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09-05-2011, 08:03 AM

#71

quiltingmimipj

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Quote:

Originally Posted by quiltgrammyt2

I bought a multi-pack and I can't stand them, so I feel like I wasted good money on junk!!! :thumbdown: :|

I love them. Why don't you consider selling them to other quilters who really like them?

Occasionally we have "Trash to Treasure" at our guild meetings, and we get to buy what others don't want now.

09-05-2011, 08:06 AM

#72

caspharm

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Join Date: Jan 2011

Location: Nevada

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I had one and I even tried the Olfas (somewhat easier to read with the frosting), but they are inconsistent with the 1/2" (some have, some don't),so I decided to stay with my Creative Grid rulers.

09-05-2011, 08:07 AM

#73

mucky

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Location: S. Texas

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Just don't buy one with black lines. I find them hard to see through.

09-05-2011, 08:12 AM

#74

cattailsquilts

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Join Date: Jul 2010

Location: Eidson, TN

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I actually prefer the Omnigrids for just that reason. I still struggle with my scant 1/4 at times, so by adjusting how I cut the fabrics, I'm coming out perfect now!

09-05-2011, 08:17 AM

#75

sananddandy

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Location: Huntsville, AL

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gale

I use them without problems but I don't have mono vision. I am farsighted and nearsighted at the same time though...which sucks.

I do too. I use the ruler but I turn my mat over to where it is a solid green. All the yellow lines drive me nuts.

09-05-2011, 08:19 AM

#76

franc36

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Location: Tennessee

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Sunnye

OK, you quilters with mono vision:
I have it also. Got Lasik surgery years ago before starting to quilt. Wish I could go back to glasses.

Do you have a hard time with measuring? Sewing straight? Piecing correctly?

Every quilt I make ends up being crooked; I blame it on lack of depth perception due to mono vision. I end up ripping everything out and starting over.

How do you adjust? I measure and measure and measure and line up and cut/sew on "the line" and I'm still crooked. HELP!

I've had mono vision all my life. Now, I do wear glasses so maybe that is why I don't have problems.

09-05-2011, 08:31 AM

#77

gypsylady5

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Location: Leesburg, Florida

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I don't use them at all. I don't like them for that reason. I have some, but rarely use them. I like the Easy Quilt ones by Sharon Halgren. Wear these out!!!!!

09-05-2011, 08:56 AM

#78

dink pluta

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I also have trouble reading the yellow lines.

09-05-2011, 08:57 AM

#79

dink pluta

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I also have trouble reading them.

09-05-2011, 10:20 AM

#80

Sunnye

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Location: Louisville, KY

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sherriequilts

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sunnye

I wonder if it possible to have an optometrist set you up with glasses that have correction in only one lens or both so that your vision in both eyes is the same for sewing and cutting. As i get older my eyes are changing and it is unnerving to say the least! Good luck!

I've tried; didn't work too well.