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#11
I'm not too bad in my sewing room - but you should see what I've got in the Kitchen LOL!!
Though I had to really cut down on my cooking hobby once I hit 200lbs. At least with sewing, you don't end up eating your leftovers.
Though I had to really cut down on my cooking hobby once I hit 200lbs. At least with sewing, you don't end up eating your leftovers.
#12
Super Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Sonoma County, CA
Posts: 4,299
I like trying new gadgets out but I don't need to keep them if they don't rock my world so I don't hang onto them like I hang onto fabric. I've accumulated a few "students" - four ladies from work who are new sewers, and they've been wonderful for passing on gadgets I don't like or don't use. They come over and we have a sewing day, and I pass out things I don't want anymore and tell them, "Try this, if you like it, it's yours." I've gotten rid of all sorts of doo-dads that way!
Of course, for Christmas, I had to put together "goodie" bags for each of them with duplicates of some of my favorite tools that I'll never part with! That was fun.
Of course, for Christmas, I had to put together "goodie" bags for each of them with duplicates of some of my favorite tools that I'll never part with! That was fun.
#15
Super Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Va.
Posts: 5,753
Does thread count? I am a sucker for thread and sparkly embellishments (think sequins) and various kinds of cording and yarns that I can couch down to the surface of my quilted wall hangins, and... well, you get the idea LOL.
I buy most of my threads and embellishments in used lots off eBay--I get lots of stuff in those used lots that I would never think of going to a craft or sewing store to look for. Having them around and trying to incorporate them into my work stretches my creativity and skill level, so that's a good thing, right? That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it.
Rob
I buy most of my threads and embellishments in used lots off eBay--I get lots of stuff in those used lots that I would never think of going to a craft or sewing store to look for. Having them around and trying to incorporate them into my work stretches my creativity and skill level, so that's a good thing, right? That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it.
Rob
#16
Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Indiana
Posts: 176
I am just getting into quilting after 35 years of working and raising my children.
I have some fabric. But it is not a big stash. My stash is just mostly left over of the quilts I have made.
I am just starting to buy "gadgets/notion and rulers ", I buying any ruler, gadget, or notions I think will help me quilt. I have 4 rulers so far.
If you have a gadget, notion, or ruler you don't need or want let me know. I will buy it from you.
I need to improve my quilting skills and gadgets/notions or rulers help.
I have some fabric. But it is not a big stash. My stash is just mostly left over of the quilts I have made.
I am just starting to buy "gadgets/notion and rulers ", I buying any ruler, gadget, or notions I think will help me quilt. I have 4 rulers so far.
If you have a gadget, notion, or ruler you don't need or want let me know. I will buy it from you.
I need to improve my quilting skills and gadgets/notions or rulers help.
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#18
Super Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Illinois
Posts: 9,018
Glad to know I'm not the only one! I just took a trip (25m- one way) to JAF today for interfacing for bee in the bonnet bloom blocks....and, yes, I bought a few notions...40% off- couldn't pass it up.....glue refills for hexie glue
pen, tailors machanical pencil with three different color leads( really needed that?), also needed a 1/4" bias tape maker for project mentioned above, but there was a set of three sizes.....so now I have three..and of course books were on sale...I think I have more than they do, but I found one that looks like fun. Seasonal small 14x24 wallhanging....for my front door..I really need to stop this.......
pen, tailors machanical pencil with three different color leads( really needed that?), also needed a 1/4" bias tape maker for project mentioned above, but there was a set of three sizes.....so now I have three..and of course books were on sale...I think I have more than they do, but I found one that looks like fun. Seasonal small 14x24 wallhanging....for my front door..I really need to stop this.......
#19
Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Brookfield, MO
Posts: 86
I'm a gadget gal too! I inherited this trait from my dad, a woodworker. He had lots of gadgets, gizmos & gauges and used to say 'the proper tool for the proper job'. If I see a tool that makes a task easier, especially if it promises a more precise result, I'm there with my checkbook. My only problem is finding the darned tool when I need it!
I really admire those quilters who make stunning, elaborate quilts using only a 6X24 ruler.
Don't get me started on books! Someone posts a quilt here, I go to Amazon & see that there's a used copy of the book for a penny. Whoo Hoo! (I just ignore that shipping charge...)
I really admire those quilters who make stunning, elaborate quilts using only a 6X24 ruler.
Don't get me started on books! Someone posts a quilt here, I go to Amazon & see that there's a used copy of the book for a penny. Whoo Hoo! (I just ignore that shipping charge...)
#20
Super Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 3,497
Paper Princess, I could be your sister, my dad also was a woodworker and he had a "jig" that he made for every possible need. Of course I need every gadget ever made, I love the idea of passing duplicates to new fellow quilters. I think I will give that a go. Currently have been teaching two coworkers, that will be fun!!!
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