I don't "get" Pinterest.
#32
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It is more a place for ideas. But, when it says free pattern or tutorial, you need to click on the original links, not necessarily the person who posted it. I like to pin items that use an unusual color combo or a variation to an old pattern. Then I will scroll thru my pins for inspirations. I also have a pin for kid's ideas. This is a great place for the little ones to look thru for a weekend project idea. I have one box on a shelf that is full of cardboard rolls, foamies pom poms, bits of ribbon, glue, etc. I throw all my scraps of stuff in there and it is labeled 'KIDS'.
#33
Nope, do not like or use Pinterest for the same reasons mentioned above. I have plenty of bookmarked patterns and saved photos of quilts to keep me going for several lifetimes. I need no more ideas or suggestions from a source the seems bent on tricking me into buying in to their site. I have been thinking that I was alone in the non-Pinterest world. Guess not. Sorry Pinterest, my choice, not interested.
#36
I love Pinterest. Given there are a lot of 'dead-ends' caused by years of repostings and occasional click-bait scams but finding inspiration from around the world is worth the hunt. I don't find it much different from picking up a book that looks interesting and then finding the contents disappointing. I used to bookmark lots of sites and just saving one picture or item that's interesting in a Pinterest file is much handier for me. If I find an interesting picture that really doesn't link to anything helpful, I may save it but label it as a dead end. This helps me later and maybe someone who sees the pin on my board. (I've always enjoyed research, rummaging and treasure hunting.)
#38
I do have one for recipes, too!
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