I had to chuckle when I read this. What I do now, after getting gagets I wouldn't use from hubby, I have a *special* drawer that I put *special* items in that I would like as gifts. Everything from sewing to jewelry. He loves it! Sometimes I even forget what I've put in it so it is a surprise. Win win situation. Easy shopping for him and I get what I want/need. Guess it all comes down to what works best for each couple.:D

Me too! I use it daily

If you put some alcohol in it it will soften up, don't throw those away, but if new take it back.

I took a year long class to learn how to use my then new sewing machine. Every month we were told to use a certain technique on the machine, which was fine but. The didn't really spend much time showing how to use it plus we had to buy attachments and more special thread and other stuff to make each block. They never mentioned how much this class was really going to cost. I stopped going after 6 months and the only thing I learned was how to applique with my machine, which I could have learned on my own. I have to say I don't take classes any more. Most of what they teach I can figure out on my own.

I don't like it when it is a requirement to purchase the fabric from the shop where the class is being held.
Some times I like to use from my stash. Or buy from a different source.

Ditto that one. It only cuts up to a 2 1/2 strip, and I wanted more. One of the first to buy this, tried it once there it sits, keep thinking I should giveit one more try.
Pat

But can't you do that just as easily with your machine winder?

Glad to read your post, I had hovered on the brink of buying these when I decided to do something myself, first tried earring backs, too large, then got the bright idea to buy 1/4 inch craft foam and cut it with rotary cutter into 1/4 inch strips which I then cut into little 1/2 to 3/8 inch pieces, these work fairly well, some come off and occasionally I get stuck but overall work ok for my quilt as you go projects, I bought the bright neon orange so it was easy to see the little pieces which I store in a baggie.:)

EQ6... Never used it, lent it to a friend who has not used it in a year's time. Would like to sell it. When I bought it I specifically asked if it would help me design non block art quilts and was told YES. I took a class (after a few months of not being able to figure it out on my own) and, before signing up I asked if they would be going into making one's own designs, as in art quilting, and was told "yes". Well, before the third class (I paid $50 for the 3 classes even though the first one had already been done... that's how desperate I was) I asked again if we would be getting some non-block instructions and was told yes... but it didn't happen. So I printed out all the manual pages and tried again to figure it out. I couldn't do it. What a waste of money!!!! I've asked for my friend (who hasn't used it) for it back because I want to sell it. Someone who does blocks might really get a lot out of it, but it is useless to me. I must add that I'm in my 70s and get frustrated with electronics, especially computers and cell phones. Ironically, I did programing in the 80s.... those were the days you could easily go into the gut of the computer and change things. Now it is all done for us and every week there are new terms (words) for us to learn and I've decided I'm simply electronically challenged! AAAAAAGGGGGH!

I know what you mean, mine was the Table-Top Bobbin Winder. It works for all machines but the Pfaff. And of course, that is all I have. Waste of money I could have bought more fabric with!