useful or use less quilting notions.
07-13-2010, 05:36 AM
#82
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Originally Posted by DOTTYMO
How many of use own a quilting notion which we use all the time and what is it??? Mine is a wooden pin cushion from a furniture shop and a magnetic saucer from my dad who used his for screws when doing woodwork.
Or
That draw full of must buy notions which we use once if it was lucky and are stuck wawy for ever. i have a small wheel which is supposed to draw a 1/4inch seam. still in its wrapper.
Also a battery operated battery winder which doesn't wind the thread tight enough.
Or
That draw full of must buy notions which we use once if it was lucky and are stuck wawy for ever. i have a small wheel which is supposed to draw a 1/4inch seam. still in its wrapper.
Also a battery operated battery winder which doesn't wind the thread tight enough.
07-13-2010, 05:42 AM
#83
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Originally Posted by cat-on-a-mac
It's not exactly a "notion", but I think a wonderful tool is the computer and the internet. When I started quilting last summer, I was amazed at all the information that was available online. And connections to other quilters ... like this web site ... are really fun and helpful and inspiring.
07-13-2010, 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Charlee
Originally Posted by BellaBoo
With the Clover mini iron, it has to be brought up to temp at least four or five times before it will reach the hottest temp. After that it will heat to the hottest every time. (an electrician told me to that and he was right).
I have one....used it once...my coffee was hotter than that thing got and haven't tried it since! :thumbdown:
07-13-2010, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by teddysmom
My husband bought the AccuGo. Still not sure it's worth the price since all dies are extra and run $75+. I wouldn't
have spent the money but HE insisted it was worth the money. I now let him cut all my 2 1/2" strips. If you have money to spare and feel that money isn't an issue, you MIGHT consider it.
Sara in NC
have spent the money but HE insisted it was worth the money. I now let him cut all my 2 1/2" strips. If you have money to spare and feel that money isn't an issue, you MIGHT consider it.
Sara in NC
07-13-2010, 09:24 AM
#87
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i gave away my bobbin winder, did not like how it worked,and was just more clutter on my sewing desk.
and the adjustable side table that goes around your machine.
The one thing I have that I have that I do not use is my fabric mover with stitch regulator.
Could not get by without all my gingher scissors and snips.
Love new goodies and keep looking for more, LOL
and the adjustable side table that goes around your machine.
The one thing I have that I have that I do not use is my fabric mover with stitch regulator.
Could not get by without all my gingher scissors and snips.
Love new goodies and keep looking for more, LOL
07-13-2010, 09:40 AM
#88
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I burned my hand SO bad with my clover mini-iron that it now sits in a box in storage.
A few years ago, I asked my dh for the cordless iron by Maytag (I think). Not only did it cost WAY too much, but I could rarely finish ironing before it got cold and I had to wait for it to warm back up. Then, it would automatically shut off after a couple of minutes and I was stuck waiting again for it to heat up. I now have a Rowenta that I LOVE!
I also purchased a dritz tool that was supposed to push plastic through the three layers to secure the quilt layers prior to quilting. I ended up having large holes in my quilt because it broke the threads of the fabric instead of sliding between them. Not only that, but having to cut each of the plastic pieces out prior to sewing was a pain. I then tried safety-pins, bought the kwik-clip (that I have NEVER used), and gave up on that too. I now use spray basting for everything.
A few years ago, I asked my dh for the cordless iron by Maytag (I think). Not only did it cost WAY too much, but I could rarely finish ironing before it got cold and I had to wait for it to warm back up. Then, it would automatically shut off after a couple of minutes and I was stuck waiting again for it to heat up. I now have a Rowenta that I LOVE!
I also purchased a dritz tool that was supposed to push plastic through the three layers to secure the quilt layers prior to quilting. I ended up having large holes in my quilt because it broke the threads of the fabric instead of sliding between them. Not only that, but having to cut each of the plastic pieces out prior to sewing was a pain. I then tried safety-pins, bought the kwik-clip (that I have NEVER used), and gave up on that too. I now use spray basting for everything.
07-13-2010, 10:10 AM
#89
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Oh my! How could I have forgotten my Ott-lights! I have two - one for cutting and one for sewing. I have another great light - halogen - where I hand quilt but I want to replace it with an Ott. One word of warning though - NEVER - EVER pay full price for them. If you can't get them for 50% off you aren't trying hard enough. I want to fill the whole house with them! They are great therapy for those of us with Seasonal Affective Disorder.
07-13-2010, 10:39 AM
#90
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My husband (gasp) explained that the bobbin winder needed more tension on the thead, mine works great now.
Sharon
Sharon
Originally Posted by DOTTYMO
How many of use own a quilting notion which we use all the time and what is it??? Mine is a wooden pin cushion from a furniture shop and a magnetic saucer from my dad who used his for screws when doing woodwork.
Or
That draw full of must buy notions which we use once if it was lucky and are stuck wawy for ever. i have a small wheel which is supposed to draw a 1/4inch seam. still in its wrapper.
Also a battery operated battery winder which doesn't wind the thread tight enough.
Or
That draw full of must buy notions which we use once if it was lucky and are stuck wawy for ever. i have a small wheel which is supposed to draw a 1/4inch seam. still in its wrapper.
Also a battery operated battery winder which doesn't wind the thread tight enough.
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