I think for most of us, one of the most important tools in our collection is the trusty seam ripper. No matter how experienced or careful you are, mistakes happen!
How many is too many though? The humble seam ripper is one of those tools which in my experience anyway seems to roll under you machine, get put down somewhere funny and disappear! This is why I believe there can never be too many in your arsenal! I usually have one in my sewing machine, one with my pins, another in my tray of tools and one floating around somewhere on the desk!
You might be surprised to learn however, that not all seam rippers are created equal, nor do they last indefinitely. Over time, the little cutting surface does blunt and if you have had yours for a while, it might be time to start thinking about replacing it.
I am particularly liking this clover unpicker at the moment. Being blue, it does seem easier to find, and the slightly larger size also seems to help with that too!
How often do you replace your tools? Do you have any tricks to keep your most used tools where you can find them?
As an aside, this is the last Wednesday post that I have planned for a little while. I thought that I would give myself a break over the summer, especially as I am off on holiday to Italy at the weekend. Don’t worry though, my regular Sunday posts will continue, and I have a couple of things written and scheduled for while I am away too. Hope you all have lovely holidays planned- I’m certainly looking forward to mine!
Naomi Sews 
Unpickers are definitely one of my favourite and most used tools too!
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