From time to time I like to blog about some of my favorite quilting tools. Several months ago as part of my favorite tools series, I first mentioned using a wooden seam roller rather than finger pressing or ironing my seams. I was frustrated at the time because I couldn’t find a wholesale source for these so that I could sell them in my store.
Wooden Seam Roller
Then I took a class from Deb Karasik who turned me onto the idea of using a wooden wallpaper roller as a pressing tool for paper piecing. Eureka! Not only does it do the job, but it is wider than my original tool which makes it easier to “seam press” regular blocks, too.
In fact, I will be showing how I used the wooden seam roller in my next DIY quilt tutorial tomorrow! So now I’m happy to say I have these tools available in my shop. And I’m even happier to say that I’ve decided to give one away to one lucky blog reader.
To enter this giveaway, leave a comment on this post telling me what quilting project you are currently working on. You can even include a link to your blog in your comments if you want to share a picture of it!
On Friday around 5 PM Pacific Time, I will randomly select one winner from all of the comments posted. I will update this blog at that time to announce the winner (and will also contact him or her separately via email.) So good luck this week and happy pressing!
Updated – We have a winner!!!
First of all I want to share how much fun it was to read about what everyone was working on. Thank you all for your wonderful comments – I do read them all!
Congratulations to Brooke who said “I’m working on a quilt using Sweetwater’s Notworthy…Simply Woven quilt tutorial from Moda Bake Shop.”
Enjoy your seam roller and let me know how you like it. 🙂
Christa Quilts 
I am so glad to have found your site, as i have not seen this wooden tool used in quilting. My quilt Bee group is starting a Random Ohio Stars Bom this Thursday, plus i just started a string quilt from scraps. Thanks for the chance to win this handy tool. Sandra in Mississippi
I am working on a pieced back for a king sized tee-shirt quilt top that I had done just in the nick of time for Christmas; now all there is to make the back, give it to the long-arm quilter, and then sew the binding; my son was pleased with it and I am relieved!
I am doing your DIY QAL. I am using Basics by Basicgrey. At the time I didn’t have the Seascapes charm packs. I do now but will wait until I finish the first. I had to add more dark colors. Thank you for.this.giveaway.
love your tuesday tools! i’m sewing on the last row of my hexie-along … almost ready for the borders!
I started working on a “memory” quilt for me. I’m using fabric remnants leftover from my late mom’s sewing projects. After making seven of these quilts for my sisters and nieces, there is just enough scraps left for my quilt. 🙂
I am currently working on blocks for Sylvia’s Bridal Sampler – 7 down, 134 to go!! I do a lot of paper piecing and am in love with the accuracy and points that can be achieved. The roller would save a lot of time since I get up to iron after every seam. Thanks for the chance to win a roller, Christa!
I’m working on a Charming Stars quilt for my daughter.
I am finishing up a quilt with circles for my grandaughter. Looks like a neat tool .
This seems like such a handy tool! I’m working on a wedding quilt for my best friend!
WOW that wooden seam roller would be perfect for my project! I am doing a pped Hummingbird from an old issue of Foundation Piecer. Thanks for the chance to win.
I’m working on an hourglass quilt for my friend who turns 50 in a couple of weeks – along with several BOM’s I’ve joined. Thanks! Cheryl
Your words must be magic! As soon as I saw “Wooden Seam Roller” I thought, “Why wouldn’t a Clay Roller work?” I haven’t tried mine yet, but I bet it will work. That is if I can find the box that I put it in when I moved! But just in case I don’t find mine, I sure would like to win one! Thank you for the opportunity!
I´m working on the quilt “Easy Street”, Bonnie Hunter´s mysteryquilt. I´m also working on a rainbowquilt. The sizes of the squares are 2 inch, i´ve got lots of them 🙂
Gun, Sweden
I love this idea as an alternative to pressing. Anything that saves getting up and down to go to the ironing board a kazillion times is a bonus! 🙂 I’m working on your Sea of Squares tutorial (x2) and will be anxious to see this roller worked in to the instructions. Thanks so much for the giveaway!
Next up for me is my Cheveron quilt. Two borders to quilt and then the binding is all ready to go on.
Very clever!
Oops! I forgot to include what I’m working on! I am working on a postage stamp quilt and having so much fun with it. I’m hoping to finish it by tomorrow and then I’ll hand-quilt it. It’s very colorful and cheery so I think it’ll be fun to quilt.
I’m finishing up a ruffle quilt for my youngest. She wanted her very own quilt for her birthday. I almost made it 🙂
I am working on a doll quilt for a swap right now.
hulseybg at gmail dot com
I am finishing up a baby quilt and picking fabrics for the lucking stars BOM.
Since Christmas it has been a heatwave and a half but we are expecting a change perhaps as soon as tomorrow! I may be able to get back to the piecing and quilting because agonisingly, it has been far too hot to spend time in my sewing room, so I have been sitting under a fan and hand stitching on a canvas. I can’t wait to start a sewing a quilt for a baby due in a week? I guess it will be a little late, but it wouldn’t have been easy for the expectant parents either. Your little wooden roller is the neatest idea to get a good press to the seams and a safer alternative too. I am always careful around irons but they do occasionally manage to bite me.
I am working on a denim and flannel rag quilt. Thanks for the giveaway and great tip.
I’ve been working on bee blocks this past week…I have 16 due in Jan and that’s with being all caught up! Plus five more at the beginning of February. I got halfway through then spontaneously cut and pieced a giant star quilt. I’m looking forward to your tutorial tomorrow. I haven’t Quite figured out a workable pressing set up, so this tool might be just the thing I’ve been looking for.
