What sewing things have you bought that you wish you hadn't?
#21
Super Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Prescott Valley, AZ
Posts: 1,329
The quilt calculator, but decided it was a waste of money in time to return it. Also the fmq halos. They just got in the way but I kept them and tried them several times. After moving them to 3 new homes I finally threw them away and haven't missed them at all.
#22
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: central Ohio
Posts: 406
I've been giving away unwanted fabric that I know I won't use to a small quilting group. I give some large scraps to a person who loves to make string quilts. I do a lot of charity work, i.e, baby quilts, drawstring bags, pillowcases for childrens hospital. It barely makes a dent in my stash but at least someone is able to use it instead of it sitting on a shelf. There are so many charities who would love to have fabric donated to them.
#24
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Colorado
Posts: 3,536
The Side Winder (bobbin winder) total waste of money for me, also bought
the quilt calculator, but I got lucky and only spent $12 for it after coupons,
and sale etc.
LOTS of darn ugly fabrics, that I now ask myself why in the heck did I even
LOOK at it to begin with.
the quilt calculator, but I got lucky and only spent $12 for it after coupons,
and sale etc.
LOTS of darn ugly fabrics, that I now ask myself why in the heck did I even
LOOK at it to begin with.
#25
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Central Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Posts: 7,695
The June Taylor plastic cutting mat. I used one for years, then DH bought me a self healing mat. The June Taylor protects your table, but not good for cutting. The cutter slides on it so accuracy is lacking. I am sold on the self healing, and they sell them as "artist supplies" on Amazon, so they are much less expensive. IMHO.
#26
I bought the babylock Jane and Majestic frame to set it up. You are right about it being too small. I am thinking of buying the Block Rocket, too. Wanted a HQ sweet 16 sit down because I have back issues but that is not in my budget.
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