What notions are a waste of money?
11-11-2010, 01:57 PM
#271
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Originally Posted by pieces
I don't buy all those notions. I have my rulers and rotary blade
and I do just fine. Buying quilting notions are just like kitchen notions. You don't need them. Maybe use them once and they are stuck in a drawer. All the quilting notions will not make me a better quilter. Precision is what makes a good quilter.
Be precise when cutting quilt pieces, and precise when stitching.
The magnetic pen holders are great, but should never be used around a computerized machine. The best gifts you can buy a quilter is a good ruler or rotary blades.
and I do just fine. Buying quilting notions are just like kitchen notions. You don't need them. Maybe use them once and they are stuck in a drawer. All the quilting notions will not make me a better quilter. Precision is what makes a good quilter.
Be precise when cutting quilt pieces, and precise when stitching.
The magnetic pen holders are great, but should never be used around a computerized machine. The best gifts you can buy a quilter is a good ruler or rotary blades.
11-11-2010, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
The only thing that really jumps out in my mind is the rotary blade sharpener. I finally threw it out. I can't remember the name but it was blue and not very expensive.
11-11-2010, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Sadiemae
Originally Posted by CompulsiveQuilter
Originally Posted by Sadiemae
For me, the Zip Bind System was very expensive and garbage!
http://www.nancysnotions.com/product...nding+combo.do
One of my handiest tools is a telescoping rod with a magnet on the end. Great for picking up dropped needles, pins & small tools.
11-11-2010, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Sadiemae
For me, the Zip Bind System was very expensive and garbage!
The wasteful notions I bought was a 2 tone purple seam ripper from Dritz, supposed to be ergonomic; but its not very sharp and doesn't rip very well at all. The Side Winder is about useless, I can't use it with my Viking bobbins and the bobbins it does work with aren't wound evenly. :thumbdown:
11-11-2010, 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by grann of 6
Originally Posted by Janetlmt
I was just thinking..another tool that doesn't work for me is the trash can..I was sitting here..looking around. The floor is covered with snippets of fabric and thread. LOL.
11-11-2010, 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by gls234
Auto supply stores sell magnetic bowls in which mechanics are much less expensive than the quilter magnetic holder. Love mine.
Grab-it magnetic pin holder and its okay with my Viking.
11-11-2010, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Riversong
FREE Motion Slider,,,,My mom got me one a couple of years ago. You cant begin to tell when the bobbin is low,and that little hole in it was a pain. It tore after a couple of uses. Very high bux for a slip of junk,IMO.
11-11-2010, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by kathidahl
I bought an Alto's QuiltCut for my Mom and it has now come back to me. Do any of you use this? Was it a waste of money?
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