hannajo

I've just gotten in the habit of cutting each stroke twice. I had no idea the blade would dull so quickly, but then I thought about how much I've used it in the few months since I've had it. Is that about how long you all get out of a blade before it needs replacing or sharpening?

mac

Way to go. You really scored.

You have to keep up with Harbor Freight Tools to get them. The stores around us get a Wednesday delivery and when I need them I call every Thursday morning until I get them. They don't seem to order more than 12 packs at a time, so they are usually gone in one felled swoop when they get them in.

maries

Does anyone use the rotary blade sharpener?

QuiltswithConvicts

I do! It extends the life for at least one project and somtimes more!

Cyn

Thanks for thew reminder. I always wait too long to check my blades and change my needles!

psquared52

I also use my rotary sharpener all the time. It's amazing how a few turns on the sharpener helps me cut better. I just think blades are really expensive so anything I can do to save money (buy more fabrics!) makes me quite happy!

sueisallaboutquilts

Oh geezzzzzz I'm so bad about blades and needles!! I try to get every last smidgen out of them. Silly but true.
Funny thing, I have no problem buying and buying and buying more fabric!! :D

Spring

I too don't change my blades oftern enough....right now Im dealing with a needle on my machine that no longer has a point on it at all....but I buried the new needles in a crate that is at the bottom of my closet. Tonight I put a post it note on the machine that says..."Change Needle".

QuiltswithConvicts

Me too, but you can't use your fabric over and over again! It's a one shot thing! Sooooo, we must be prepared for anything by having a stock of supplies. That includes fabric & more fabric. If the manufacturers wouldn't keep coming out with such wonderful choices for us, we might not have such a hard time resisting the temptation!

Marquilt

I always put off changing my blade too. Laziness, frugality, not wanting to fool with a loose sharp edged object. I pay for my procrastination though, with fighting to cut the fabric.