AlphaClips

AlphaClips are sewing clips engraved with the letters A–Z and the numbers 0–9, made for organizing cut quilt pieces. Clip one onto each stack as you cut, and every piece stays labeled until it's sewn, even if you set the project aside for weeks. Exclusively at Sewing By Sarah.

The facts

• Set: 36 clips, A–Z plus 0–9
• Clip size: 1"
• Colors: black or white
• Price: $16.95 per set

How quilters use them to organize cutting

• Match your pattern's cutting chart: clip the "A" pieces with A, the "B" pieces with B, and so on.
• Number rows or blocks 0–9 so they go back together in order.
• Keep each set together when a project gets put away mid-way.

And everything a sewing clip does

• They make binding so easy
• You can use them on vinyl or leather
• No more nasty pricks
• Great for teaching children to sew
• Great for bulky gusset seams, especially the curved parts
• Secure right against your zipper foot when adding zippers
• Great for paper piecing
• Great for embroidery projects when you don't want to hoop the fabric; clip the fabric to the stabilizer or the hoop itself

Other sizes

For thicker stacks, try AlphaClips Large (2" clips, $22.95). For letters you can read across the cutting table, try AlphaClips Mega (1.25" letters, $24.95).

Read our guide to sewing clips vs. pins.