½" side lines
• Magnetic Seam Guide: Steel with strong magnet; approx. ½" × 2", 1.09 oz; attaches to metal needle plate
• Works best for seams ¼" and wider on machines with metal needle plates
• Includes printed user instructions

4. Magnetic Seam Guide — standalone 

• Material: Steel with strong embedded magnet
• Attaches to: Metal needle plate/throat plate
• Use: Set desired seam allowance; guide fabric edge for consistent, straight seams
• Best for seam allowances ¼" and wider; requires at least 1.5" clear metal throat plate surface
• Note: Will not adhere to plastic needle plates
  

5. Quarter Inch Patchwork Ruler Set — QIPS 

• Quantity: 2 rulers (1 × 9" long; 1 × 17" long; both ½" wide)
• Material: Clear acrylic, 3mm thick
• Features: Non-slip coating on back grips fabric; center line ¼" from each edge; ¼", ½", and 1" markings along each side; hanging holes; see-through for precise placement
• Use: Marking ¼" sewing lines for half-square triangles, hourglass units, flying geese, combination blocks, snowball units, and other patchwork; checking and marking ¼" and ½" seam allowances
• 9" ruler: for fabric squares up to 6"; 17" ruler: for squares up to 12" (including 10" layer cake squares)
• Safety note: For marking only — do NOT use with rotary cutters or cutting tools
• Includes online manual with video tutorials

6. Sewing Clips — Multicolor, 50 pcs 

• Quantity: 50 clips per box
• Dimensions: 1" long × ⅜" wide; opens to ½"
• Colors: Red, orange, yellow, blue, green, pink, purple
• Material: Plastic body with steel spring (contains nickel)
• Features: Raised round teeth; flat back and sides; seam allowance markings at ¼", ⅜", and 3/16"
• Use: Binding, hemming, clipping quilt layers; pin-free on laminate, leather, vinyl, silk, satin

7. Jumbo Quilting Clamps — 6-pack 

• Quantity: 6 clamps per box
• Dimensions: 6" long × 4" wide; opens to 5" span width
• Colors: 2 soft pink, 2 blue, 2 green per box
• Material: Durable plastic body with steel springs; smooth edges
• Features: Strong spring grip; lightweight; squeeze handles to open, release to close
• Use: Securing quilt rolls, holding quilt sandwich layers, clamping fabric to tables or frames, basting, free motion quilting; complements smaller sewing clips for large-scale projects

8. Ruler Grip — Ruler Handle with Suction Cup 

• Material: Plastic handle, rubber suction cup
• Dimensions: Suction cup diameter 2¼"; handle height 2½"
• Features: Locking handle mechanism; removable and repositionable between rulers; stores flat in unlocked position
• Use: Safe, firm ruler grip while cutting with rotary cutter; keeps fingers clear of blade; easy repositioning when marking and measuring
• Note: Requires clean, dust-free ruler surface; does not attach to slotted rulers

9. Heat Erasable Fabric Marking Pens + Refills 

• Quantity: 4 pens (white, black, red, blue) + 4 free refills (1 per color); comes in carrying pouch with pocket-clip caps
• Tip: 0.7mm fine point; 0.35mm line width
• Ink: Heat-erasable gel; erases with iron at minimum 180°F/80°C, hairdryer, or tumble dryer on high
• Use on nearly all fabrics; test on scrap first; handle silk with extra care
• Store tip-down, tightly capped; use within 5 months of purchase

10. Sewing Machine Light Strip

• Strip size: 12" long × 5/16" wide
• LEDs: 24 powerful dimmable LED lights; clean white light with subtle blue/purple tint for improved concentration and reduced eye strain
• Power cord: 98" long; USB attachment + certified USB adapter (US plug) included
• Features: Adhesive backing; resizable with scissors (cut only on marked lines); flexible strip conforms to machine arm contours; on/off dimmer switch
• Kit includes: Light strip, 5 adhesive-backed cord clips, 4 velcro cord organizers, USB adapter
• Compatible with: All sewing machine brands and models
• Installation: Adhere to underside of sewing machine arm; cord organizers and clips keep cables tidy

1. Install the light strip before your first session. Clean the inside of your machine's arm, cut the strip to fit (scissors only, on marked lines), peel the adhesive backing, and press firmly in place. Route the cord neatly with the included clips and organizers. Plug into any USB adapter and adjust brightness with the dimmer switch.
2. Mark your patchwork pieces with the QIPS rulers. Place the appropriate ruler (9" for squares up to 6", 17" for larger) diagonally on your fabric square, wrong side up. Draw a line on each side of the ruler with a heat erasable pen. These are your sewing lines for half-square triangles, hourglass units, or flying geese — no measuring needed.
3. Set your seam allowance at the machine. Place the Seam Guide Ruler under your presser foot, lower the needle into the correct hole, and press the Magnetic Seam Guide against the ruler on the needle plate. Remove the ruler — the magnet stays as your guide. Use the standalone Magnetic Seam Guide as a dedicated second guide if working on multiple machines or seam widths simultaneously.
4. Clip and clamp fabric layers into position. Use the sewing clips for binding edges, hems, and small pieces — place them at your target seam allowance using the base markings. For larger quilt sandwiches and quilt rolls, secure with the jumbo clamps — squeeze to open, position, and release.
5. Cut with the ruler grip and fresh blades. Attach the Ruler Grip to your acrylic quilting ruler (clean surfaces first), position the ruler precisely, and rotary cut with confidence — fingers safely above the blade. Swap in a fresh 45mm tungsten blade whenever your current blade starts dragging.
6. Press on the extra large wool mat. Lay your blocks, sections, or long hems on the 17" × 24" mat. Press with your iron — the dense wool radiates heat from both sides for flat, crisp results fast. Protect your work surface from steam. Store the mat flat in its vinyl pouch.
7. Erase your marks when the project is complete. Run a hot iron (minimum 180°F/80°C) over any remaining pen marks. They disappear cleanly — no washing, no ghost lines. Store pens tip-down, tightly capped, and replace refills as needed.