What sewing things have you bought that you wish you hadn't?
09-22-2015, 02:45 AM
#33
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Manteno, IL
Posts: 1,621
The Gingher seam ripper. It is very uncomfortable to hold when using it....it seems to want to twist in your hand. The end with the blade actually feels good to hold and use if the blade was at the other end. Bought it on sale....would rather have the money back.
09-22-2015, 03:47 AM
#34
Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 239
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!
I have EQ6 and upgraded 7 and purchased Block Base. All the Block Base blocks are in EQ 7. Good grief!
09-22-2015, 04:21 AM
#35
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Gaylord, MN
Posts: 4,008
I have finally come to the realization that I cannot go into fabric stores unless I am seriously looking to buy something or I end up with fabric, a pattern or whatever may have caught my attention at the time. I love to browse the stores to get ideas but then also feel an obligation to buy since stores can't stay in business with mostly browsers. That even applies at stores that offer coupons; although, they have so many other things besides quilting supplies if I can just keep my focus out of the quilting section. LOL - so that is what works for me.
09-23-2015, 06:51 AM
#37
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Southern USA
Posts: 16,382
I bought the Alto Quilt 2 before the Go die cut was available. I only got perfect cuts with the first cut without measuring the whole piece again. I use it to rough cut fabric pieces to use in the Go so it's not a total lose. It's a quality made item, that's the only good thing I found about it.
I waste so much money trying to save money.
I see so many do this and it doesn't make sense! Buy the best for you that will work and last or don't buy it at all.
I waste so much money trying to save money.
I see so many do this and it doesn't make sense! Buy the best for you that will work and last or don't buy it at all.
09-23-2015, 07:04 AM
#38
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Corpus Christi, Tx.
Posts: 16,105
Same here. I have so much there isn't much I need right now.
I have finally come to the realization that I cannot go into fabric stores unless I am seriously looking to buy something or I end up with fabric, a pattern or whatever may have caught my attention at the time. I love to browse the stores to get ideas but then also feel an obligation to buy since stores can't stay in business with mostly browsers. That even applies at stores that offer coupons; although, they have so many other things besides quilting supplies if I can just keep my focus out of the quilting section. LOL - so that is what works for me.
09-23-2015, 07:13 AM
#39
Super Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Longwood, Florida
Posts: 2,910
Oh I love my purple thang lol, I have two of them. I know you can use other things but I do use these instead. I think the useless things I bought and I can't remember them now? are all gone lol.
09-23-2015, 07:21 AM
#40
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Southwest
Posts: 738
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!
Thanks!
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