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Much as I dislike buying a pattern or a specialty ruler -
There are times it ends up costing a lot less to just part with the money and buy the pattern/instructions and the tool(s) needed to make the item.
It can also save quite a bit of time - and - possibly - quite a bit of aggravation and frustration.
I agree but some of the patterns, they was so much money for just a simple pattern that even a 10 year old could sketch it out.
A Good Friend, like an old quilt, is both a Treasure and a Comfort
I am talking about the very complex ones - I'm fairly good at replicating/creating fairly complex patterns - but there are some that are beyond me. I'm also fairly good at drafting templates.Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2
I might fall into the "frugal/cheap" category - I haven't been willing to buy EQ yet. I'm still using graph paper and pencils for "thinking".
LOL, last night i was coloring a potential layout for my Lake Superior quilt; DH says, "did you like coloring whenyou were young? You don't seem the type. Isn't there a program for that?"
I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world. This makes it hard to plan the day.
I do the same because I love to let my inner 5-year-old come out and play.
Martina
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Fabric!
That's definitely true when fabrics run over $10 a yard. I love a good ruler - specially if there are multiple uses or applications. Or even for single use but high volume where consistent output is going to be key.
Patterns -- not so much, but on occasion I do find it's worth it to have someone else figure out the details for me. I have pretty high expectations for a pattern, however, and I really don't want to pay for a general idea and vague directions. If I pay, I expect accuracy, multiple size options (usually), fabric requirements clearly and accurately listed, step by step illustrated directions, tips for problematic piecing or pressing, and it's always nice to see multiple color/placement options and some quilting suggestions.
Preaching to the choir here. Some wear the 'I'm cheap' like a badge of honor. I am beyond the age I have to make do or try do it for cheap. I buy the special ruler, tool, and pattern and never think twice.
I love my life!
Right! After years of making do I'm at the point where I've decided I'm worth it. Just bought an HQ Sweet Sixteen. I figured it was now or never. My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner.
LOL! I threw away my "I'm Cheap Badge" last year. I am not able to sew/quilt right now but I am stocking up slowly on things and am being very particular with what I buy. I am also on a strict budget. So far I have purchased the right tools and patterns for the projects that I a going to do.
I am too POSITIVE to be doubtful, too OPTIMISTIC to be fearful and way to DETERMINED to be defeated.
Agree.....if I can't indulge myself a bit after all this time, who will! But, I confess to being a gadget lover.....started in my kitchen, now has spread out to my sewing cave.......
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