Exploited?
01-31-2011, 02:40 PM
#71
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Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
Talk about exploited, just put 'marine' on any item and you can double the price. Boat owners really get soaked!
01-31-2011, 03:58 PM
#72
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I don't feel exploited since I buy what I want and think I will use. When my DH comes with me to shows/shop/etc. he wants me to get every gadget there is. Afterall he says there are special tools for everything, hehehehe. I am the one to say, nah, I don't need it. If it makes you happy go for it! If you don't use it, lesson learned.
01-31-2011, 04:19 PM
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I'm inclined to think that the words "ART", "CRAFT" or "SEWING" bring on the exploitation - at least in this country. Perhaps it is because it is considered 'leisure' or 'unnecessary'(?). However, I often find that I can get the same item in the hardware store for a lot cheaper and in bigger quantities. It is just a shame that the hardware store doesn't sell fabric.
01-31-2011, 04:31 PM
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My solution to most things is "I can make better than that myself." But then, I like power tools. I like the hardware store. Some of my best gadgets come from the hardware store.
Rona carries scissors - just as good and a lot cheaper than at sewing stores. Rona carries plexiglass, bolts, wire, rope, lots of things that the creative types that we are , can use to make good quality things to assist our craft. We are women - look out or we'll run you over!
Rona carries scissors - just as good and a lot cheaper than at sewing stores. Rona carries plexiglass, bolts, wire, rope, lots of things that the creative types that we are , can use to make good quality things to assist our craft. We are women - look out or we'll run you over!
01-31-2011, 04:34 PM
#76
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Originally Posted by bakermom
what is a necessity to you may be a gadget to me. gender really isn't a part of it.
example: I have and use the little crank-style canopener I've had since i got married 30+ years ago. Never had an electric one, never wanted one. have no desire for the new"safe" ones that remove only the top. but I know many people that wouldn't be without one.
example: I have and use the little crank-style canopener I've had since i got married 30+ years ago. Never had an electric one, never wanted one. have no desire for the new"safe" ones that remove only the top. but I know many people that wouldn't be without one.
01-31-2011, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Limey
He's not a golfer. His hobby is woodwork and he has a lot of tools but they were bought ages ago and are still going strong. I notice that when he gets something pricey for himself, he asks if there is anything I need. I don't consider him extravagant on clothes. I think he genuinely believes that we women are exploited.
01-31-2011, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by GagaSmith
I totally agree with shequilts. Simplify, simplify, simplify. It's amazing how well you can do without all the gadgets. I only buy what i need (except an occasional quilting book) Didn't used to be that way but when we retired and downsized i realized how much i really had. Why buy fabric at any price if you never use it. DH went on a diet too.
01-31-2011, 04:57 PM
#79
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Originally Posted by tjradj
Originally Posted by Limey
He's not a golfer. His hobby is woodwork and he has a lot of tools but they were bought ages ago and are still going strong. I notice that when he gets something pricey for himself, he asks if there is anything I need. I don't consider him extravagant on clothes. I think he genuinely believes that we women are exploited.
01-31-2011, 05:08 PM
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Does anyone have the Accuquilt Go Baby? I just ordered one from a shop on eBay, and have been looking at them for quite some time. If you have one, would you please email me with your critique of it???
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