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?

I have an Accuquilt Go Baby that I have tried to use twice and I just don't like it. I definitely would not buy this too again.

My husband insisted on buying the AccuGo. Used it to make one quilt and probably won't use it again unless it's for cutting strips. I really like it for that one thing.

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 bought the super slider FM thing, it just didn't work for me. I wasted my money there.

teflon pressing sheet,and the pounce thing for marking quilts. never used the [pounce and the teflon sheet was so stiff and then wrinkled and is useless.

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 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.

I think the Pounce was my big waste. I do have rulers, but, use all of them one time or place or another except for the triangle ones. Not yet!!

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 :).