We asked our Facebook fans

“What crafting tool can you not live without?”

Here are some of the responses:

- thread!!
- I am not sure if this is really considered a crafting tool but I got a bobbin winder called the SideWinder. This thing is so cool and cute-it winds the bobbins for my sewing machine without me having to completely undo the sewing machine.
- Rotary Cutter!
- glue gun!
- I like the Rotary Cutter myself.
- rotary cutter
- I know its not a tool but I would be LOST without my sewing machine!!!
- Perfect Layers, for cutting mats for pictures! They are like rulers with a little edge to make different size mats, perfect every time, love it
- “Deborah Anne: A Sewing machine definitely IS a tool!”
- cricut expression. I use it everyday..
- I love my Creative Memories Rotary Trimmer. It has 5 different blades. It is awesome.
- Rotary cutter a must for quilters! I do love my side winder as well, Diane it is very convenient and a time saver!
- Can any of you recommend a specific brand of Rotary Cutter for quilting?
- Oh yes, my favorite is my sewing machine and scissors. Nothing fancy.
- My cricut expression. Great Die Cutting tool.
- definitely my Cricut Expression!!
- My sewing machine! However just bought an Ott-Lite.
- I would have to say my rotary cutter(s) and mat(s). My sewing machine is a Janome Sew Mini. Weighs 5 pounds and fits under the seat in front of me on a plane. Has 4 stitch patterns and I have made close to 50 quilts on it. Price? 39.00!!
- The Cricut!
- yep love my cricut
- just got my cricut this month…still learning it, but was thrilled to learn that I can make applique for quilts and that is real excitement for me!!
- I agree, the circut is fantastico!
- I NEED a Cricut! but also the tool Judi mentioned to make crimps into beads! (oh, and a new crimper?santa are you listening?lol)
- As I get older…..READING GLASSES!!! (I know a lot of you are saying AMEN! under your breath!)
- I can’t live without my fabric scissors!!
- bead-spinner…it’s on my list!!
@ scott – i don’t remember the brand name, but the rotary cutter i always used had a bright yellow handle….
- @ carol….AMEN SISTA!!! ; )
- Oh Carol…i soooooo agree! Those are my favorite EVERYTHING tools!!! LOL! But my favorite crafting tools are professional nail files. The padded ones that are about 1″ wide & are coarse on one side & fine on the other. They are easier to hold than sandpaper for me.
- Whether it’s beading, cross-stitch, embroidery or sewing, I cannot live without my needles. I even have a special home for them LOL!

- Definitely my glue gun.
- Lila I would love to know what your studio by sculpt multi tool is
- I love the i-top! Those are awesome! I got one because I just had to have it!
- My Knifty Knitter and other knitting looms
- my crochet hook.
- my Knifty Knitter and other looms as well as my flush cut wire cutters – they rock!
- I’m glad to read the “old-school” answers (pre-Cricut and other electronic tools). I miss the days when everything didn’t look so even and perfect. When things felt handmade.

- Personally, I can’t live without my cutting mat. It’s saved many a table from ruin. ;)
- Have to agree with Katrina..I’m old-fashioned(apart from being just old!) and I like creativity from the hands and mind of the maker.
- I am loving my cricut!
- my crochet hook.
- Would have to be ScorPal for me. I make a lot of cards, and it takes the guesswork out of making an even fold.
- Haha @Carol! Me, too! Reading glasses, or I can’t see a thing!
- The Cricut
- Definitely my crochet hook(s)!
- I love my cricut expression! I never have to go to the store to buy anymore cards for anyone. Why buy when you can make your own? :)
- I have to pick just ONE? It really depends on my mood. I love lots of good scissors, stacks of yarn, ooooooh, my Prismacolor pencils. They might be my favorite and most used.
- Sewing machine…knitting machine…
- sewing machine,crochet needles
- love my texture boutique for the latest toy!♥
- I love my cricut expression
- “A lot of folks are going to say the Cricut and I agree but one that I can’t live without is ME!!!!! LOL I’m my fav crafting tool!!!”
- “My Studio by Sculpy mulit-tool. It has a magnatized wand with 5 different tips. I use it for both mud and polymer clay work and I just love it.”
- Happy Spring Crafting :-))
- my big shot :)
- Cutting knife & mat
- The felting needle pen. It’s great for felting yarn to my soft sculpture dolls. So quick & easy!
- Scissors
- I love that felting needle too!!!
- I agree with Crystal, though I would augment with the beading tool that turns flat, boring crimps into a bead! MAGIC :)
- Rotary cutter