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-   -   What sewing things have you bought that you wish you hadn't? (https://www.quiltingboard.com/general-chit-chat-non-quilting-talk-f7/what-sewing-things-have-you-bought-you-wish-you-hadnt-t270177.html)

Rosyhf 09-23-2015 07:28 AM
Originally Posted by Narda H. (Post 7324397)
Rotary blade sharpeners. I've bought 2 different kinds and neither work! They make the blade more dull.My DH is a genius and can't get then to work either.
I have EQ6 and upgraded 7 and purchased Block Base. All the Block Base blocks are in EQ 7. Good grief!
Block Base has 4300 blocks and EQ has 5000 but not all blocks in BB are in EQ. I use those two programs a lot and usually I will find the block in BB first in a search and pull the block into EQ to change or add to or print out the way I want it. There are many times that I can't find the block in EQ so that leads me to believe that the blocks are different. I like that in BB you can search in a wildcard, name, number, keyword and source. The screen in BB is so much bigger and you can zoom the block etc. I do love BB and EQ. I don't think you wasted your money.

Girlfriend 09-23-2015 07:36 AM
Originally Posted by quiltin-nannie (Post 7322196)
Ditto! Waste of hard earned money!
Triple that. I've never taken it out of the plastic "box".

Girlfriend 09-23-2015 07:47 AM
Originally Posted by NoraB (Post 7325619)
What does everyone think of the Gingher rotary cutter? I have been drooling over one for years, but they cost so much more than my little blue Dritz (45mm) and my yellow Olfa (60mm). I know I can purchase one using a JoAnn Fabric coupon...but are they worth the additional dollars? And, are their rotary blades worth the additional dollars?
Thanks!
It's way too heavy for me. It's definitely not my go-to rotary cutter. I love love love the Kai. The blades last a long time.

Rosyhf 09-23-2015 07:58 AM
Narda, Ok I check some more on the blocks in BB. 300 – 400 blocks (traditional favorites like Log Cabin) from BlockBase are also found in EQ. That leaves about 3,600 blocks in BlockBase, not found in EQ7. I thought you might like this information. You will love BB.

annette1952 09-23-2015 08:10 AM
The supreme slider. I thought it would be wonderful but to me it isn't. Also The Fabulous Fabric Glide for FMQ.( It is kind of like the Halo) I thought it would help with my quilting but it really just gets in my way. I guess it is ok for smaller items but I don't use it.

fruitloop 09-23-2015 11:23 AM
I bought the Gingher cutter to try out. I like it. It's heavier then the others I have and takes less pressure to cut. I don't remember the price so it's been worth it to me whatever it was. I use the Gingher blades or any of the others in it. I can't tell much difference in the name brand blades.

Greenheron 09-23-2015 02:33 PM
A strip cutter.

JuneBillie 09-23-2015 06:37 PM
Originally Posted by coopah (Post 7323211)
The Purple Thang. Didn't cost much, but I never use it...there are other things around the house that do the same thing. A bobbin holder that looks like a multi-armed octopus. The bobbin rings are better.
I agree with The Purple Thang. I use my stiletto all the time which does better for me. It's true, it didn't cost much.

DOTTYMO 09-23-2015 10:02 PM
Originally Posted by cjsews (Post 7322148)
I bought the quilt calculator. It can calculate how much fabric you need to buy when you new so many squares, strips, etc. I don't think I have ever used it
I've used mine twice but I can do it quicker in my head.

piepatch 09-24-2015 04:02 AM
I've bought some fabrics and patterns that I will probably never use, but as for sewing tools, I don't regret buying any that I have. I've just always believed if you are a crafter, you should have good tools.........not unnecessary tools, but the ones that make it easier for the job at hand, and produce a nicer, finished project.


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