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Glass Gem Pattern Weights

January 13, 2014 by Jodi 6 Comments

"Decorative Glass Marbles" can be used as pattern weights - sewfearless.com

My husband is brilliant. Really. Andy saw these “Decorative Glass Gems” sitting on a dirty shelf, underneath a display of dusty faux silk flowers  at the local  the Dollar General. I would have walked quickly past the depressing display, but Andy, being who he is saw their potential.

"Decorative Glass Marbles" can be used as pattern weights - sewfearless.com

He was right, of course, these extra-large flat marble things do make fantastic pattern weights. They are larger than the usual marbles that are more commonly used in vases (They measure roughly an inch and  quarter.), and have a satisfying weight to them, and the 24 ounce bag was only two dollars. Two bags are more than enough for any pattern weight needs you might have. If you don’t have a Dollar General nearby, I would look for them at a craft store in the floral department.

"Decorative Glass Marbles" can be used as pattern weights - sewfearless.com

Mostly, I must admit. I just enjoy drizzling these over my pattern pieces like some sort of queen scattering diamonds across her table.  It’s a deeply satisfying experience. One I hope you get enjoy for yourself soon.

"Decorative Glass Marbles" can be used as pattern weights - sewfearless.com

 

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  1. Sara says

    January 14, 2014 at 10:41 am

    What a great idea and they look so pretty as well. I’ll have to see what I can find in my local Pound World or Pound Land (the UK equivalents of Dollar General I guess).

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    • Jodi says

      January 14, 2014 at 1:34 pm

      Oh! Let us know if you find some for cheap in the UK!

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    • Lynn says

      January 3, 2017 at 4:47 am

      Keep looking they do have them occasionally.

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  2. Laurie San Diego says

    January 14, 2014 at 11:40 am

    Brilliant!

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  3. Meriel says

    January 14, 2014 at 11:29 pm

    Ah, fantastic idea! I love the look of them, and your video clip on Facebook just enhanced their allure 🙂 I will have to find some, I hate pins and these are so pretty!

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  4. Charity says

    January 15, 2014 at 5:14 pm

    I made some washer-and-ribbon pattern weights not to long ago, but these would be much more fun to scatter across my work! I’m pretty sure there is a Dollar General nearby… here’s hoping! =)

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