Quilt show, what should I get?
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Quilt show, what should I get?
So, I've been saving my pennies and I still have some time. There's a big quilt show that comes here in May every year (HMQS) and last year I was trying out all the machines because I didn't have a LA machine yet. Now that I DO have one I'll be looking at all the other stuff.
So, I'm wondering, what things should I be sure to look at? And are there things you love that you use in quilting that I may be able to get/try at a quilt show that I may not be able to see/use otherwise?
I'm thinking I may want a set of red snappers. I would love to not poke myself with pins every time I put a quilt on! And I'll certainly look at thread and get some of that (can't quilt w/o thread!).
So, what else should I be sure to check out?
So, I'm wondering, what things should I be sure to look at? And are there things you love that you use in quilting that I may be able to get/try at a quilt show that I may not be able to see/use otherwise?
I'm thinking I may want a set of red snappers. I would love to not poke myself with pins every time I put a quilt on! And I'll certainly look at thread and get some of that (can't quilt w/o thread!).
So, what else should I be sure to check out?
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Mooshie, I want a set of Red Snappers too. I've never seen them at quilt shows, but like you I didn't have a long arm yet so maybe I just overlooked them. I'm going to the Lancaster show in a few weeks and can't wait to see what goodies I can find!
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Look at all the things briefly then go back and make your selection. My most favored item was the Martelli rotary mat. Can't seem to get it but at a show.
If you don't have it look at the Alto's QuiltCut2. I'd take that over a accuquilt anyday.
I rarely buy fabric unless I feel I 'have' to have it.
Usually there is a better selection of LA rulers at a quilt show, as well as red snappers.
If you don't have it look at the Alto's QuiltCut2. I'd take that over a accuquilt anyday.
I rarely buy fabric unless I feel I 'have' to have it.
Usually there is a better selection of LA rulers at a quilt show, as well as red snappers.
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