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01-20-2014, 10:55 AM

#21

judylg

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JenniePenny

C'mon Bear. Not this topic again? LOL.

No matter how many times it is posted, there is always one that is new to me. Happy I do the same kind of things.

01-21-2014, 05:13 AM

#22

quiltmom04

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Onebyone

Quilting is one area in my life I don't make do. I enjoy quilting too much. If any tool is suppose to be sharp and it isn't I toss it. I don't give a rotary blade a second chance to not skip, a seam ripper that I have to tug to cut a thread, scissors that won't cut to the tip of the blade, or a pin that has to be stabbed in fabric. I know when I pick up a tool it will perform like new because it is new.

I agree. I tried to scrimp and save for awhile, but when I realized that my husband didn't scrimp on tools - he got a good, decent, if expensive tool if that's what he needed- I decided I deserved the same. So I change needles and rotary blades on a timely basis, get good thread and fabric, and decent scissors. Sure, sometimes I try to save a few bucks, and keep more scraps than I will EVER use, but I spend so much time trying to create something worthwhile that I'm no longer willing to saw through fabric with a worn out blade, sew with a dull needle or use 10 for $1 thread.

01-21-2014, 05:19 AM

#23

quiltbuddy

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Location: Vermont

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Quote:

Originally Posted by auntpiggylpn

Saving every scrap of fabric no matter how big or little it is.

Oh contraire!

01-21-2014, 05:34 AM

#24

SueSew

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Quote:

Originally Posted by stillclock

ending up with a closet full of off cut batting pieces made of different materials from different companies, saved for small projects i never do!

aileen

I've got that! and I think there is a mouse in there because I hear rustling and once I found a handful of seed pods.
Maybe we can make dog beds out of them???

01-21-2014, 05:51 AM

#25

judi wess

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Saving notions that are not longer useful.

01-21-2014, 05:54 AM

#26

scrappingfaye58

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I have no good reason for being so stingy with machine needles... they aren't THAT expensive...

01-21-2014, 08:05 AM

#27

Iraxy

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Location: Grants Pass, OR

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Not changing my needles soon enough. I know I should, but usually wait until I can hear my needle before I change it. Shame.

01-21-2014, 08:35 AM

#28

purplefiend

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Location: Round Rock,Texas

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Using a poorly made sewing machine(love antique/vintage(before 1970) sewing machines)

using cheap scissors and other tools.

01-21-2014, 08:49 AM

#29

Sewnoma

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Location: Sonoma County, CA

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I caught myself trying to sand the point of a pin the other day. It had a burr and I automatically tried to fix it.

Then I came to my senses and threw it away. Really? A pin? Sheesh! The piece of sand paper I wore out probably cost more than that single pin.

01-21-2014, 09:00 AM

#30

kydeb

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Every time I change my cutting blade I'm so amazed at how much easier it is to cut!! Still, I just hate to do it! What is really bad is when I go to empty the trash can under my cutting table and pick fabric out of it that I had earlier deemed too small and put it in my scrap box to organize later......I just can't help myself!! LOL