quilting notions
#43
I have been quilting for 35 years...and I have every gadget known to a sewing salesman. Some of them were costly..and they are collecting dust. The most valuable tools are a rotary cutter with a good blade, a good pair of scissors, and an Omnigrip 4 X 13 inch ruler, and the irreplaceable seam ripper and a good cutting mat. Hubby and I went to a show in Lancaster PA a few weeks ago and I bypassed the notions stand. I could see his smirk on his face. He knows those gadgets are collecting dust. It is fun to open the draw where I have them stashed and giggle at the idea why I NEEDED that gadget.
Peace and Blessings,
Janet Thomas
Peace and Blessings,
Janet Thomas
#44
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Sonoma County, CA
Posts: 4,299
I like trying new things so I often will buy something if it looks useful and doesn't cost too much. If it doesn't suit me, I'll eventually get rid of it - either pass it along to a sewing friend or I'll donate it to the guild for their annual sale.
So far I haven't accidentally bought duplicates of anything, but I DO buy multiples of some things on purpose. Like my 6-1/2x24" rulers - my cutting technique needs two rulers, so I use both of those rulers ALL the time.
So far I haven't accidentally bought duplicates of anything, but I DO buy multiples of some things on purpose. Like my 6-1/2x24" rulers - my cutting technique needs two rulers, so I use both of those rulers ALL the time.
#47
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Flagstaff, Arizona
Posts: 9,475
Yep-done that. I see a notion used at a quilt show or lqs and think it looks so easy. Then when I get around to trying it I am so confused the notion just gets put away and I feel so frustrated.
#48
Oh dear new quilter...please do NOT be concerned!! Just think of the joy of buying that new little toy and then rediscovering it years later!! We love our quilty things...well, I do.... I have plenty of rulers, clips, pins, cushions, you-name-it... and a lot of it collects dust... but it's still fun!! I'm going to try to use my Purple Thang more... my mom always swore by it!
#49
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Saskatchewan
Posts: 838
Don't worry about buying things for crafting; as long as you can still buy food, I figure it's okay
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