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My biggest wAste has not been mentioned I think. It is the calculator that works out fabric lengths to buy for a pattern . By the time I've fiddled I have done it in my head. It takes a brain surgeon to understand it.

I don't understand why people don't like the June Tailor Shape Cut. I love mine. Especially for cutting binding strips.
I have not used my pounce powder yet but I saw it in a video used with a sponge paint brush. You don't pounce it or bounce it, just slide the paint brush over your stencil. Seems like it should be fine even if you do have asthma.

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Originally Posted by Pam H (Post 5737388)

I don't understand why people don't like the June Tailor Shape Cut. I love mine. Especially for cutting binding strips.

My rotary cutter blade hits the side of the ruler or it hits it at the very end of the cut. I'm not saying there isn't a lot of operator error involved, however I can't stand the thing.

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Originally Posted by AngelinaMaria (Post 5570813)

I'm hoping no one posts about the Electric Quilt program. I just purchased the EQ7 yesterday and can't wait to get it. I have heard a lot of caution about how it is hard to navigate and use all it's tools so I am concerned because I do not have any experience using these type of programs on the computer.

However, if I can get comfortable with it, I think it will be a huge benefit for me. I have 2 huge book cases full of fabric and don't know how to use this fabric so I'm hoping it will help me find or create quilts that will work for the type and quantity of fabric I have.

I hope that you enjoy it. I have decided that I am not a designer. I never use my EQ tho it is fun to watch the tutes.

I kind of regret buying a serger last year. I rarely use it. Perhaps I should have bought a cheaper one at Joann's vs the one i bought from a dealer. Less $$$ sitting on my table. Oh well. I paid $900 for mine.

Sandy

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Originally Posted by Pam H (Post 5737388)

I would think a paint brush and some baby powder would work just as well! I just use a pencil on waxed paper to draw my designs, pin the paper to my fabric (block and/or border) and free motion sew. Works great.

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Originally Posted by purplemem (Post 5736668)

I have now purchased 2 Brother sewing machines with 80 or more built in stitches. I love the automatic needle threader and the push button on/off so I don't have to use the pedal to sew. My compliant is that the first one had the motor freeze up after 2 years. I took it back to Costco and they replaced it (thankfully!) and now 2 years later my Brother is beginning to make a grinding sound. I just don't think they are made for heavy duty sewing. I can't find anyone that works on them.

I'm replacing it with the $500 Viking that has the same features but fewer stitches. I use very few decorative stitches and I trust the Viking quality.

I love the Accuquilt Go! but I have arthritis and it really helps with cutting.

I don't like Pounce, The Simplicity strip cutter/ or the June Tailor strip template.

My Grace frame for hand quilting was a huge waste of money.

I like my Bernina just for that reason. It is a workhorse and is made of all metal gears and is very heavy. I never have a problem with hemming jeans, etc. If you could ever afford one, it would be well worth your money. I have two...a 1260 and an Artista 165 w/embroidery attachment. Love them both!

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Originally Posted by teddysmom (Post 5569926)

My husband insisted on buying the AccuGo. Used it to make one quilt and probably won't use it again unless it's for cutting strips. I really like it for that one thing.

I'm sorry to hear you don't like it, because it is the single greatest tool in my sewing room! I can cut an entire quilt out in 30 minutes with the Accuquilt! Perhaps you haven't used it enough to get cofortable with it. It IS a bit stiff when you first use it, but it loosens up after a few cuts.

I agree that it's great for cutting strips, but my favorite use if HSTs. I put the 2 fabrics I'm using RST - then I just pick them up and sew. No matching, and they're perfect!

Buying specialize rulers .. Still use my favorites ...

Where do I begin? Oh - the Accu quilt Go, takes too much time to lay out the fabric to reduce waste, maybe if I ever do an applique quilt it would save time. Then there are the bobbin washers, I end up dropping the bobbins when I put them on or take them off. Quilt clips to roll up the quilt to keep it off the floor when hand quilting. By the way, I love my Pounce.

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Originally Posted by annthreecats (Post 5569893)

I have an Accuquilt Go Baby that I have tried to use twice and I just don't like it. I definitely would not buy this too again.

Twice is not enough! Really! It's a bit stiff at first. You need to use it for about 30 minutes before the stiffness goes away. Please read my previous note.