What notions are a waste of money?
11-11-2010, 12:24 PM
#251
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Originally Posted by grandmaquilts
I bought a seam ripper at a quilt show that has a wooden handle . the handle is flat on one side and keeps it from rolling and is ergonomically correct. I love this ripper ( but I hate having to rip out anything)
In fact, our little sewing & knitting group call ourselvers the RB Rippers!
11-11-2010, 12:26 PM
#252
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Wow! there are lots of replies--too many to read through but I like a lot of the "Clover" brand stuff--esp. their little needle threader (for hand sewing or quilting; not sewing machines) and the June Tailor ruler with all the cuts or strips in it. That really saves time cutting strips, squares, angles, etc and VERY accurate.
11-11-2010, 12:30 PM
#253
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Originally Posted by AnnieF
The "grab it" magnetic pin holders work well, but I've broken 2 by knocking them off my quilting table...so I went to an auto repair shop and bought a magnetic bowl....it's metal....and doesn't break when I have an uncoordinated moment. I love and use the June Taylor strip ruler every time I make a quilt....I use it for strip cutting blocks and binding....it's 12 inches square and has got a slit every 1/4 inch.
11-11-2010, 12:34 PM
#254
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The lint roller I have at my work area is a life saver. I roll the ironing board, I roll the cutting boards, I roll the sewing cabinet and I even roll myself! Threads, bits of fabric, bits of paper (foundation quilting) - good by!
11-11-2010, 12:42 PM
#255
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I'll tell you the most useless notion/gadget I have, a pair of battery operated, laser guided scissors. I didn't buy them at least. You're supposed to turn the laser on and then follow the beam for a perfectly straight cut. Not.
11-11-2010, 12:46 PM
#257
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Originally Posted by grann of 6
Originally Posted by Janetlmt
I was just thinking..another tool that doesn't work for me is the trash can..I was sitting here..looking around. The floor is covered with snippets of fabric and thread. LOL.
11-11-2010, 01:14 PM
#259
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This is so funny. I have that blue donut bobbin holder thing and do I use it? No, I don't even know where it is... I prewind bobbins and keep mine in small medicine bottles right next to the machine and they are just handy to me.
11-11-2010, 01:17 PM
#260
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Originally Posted by Sadiemae
This is so funny. I have that blue donut bobbin holder thing and do I use it? No, I don't even know where it is... I prewind bobbins and keep mine in small medicine bottles right next to the machine and they are just handy to me.
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