Sorry to hear about the problems some of you are having with HF blades. I've been very happy with them and so far haven't had one that was dull. Famous last words. Watch, tonight I'm going to do some cutting and...........HF has several other items that seem to have been made with quilters in mind - little metal magnetic bowl that is better than the ones sold in quilt shops and costs about $3, clear plastic boxes for $5 with compartments that exactly fit a regular spool of thread, a magnetic wrist bracelet that's great for having pins right there, also about $3. It's a fun store.