Originally Posted by
Onebyone
If you can make a Steady Betty for less then it cost then that's great. Personally I haven't found the supplies needed to be cheaper.
I completely agree . . .the foam used on a Steady Betty is quite unique and not something I've seen anywhere.
It's fine to be frugal out of necessity or choice . . .but some of us enjoy using good tools because the process is the whole reason we quilt. Whether someone spends money on fabrics, notions and machines or both, is a matter of personal choice.