I saw those wooden rollers in your shop and they have been on my list!! Right now I am finishing up a paper pieced Stocking block ( x 2) by Amy Frind from During Quiet Time that I am making into a mini! No pics yet though….
Finishing up a paper pieced table runner. The roller is another way to eliminate the iron for a while. I’ve had enough accedentally burnt fingers.
I’m working on the binding to my best friends baby quilt. It’s due on Saturday, and I’ve been scrambling to get it done. I like the idea of using a seam roller and will probably look into buying one if I don’t win. Still thanks for the giveaway!
Well, I didn’t finish the quilt I was making for my husband in time for Christmas, and I promised him I wouldn’t even look at another quilt until his is finished! (It’s so hard, though – I am very ready for a new project!). Taking the time to press all of my seams is really hard for me to make myself do — I don’t have a good ironing/sewing set-up, so it’s not at all convenient. I love the idea of using a seam roller like that!
I am working on a hexy EPP tablerunner and a shoo-fly quilt. I would love to win a seam roller.
I’m working in a mini Dresden wall hanging with 2 1/2 blades. A little roller would be perfect for those seams! I plan to blog about it today.
I am hand sewing–sloowly,lol–two pillows and a quilt for me. Thanks for the tip and the giveaway. vickise at gmail dot com
I’m working on Craftsy’s 2012 BOM right now! I’m fairly new to quilting, so that’s my only WIP. Thanks for the giveaway! I’ve already had several instances where this seam roller would have come in handy.
I’m working on a BOM from Buggy Barn (scrappy quilt). Got a little behind and trying to get caught up before I get my next block. Thanks for the chance to win!!
I think that a better question would be…What am I not working on!! 🙂 I have way too many projects going. I am finishing up a Saturday Sampler quilt from 2011 (yikes), a Christmas Applique sampler quilt, Dear Jane and making zipper pouches and pincushions! I like having different things to fit the time frame and mood that I am in. This wooden seam roller would be great to use with the Dear Jane blocks. Thank you!!
I’m currently working on the Ron Swanson Along from Happy Zombie. My cousin requested that I make it for him since he loves Parks and Recreation! 🙂 I have never thought about using a roller to press seams, but it seems like a great idea!
I am working on a scrappy strip quilt – so this tool would come in handy!
great idea that wooden pressing tool. I currently have several things going but am very busy getting lap size and baby quilts ready for my Etsy shop.
I love using tools for multiple purposes, and this roller fits that order – thanks! I just finished a quilt for my dad who is losing his eyesight. You can read about it at http://mountainquiltworks.blogspot.com/2013/01/dads-quilt-finished-and-ready-to-give.html
I am working on making full size quilts for my 3 grandchildren – a bigger job than I thought! Thanks for the chance to win!
I had to take a long break from sewing while out of town for 3 weeks in Dec/Jan. Now I’m having trouble finding my “sewing mojo” and I’m not working on ANY project right now. But the day is young and I hope/plan that today is the day I get back to sewing again!
Currently I am working on Bonnie Hunter’s Mystery Quilt “Easy Street” and another Mystery Quilt from Border Creek Station by Sherri Hisey .
I am finishing off two baby quilts, I made one for a work colleague and with the extra blocks, how does that happen, I made a smaller one for a local charity. They are both quilted and the binding is sewn on and just needs folding and slip stitching.
I am finishing a T-shirt quilt for my grandson’s Eagle Scout ceremony. I have used all his t-shirts from his years as a scout. This t-shirt quilt is my third one to make and I learn ” a better way” each time I make one. My next project will be the BOM with you. Thanks.
I’m currently finishing my ‘Groove’ quilt and making ‘granny square’ blocks!
I’m working on a bed runner. Oddly, I have a rounded edge, wooden seam roller and had never thought there would be anything else to use. Yay!
~Christina in Cleveland
I’m trying to finish off a cot quilt for my new little boy (he is now 4 weeks old) – I’m not finding it easy between caring for him and my 3 1/2 year old son plus we are in the midst of a heatwave, with temperatures of 100F and fire danger about. So, having an alternative to a hot iron sounds like a great tool to have.
I am working your Quilt along #4 and a bunch of UFO’s from last year. Already have two quilts and a table topper out the door and just need to hand stitch the rest of the binding on another to get it on our spare bed. I’m not good at just doing one at a time. 🙂 Thanks for the give away!
I am finishing up a baby quilt present for a baby shower in two weeks!
I’m finishing up baby quilts for my cousin’s two new great-grandbabies — a boy and a girl.
I’m currently working on a 30’s BOM, and am to begin my first class in learning how to Di English Paper Piecinig. It starts 1/28 and sounds like this tool may come in handy! Thanks for the chance to win one. I’m glad to hear you will be selling them. I’m so excited
To start the class as u love the precision you can get from this technic ( plus I can play with my new Bernina 820!!!) ☺. Thanks Christa!
I am working on baby quilts as I am expecting my first grandchild in March. Thanks for the ideas and giveaway.
I am busy making a churn dish quilt for my son who turned 21 last month I have 24 9 inch blocks made and have 8 to go .
At the moment, I am finishing up my 2012 Craftsy BOM quilt….one more block to go and I can start putting the top together. Thanks for the giveaway. I look forward to your video tutorial tomorrow to learn the advantages of this over pressing seams with an iron!