SCARED TO BUY......
#22
Featherweight, I know, but I have people already wanting me to do their quilts (which I told them I would Have to get good at first) and I have seven quilt tops my GGM left me, and I just LOVE quilts!!!!!!!
#24
Originally Posted by chichimamma
Featherweight, I know, but I have people already wanting me to do their quilts (which I told them I would Have to get good at first) and I have seven quilt tops my GGM left me, and I just LOVE quilts!!!!!!!
#25
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Northwest Georgia
Posts: 3,273
My vote is to wait, too.
Unless I'm overlooking something, I also think the price can be beat. In June I bought a brand new Juki (the better one), a Grace Mini Penni frame (metal; goes up to queen size), stitch regulator, software that makes designs for you to follow, extra bobbins, thread, and extra needles for a little over $1,900, shipped right to my door.
I decided not get the plastic templates, but they were just $200 or so.
Hang onto your money for now, and once things get settled down, then go shopping ... and look for better deals in the meantime! :thumbup:
Unless I'm overlooking something, I also think the price can be beat. In June I bought a brand new Juki (the better one), a Grace Mini Penni frame (metal; goes up to queen size), stitch regulator, software that makes designs for you to follow, extra bobbins, thread, and extra needles for a little over $1,900, shipped right to my door.
I decided not get the plastic templates, but they were just $200 or so.
Hang onto your money for now, and once things get settled down, then go shopping ... and look for better deals in the meantime! :thumbup:
#28
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: IL
Posts: 2,671
I think I shows real caring to tell someone something they don't want to hear. What a great board to say the un-fun thing. A gal where I work has financial troubles (but at least a job), and made a large, luxury purchase ( which was truly not returnable!) and most people just congratulated her. I just bit my tongue since it couldn't be undone. But as hard as it is, just wait on your LA, because they don't fit in shopping carts. You won't enjoy it if it diminishes your financial cushion. Once you have a job, start saving up for your reward. Good luck!
#29
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Texas
Posts: 324
Chichi, in my life I've had lot of money at times, and very little at other times. It's a whole lot more fun to buy something when you can really afford it. You're not just telling yourself "not at this time," you are accepting responsibility for your financial life. That one thing is more satisfying than even loving quilts.
I bet the people that tell you they want you to quilt have not given you a serious commitment for any particular price they are willing to pay. It would be different if you were a professional quilter and needed a new machine to continue your business income.
I can't go to sleep at night if I don't have a little extra money (more than my bills) in the bank. If you really love quilting, use this time (between job searches) to hand quilt one you have already pieced. I guarantee, you will not be sorry! That is a satisfying win-win situation in your life.
Offered with Care,
June
I bet the people that tell you they want you to quilt have not given you a serious commitment for any particular price they are willing to pay. It would be different if you were a professional quilter and needed a new machine to continue your business income.
I can't go to sleep at night if I don't have a little extra money (more than my bills) in the bank. If you really love quilting, use this time (between job searches) to hand quilt one you have already pieced. I guarantee, you will not be sorry! That is a satisfying win-win situation in your life.
Offered with Care,
June
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