What notions are a waste of money?
11-10-2010, 05:53 PM
#101
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Originally Posted by bluteddi
hmmmmm i was thinking of getting a pounce.... I would be afraid the pencil would not wash out? but I assume since so many ppl use pencil that it does wash out???????
never have tried it w/colored pencils....
11-10-2010, 06:11 PM
#102
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Silly ladies.....The answer to the trash can is to not use one, just flip the scraps and thread snips on to the floor and vacuum it later...and if you have a dog - he'll come into your sewing area, lay down in all the scraps and since they'll attach to his fur, he'll take them outside for you!!
See - problem solved!! :thumbup:
See - problem solved!! :thumbup:
11-10-2010, 06:21 PM
#103
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Yeah, did you ever notice when you put your hand out to drop a thread in the basket it jumps away so you miss it. I have a waste basket by every machine (4) and I still have stuff all over the floor. Cheap baskets, I guess.[/quote]
hmmm..not really into buying gadgets, cant think of anything i have that i dont use eventually..
tip about threads everywhere..
best solution i have used for 20 years?..get a roll of sticky tape or masking tape, wrap flat around 4 fingers sticky side facing out, overlapping as you go..you only need a few wraps..slip your fingers out and stick one side down flat next to your machine or cutting area..plonk all your threads on it and replace when it looks like a rainbow hedgehog..safe for computerised machines..kind of like fly paper i guess..works a treat..
and to clean your cutting mat?..keep all your narrow strippy bits of wadding, ball up and rub over your mat..it will pull all the threads and fibres out of the cuts..
huggs, pami
hmmm..not really into buying gadgets, cant think of anything i have that i dont use eventually..
tip about threads everywhere..
best solution i have used for 20 years?..get a roll of sticky tape or masking tape, wrap flat around 4 fingers sticky side facing out, overlapping as you go..you only need a few wraps..slip your fingers out and stick one side down flat next to your machine or cutting area..plonk all your threads on it and replace when it looks like a rainbow hedgehog..safe for computerised machines..kind of like fly paper i guess..works a treat..
and to clean your cutting mat?..keep all your narrow strippy bits of wadding, ball up and rub over your mat..it will pull all the threads and fibres out of the cuts..
huggs, pami
11-10-2010, 06:22 PM
#104
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Originally Posted by 117becca
Silly ladies.....The answer to the trash can is to not use one, just flip the scraps and thread snips on to the floor and vacuum it later...and if you have a dog - he'll come into your sewing area, lay down in all the scraps and since they'll attach to his fur, he'll take them outside for you!!
See - problem solved!! :thumbup:
See - problem solved!! :thumbup:
11-10-2010, 06:38 PM
#105
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Originally Posted by seamstome
Does sound like we need a swap....Zip Bind was a pain, I dont use pounce so I dont know about that, the Purple Thang was alright. I have several rulers that were basically useless. The Curvemaster foot was something I didnt really need.
So if somebody wants the Zip Bind, PM me, pay the shipping and it is yours.
So if somebody wants the Zip Bind, PM me, pay the shipping and it is yours.
Do the miter clamp thingies at least work? The zip gun thing? Maybe I can just put those on my list.
Sorcha (who is wrestling with the binding on quilt #9 of 11 that need done by end of month)
11-10-2010, 07:05 PM
#106
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I SAW AN ALTO CUT ON LINE & SHOWED IT TO A GRANDSON
HE SAID I NEEDED ONE
I TOLD HIM IT WOULD BE A WASTE OF MONEY
BUT THAT CHRISTMAS I GOT ONE FROM THE FAMILY & AS YOU SAID ALL IT DOES IS TAKE UP SPACE BUT I HATE TO LET IT GO BECAUSE THEY GAVE IT TO ME
HE SAID I NEEDED ONE
I TOLD HIM IT WOULD BE A WASTE OF MONEY
BUT THAT CHRISTMAS I GOT ONE FROM THE FAMILY & AS YOU SAID ALL IT DOES IS TAKE UP SPACE BUT I HATE TO LET IT GO BECAUSE THEY GAVE IT TO ME
11-10-2010, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by CompulsiveQuilter
I have a long list of things I wish I had not purchased, but my latest was the "bobbin tower" - what a joke!
I also bought an ergonomic seam ripper that's no better than my other and does nothing but roll off the table because it's round!
Many magazine subscriptions were a waste for me, especially the ones without a spine so I can't even find them in my bookshelf!
I'm sure you guys have others - share before I make my Christmas list!
(P.S. the notion I love the most is my magnetic pin holder!)
I also bought an ergonomic seam ripper that's no better than my other and does nothing but roll off the table because it's round!
Many magazine subscriptions were a waste for me, especially the ones without a spine so I can't even find them in my bookshelf!
I'm sure you guys have others - share before I make my Christmas list!
(P.S. the notion I love the most is my magnetic pin holder!)
11-10-2010, 08:47 PM
#109
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[quote=BellaBoo]
I took my Sidewinder apart (couple of screws) and put in a piece of heavy iron I found in DH's shop. There is a lot of empty space inside it. It doesn't move anywhere or tip over. And it winds so much smoother. If something doesn't work like I want it to I try to find out why not and modify what it needs.
Thank you very much for the info. I will try that. It will give DH a chance to be my hero. :lol:
Originally Posted by ginnyk
My biggest mistake was the bobbin "sidewinder" that I got at Hancocks for about $19. It is too lightweight and bounces around and never produces a smooth wind, lots of lumps and bunches.
Thank you very much for the info. I will try that. It will give DH a chance to be my hero. :lol:
11-10-2010, 10:05 PM
#110
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Originally Posted by donnajean
I try to avoid the unnecessary notions. You end up putting them away & forgetting you have them. I recently saw the Binding Tool. It appears easy to use, but I figure I've been doing fine without it, so it is a luxury - not necessary purchase.
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