Good quality tools are a must, regardless of the job being done. Price is my second consideration. I have to admit I'm not a shopper. When I need something, I buy it. I prefer to buy it once. If it doesn't do the job, or I have to struggle and fight with it to get the job done, then I trash it. Won't buy it again, and will tell everyone I know my experience with it. Same goes for having the right tool for the job. When it can be counted on to get the job done, with ease and reliability, then I share that information too. This goes for not only my quilting tools, but my boat tools, shop tools, kitchen tools and garden tools. Junk is just plain frustrating and a waste of time and money.