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    Old 03-31-2014, 07:30 AM
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    I have the iPhone app, too, but my good friend here on the board will figure out how much yardage I need on her same app. I am calculator illiterate. I can't do math so the calculator isn't helpful. I one time was able to find out how many strips of fabric I needed for binding, all by myself. But my friend is so good to me that she always figures out what I need. Everyone needs a friend like mine. She's perfect!!
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    Old 03-31-2014, 07:33 AM
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    For those who have this calculator and don't/didn't get a tutorial
    DVD video you can go to the company website to watch the 4
    videos posted there.


    Fabricalc tutorial video
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    Old 03-31-2014, 08:19 AM
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    I bought one and could not figure out how to make it work for my needs so promptly returned it. I bought EQ7 and I can do my quilt layout and get all my yardage needs calculated for me.
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    Old 03-31-2014, 08:53 AM
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    It is a wonderful little tool. I worked in fabric stores for many years and know how to figure all the different yardages, but the caucalulator is so fast and never makes an error. Just give it the correct information! It is not difficult, just watch the videos mentioned on a previous reply. You will love it.
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    Old 03-31-2014, 09:09 AM
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    Originally Posted by Jim's Gem
    I only ever use mine as a basic calculator. Never took the time to figure out all the other stuff it can do
    Goes for me also.
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    Old 03-31-2014, 11:02 AM
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    Probably in the minority, but I never figure out what I need ahead of time. I just get a lot, so it's no wonder I end up with 10 yards of fabric to make a lap size quilt (and that doesn't include the backing because I like Fat Backs). What can I say. I fall in love with certain fabrics/certain colors and never want to be without.

    Yesterday I was in a LQS and someone came in and got 6 inches of fabric. She said she screwed something up in her cutting. I've never bought only 6 inches of anything!
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    Old 03-31-2014, 01:27 PM
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    Originally Posted by Quilty-Louise
    Do any of you use the Quilter's Fabricalc? I purchased one
    YEARS ago when Joann's had a 50% off sale PLUS they allowed
    for a coupon to be used (during the holidays).

    So I am wanting to know is how often do you use this calculator
    to figure out yardage and such?


    Reason I am asking is because I am at a crossroads on if I want
    to keep it and try to use it or do I want to get rid of it.
    Use it all the time. In fact used it last night to figure yardage for a friend!!
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    Old 03-31-2014, 02:26 PM
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    I had one, but sold it after trying it once. i agree the Robert Kaufman app is easier.
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    Old 03-31-2014, 02:57 PM
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    I purchased this a couple of years ago and love it. Very handy to bring with you when shopping. Watch the video. I always practice once before going to the store to refresh my memory.
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    Old 03-31-2014, 03:17 PM
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    Looks like I'm a member of the club of those who have one and never used it. but I am going to try to video on it and see if I can learn to use it.

    Thanks, Quilty-Louise, for the link! (post #32)

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