What notions are a waste of money?
11-11-2010, 07:14 AM
#161
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Location: Bend, Oregon
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The Supreme Slider. When I use this thing my machine skips stiches like mad. When I don't use it my machine works wonderfully. So I wasted $30.
If anyone wants one please let me know. You can have it.
If anyone wants one please let me know. You can have it.
11-11-2010, 07:20 AM
#164
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Originally Posted by Jamiestitcher62
I love my pounce, but like to use it with regular stencils, not the special ones that it requires. After I'm done trying to get the chalk to go through the netting on the special stencils my sewing room looks like it could double as a cocaine distribution center.
11-11-2010, 07:20 AM
#165
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Boy, all this is really informative! When I was new to quilting I thought I needed every new notion that came along...now that I am more experienced I find that the "basics" are what I use the most!
Years ago (before Gypsy Grippers) I bought a suction-cup handle for my rulers...and quickly found out it was more trouble than help. My favorite notion is a little thread nipper that has a notch in one blade, making it a great little ripper, too. I tied it to my FMQ frame with a ribbon to keep it handy!
Years ago (before Gypsy Grippers) I bought a suction-cup handle for my rulers...and quickly found out it was more trouble than help. My favorite notion is a little thread nipper that has a notch in one blade, making it a great little ripper, too. I tied it to my FMQ frame with a ribbon to keep it handy!
11-11-2010, 07:21 AM
#166
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Sorry - above message was about the big plastic squares with the long slits for rotary cutting.
I would agree about the Dritz basting tool. Such a good idea, but it broke pretty quick, even after it didn't work some of the time.
I also didn't like the pinking wheel for my rotary cutter.
I would agree about the Dritz basting tool. Such a good idea, but it broke pretty quick, even after it didn't work some of the time.
I also didn't like the pinking wheel for my rotary cutter.
11-11-2010, 07:27 AM
#168
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Originally Posted by puck116
I have a lot of different marking pencils that I don't seem to use. I use tailor's chalk mostly. Comes in white and blue.
I love the tailor chalk too. Mine is a muted red color, that I found in Grandma's sewing basket.
11-11-2010, 07:30 AM
#170
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Location: Chester, AR
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I have a bunch of different marking pencils and none of them work all that well if I really need to see the marks. I asked at a LQS and the man there really surprised me with his answer. He said that I would save a lot of money if I went to a craft store or Wally World and bought Crayola WASHABLE colored pens that children use in school. I have used them successfully for quite a while. Of course, TEST them FIRST on the fabric you are using. I have yet to see one that did not come out immediately with cold water. They are now my first choice.
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