Originally Posted by Fizzle
(Post 8437221)
I also like my Martelli rotating set up. Cut mat and iron pad. And yesterday I saw they came out with a 10” set up. Much better size to sit next to machine for easy iron or square!
I do have some specialty rulers that may never get used! I purchase a lot of little snip scissors and cast them aside fast. Cant seem to find a pair that fits me and cuts! |
Originally Posted by rryder
(Post 8437023)
The Flynn Frame for quilting your quilts on a domestic machine. I used it once, but found it much easier to just "puddle" my quilts when quilting on my domestic.
Rob I really tried on it, but, even with my Bernina stitch regulator, I could barely do a straight line, let alone anything interesting. I assume they work great for some people, but unfortunately not for me. |
Originally Posted by SusieQOH
(Post 8438959)
I think that's why mine didn't work. Thank you!
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Marking pencils. I prefer to "wing it" rather than taking the extra time to mark.
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1.Tool for sewing deep curves like drunkard's path. What a waste.
2. Binder tool. I just mark the two ends. Saw process on line. 3. 6x24 ruler. I just make sure fabric is folded twice with no bumps. Too hard to stretch across the cutting table. 4 Tape measure that doesn't retract. I have to roll it up and put it back in it's container. 5. Pins that are the wrong metal and don't work with my magnetic pin grabber. 6. Rulers that are not the half inch. 6 rather than 6 1/2 |
Originally Posted by Julienm1
(Post 8440636)
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6. Rulers that are not the half inch. 6 rather than 6 1/2 |
Things i used once and never used again
Sizzix big shot rotary blade sharpener 2 other binding rulers(my preferred one i use always is the shortcut binding tool) bias bars seam roller tru stitch regulator for sewing machine 2 ruler feet i never use( use my adjustable one works way better and cost 1/3 of the price of the clarity and weatalee one) Mini vacuum attachments to clean machine Fmq disc's and gel finger things(much prefer gloves) |
Ones I use the most
stripology ruler Slidelock both sizes Olfa splash rotary cutter, I also like gingher Karen kay buckley scissors all sizes Rowenta travel iron Wafer2 lightbox Fuse mat wool pressing mat Add a quarter ruler 6x12 and 6 x24 creative grids rulers Binding shortcut tool Tailor Seville pins Bionic gear bag Ideal seam guage paired with clover stick guages or magnetic seam guage jthoopitup for embroidery sew slip II All my muvit foot attachments( best foot ever invented) Artbin super satchels, I love these things OmniGrid travel mat |
Thank you all for the reminders of things I've thrown out over the years. It's a comfort to know I'm not alone. Although I miss quilt shows, there are too many temptations there for things I don't use. Among the worst and most expensive: longarm plastic templates/rulers. The people who demonstrate them have been practicing for years and are just too good. The thing I resented most was an expensive thimble, thick and heavy and what a waste.
What I do like and appreciate is YouTube. |
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