What was your biggest waste of money?
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Join Date: Jul 2011
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What was your biggest waste of money?
I am about to go to PIQF (Pacific International Quilt Fest) in a few days. Not only does it have spectacular quilts, but the largest collection of vendors under one roof. I have read about all of the best purchases and tools quilters have obtained, but what was the one purchase you would NEVER make again?
#4
hmmmm....
I have learned to REALLY consider a specialized ruler of any kind before buying. I have so many that I haven't even used. So now when I am at shows, I ask for the business card, write the booth number and name/description of what I think I want. After the shopping part of the show, if I really want it, I go back. If I am not sure, then I don't buy it. I do, however, still have their info in case I change my mind after I get home.
I have learned to REALLY consider a specialized ruler of any kind before buying. I have so many that I haven't even used. So now when I am at shows, I ask for the business card, write the booth number and name/description of what I think I want. After the shopping part of the show, if I really want it, I go back. If I am not sure, then I don't buy it. I do, however, still have their info in case I change my mind after I get home.
#7
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: central indiana
Posts: 686
All kinds of specialized rulers were a waste for me. Go with the best set of basic standard rulers including the huge square. I use about 5 all the time.
I cannot use the Angle sheet that was supposed to help sew diagonals. I found that marking was easier for me.
Fancy circle sewing foot. It needed an attachment for my machine so was twice as expensive. I might have used it once.
I cannot use the Angle sheet that was supposed to help sew diagonals. I found that marking was easier for me.
Fancy circle sewing foot. It needed an attachment for my machine so was twice as expensive. I might have used it once.
#8
I agree with knismith. I have too many specialized rulers that looked really good in the demo, but I never used. My other waste is marking pencils. I am still looking for the perfect pencil and it's not in my collection.
#10
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Lincoln. MI
Posts: 491
Wow. I have several things (circle sewing foot, specialized rulers) that I've not really made good use of. I keep telling myself though that I was a smart consumer, as I bought these at "past" prices, and when I someday actually do use them they will cost more than when I bought them. Rationalization is one of my strong points .
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