Originally Posted by
hautewife
Will I really be ripping seams that often? (imagine me biting my nails)
Even the best quilters rip a fair amount of seams.
But if your like me you'll probably be unable to locate/reach your ripper at the worst time so having and extra, or two, or three won't hurt.
My over $20 is definitely my cutting table. I used to cut on the floor because I didn't like carrying project up and down stairs to cut them at the kitchen table. It's also where I baste my projects for quilting. Under $20 is my 12.5 inch square ruler. I use it for every quilt I make. I only use the long ruler when I have too. I think the square one gives me more control and I can cut straighter.
Happy quilting