First of all I must say - there is no such thing as too many gadgets. I love them for sewing and in the kitchen! It's the main reason I go to the big quilt shows to find out what is new in the world of quilting. And some don't live up to my expectations but that's okay - they go to the thrift stores and I get something else next year. WE all need our toys. And I love when someone here says they found a new item or work around. I was too sick to go to the Road to CA show this year, and the SD Quilt Show set for late Sept will more than likely be cancelled so looks like no new gadgets for me this year.