Worst quilting item purchased
#22
I don't have any bad gadgets or specialty rulers, but just wanted to add that I have given up on getting my good metal scissors professionally sharpened-- such as Ginghers and Mondials. They are never like new after sharpening, just have new annoyances to deal with, so now I just buy a new pair when I need them. I'm worth it!
#23
My worst purchases were two Omni-Grid/Omni-Grip rulers, one of each type. Absolutely hated them. I sent one to the west coast for postage and am tempted to 'frisbee' the other one into the woods just to be rid of it but I'd be afraid of hurting a bear. I haven't used it for years and years.
#25
Years ago I bought a June Tailer Shape Cut for cutting strips. I must press weird on the rotary cutter because I never could get a good straight cut with it. Now it just hangs on a peg unused. Can't remember how much I paid for it but whatever the cost, it was a waste for me.
#26
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Location: Nebraska
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My worst purchases were two Omni-Grid/Omni-Grip rulers, one of each type. Absolutely hated them. I sent one to the west coast for postage and am tempted to 'frisbee' the other one into the woods just to be rid of it but I'd be afraid of hurting a bear. I haven't used it for years and years.
#28
I love gadgets, but for the ones that are a waste of money. I have to go with the several different binding tools I bought and ended up using my little Creative Grid ruler. I also agree with those saying "rotary blade sharpeners." I bought just one and it didn't work. I have read reviews on the others and keep hearing the same thing.
I also bought a couple of Creative Grid rulers for cutting shapes out of 2 1/2" strips and ending up selling them because I don't use them. I also bought the Bias Strip ruler(?) from Quilt in A Day, but have never used it. I am going to sell it as well.
In response, to suern3, I love my Creative Grid rulers, but I am getting more discerning on which ones I buy.
I also bought a couple of Creative Grid rulers for cutting shapes out of 2 1/2" strips and ending up selling them because I don't use them. I also bought the Bias Strip ruler(?) from Quilt in A Day, but have never used it. I am going to sell it as well.
In response, to suern3, I love my Creative Grid rulers, but I am getting more discerning on which ones I buy.
#29
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Portland OR
Posts: 91
I'm not that big on gadgets, but after spending a week visiting and sewing with a friend in CO who is a gadget collector, I bought a few things. Most will never be used-- an LED light that clips onto your glasses to better illuminate your stitching (never aimed correctly plus was difficult as I only sometimes use cheaters and not always), a blade sharpener (what everyone else has said--total waste of money; thankfully I got a cheap one), a pounce pad for marking quilting designs (why did I think loose powder was a good idea?). I am sure there were a few other things that I have forgotten (since they have never been used)
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