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07-03-2011, 08:01 AM

#81

happymrs

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I change it when it bugs me, then, like you, wonder why I waited so long, lol... Same with my sewing machine needles, lol...

07-03-2011, 10:04 AM

#82

grandma anna

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I admit to doing this too.

07-03-2011, 10:06 AM

#83

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I use mine until it is dead, even though I have new ones on hand .Guess I am just to lazy to change it. Don't know why.

07-03-2011, 10:08 AM

#84

snel001

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I do the same thing. I am wondering about the blade sharpeners that are out there. Has anyone used one? If so what were the results ? Is it worth the purchase?

07-03-2011, 10:32 AM

#85

lalaland

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I just say to myself - I can always go over it a second time.

07-03-2011, 10:40 AM

#86

quiltingnana1

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You are not alone. :-)

07-03-2011, 10:45 AM

#87

Taffkat

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I use to until I purchased my blades from Harbour Freight. They get dull, they go in the trash and another one comes out.

07-03-2011, 10:58 AM

#88

deenatoo

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No...you are not alone....

07-03-2011, 11:06 AM

#89

TonnieLoree

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jean1941

You are not alone and part of the reason is the price that we pay for them I have be wondering if I should get a thing so I can sharpen them do they work??????

I have a rotary blade sharpener that I bought at Hancocks made by Dritz. I will give you another two or three quilts worth after each sharpen. Less than $20.00, and has saved me $$ over the years.

07-03-2011, 11:14 AM

#90

vickig626

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TonnieLoree

Quote:

Originally Posted by jean1941

You are not alone and part of the reason is the price that we pay for them I have be wondering if I should get a thing so I can sharpen them do they work??????

I have a rotary blade sharpener that I bought at Hancocks made by Dritz. I will give you another two or three quilts worth after each sharpen. Less than $20.00, and has saved me $$ over the years.

If it's the same one I have (blue round disk with blade holders), I agree. It has also given my blades extra mileage.