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06-26-2018, 05:51 AM

#41

carolynjo

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Join Date: Jul 2010

Posts: 6,430

When I started quilting in the mid-80's, I thought I needed almost everything! Now I am much more selective in what I buy and am very careful as to what I recommend to my quilting students also.

06-26-2018, 06:12 AM

#42

maminstl

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Join Date: Nov 2012

Posts: 903

When I was a new quilter, I just loved to see all the demo's and "stuff" available at the Paducah show - 6 years later I mostly just walk on by. I was subject to buying some things, but I have never been interested in "single taskers" much -so have always avoided anything with templates or most specialty rulers. I still love gadgets and am always on the lookout for the next best thing. It's all part of the fun of quilting and sewing for me.

07-15-2018, 08:43 AM

#43

Sheryllyn

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Join Date: Jul 2018

Location: Williamston Michigan

Posts: 45

Quote:

Originally Posted by copycat

I love gadgets. I sometimes get overwhelmed at quilt shows when viewing the venders' booths filled with all the latest and greatest. I get caught up in the moment as the gadget is being demoed..and want it right then. I have learned over the years to walk away and think about it first. Then if I really want it or can remember where I saw it, then I would enjoy having it.

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Same here! I’ve been quilting less than a year and have so many rulers and gadgets that I don’t use or maybe used once. I think I have to buy every little thing. I have since cut back on the spending because of course I want a die cutting machine, a fancy embroidery machine and a serger but they are quite expensive and I don’t t have the room so I guess I’ll just buy more fabric!

07-16-2018, 04:55 AM

#44

gigi712

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Join Date: Jan 2012

Location: Texas

Posts: 512

Goatgirl you might want to start a new thread with your question. Just a thought.

07-16-2018, 05:30 AM

#45

Geri B

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Join Date: Jun 2011

Location: Illinois

Posts: 9,018

I love gadgets and gizmos! Anything that might make whatever task easier, more accurate, whatever. Not only in quilting, but in other segments of my life......some work well others not!