Thread: What was your biggest waste of money?

Originally Posted by knlsmith

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 do the same, so that I don't get caught up in the excitement of the show/demo. I find that most things I didn't want/need that badly. After a few days home, I have ordered from the vendor directly or checked ebay, if it's a small item like a special ruler. I had a couple of vendors this year offer me free shipping even after the show with a code for their website; which tells me the economy is hurting them. I just don't want to be carrying much through the show. I'd still like to find that diamond ruler (where you fold the fabric back to create 2 colors) I saw as a demo once, but didn't take the card for. UGH!
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I like this idea because we have a show coming up in February. I go mainly to just be amazed by the quilts. My main item is different patterns and tips.

Originally Posted by knlsmith

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.

Originally Posted by shadoh

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.

I had that stiff teflon sheet as well. Now I use an "oven guard" meant to keep the bottom of the oven clean - good for up to 500 degrees. It is only a couple of $, stays nice and pliable, easy to wipe off, works like a charm for pressing fusibles.

I heart the oven guard idea!

Originally Posted by shadoh

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.

I totally agree with both items. !!...