What notions are a waste of money?
11-12-2010, 06:50 PM
#431
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[quote/]I also bought an ergonomic seam ripper that's no better than my other and does nothing but roll off the table because it's round!]quote/]
[quote/]If your seam ripper is a red and cream colored Fons & Porter--------I beg to differ. I can rip seams all day, and do sometimes when making my "pants" shopping bags. Yes, it rolls. Can't tell you how many times I've picked up the blasted thing. But I love it for the ease of use.[quote/]
[quote/]Something I did spend money on the other day was a thread nipper. Not sure what it's proper name is, but it's a great help with trimming thread while sewing. So much easier than even a small sissors.[quote/]
I have the same ergonomic seam ripper, but I don't quite know what makes it "ergonomic." However, I do like it's seam ripping ability. It works really well. The roundness I could do without. I'm always chasing it around too. Maybe someone should tell them.
I got a thread nipper for Christmas last year and I hated it. I guess I'm too accustomed to using my tiny Gingher scissors. I love them! 8-)
[quote/]If your seam ripper is a red and cream colored Fons & Porter--------I beg to differ. I can rip seams all day, and do sometimes when making my "pants" shopping bags. Yes, it rolls. Can't tell you how many times I've picked up the blasted thing. But I love it for the ease of use.[quote/]
[quote/]Something I did spend money on the other day was a thread nipper. Not sure what it's proper name is, but it's a great help with trimming thread while sewing. So much easier than even a small sissors.[quote/]
I have the same ergonomic seam ripper, but I don't quite know what makes it "ergonomic." However, I do like it's seam ripping ability. It works really well. The roundness I could do without. I'm always chasing it around too. Maybe someone should tell them.
I got a thread nipper for Christmas last year and I hated it. I guess I'm too accustomed to using my tiny Gingher scissors. I love them! 8-)
11-12-2010, 07:10 PM
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[quote/]I took my Sidewinder apart (couple of screws) and put in a piece of heavy iron I found in DH's shop. There is a lot of empty space inside it. It doesn't move anywhere or tip over. And it winds so much smoother. If something doesn't work like I want it to I try to find out why not and modify what it needs. [quote/]
Boy, I wish I'd heard this a long time ago. I got a Sidewinder when they first came out. I thought it would be so great to set up my grandkids to wind a whole bunch of bobbins for me every time they came to visit. Y'all know how kids love machine-type gadgets. It never, never worked right. Kept falling over and winding all crazy. I took it back and exchanged it, and the 2nd one was the same. I figured they were just no good. Now I'm thinking about trying again. Have you seen the newest one? It's supposed to be an improvement over the first one.
8-)
Boy, I wish I'd heard this a long time ago. I got a Sidewinder when they first came out. I thought it would be so great to set up my grandkids to wind a whole bunch of bobbins for me every time they came to visit. Y'all know how kids love machine-type gadgets. It never, never worked right. Kept falling over and winding all crazy. I took it back and exchanged it, and the 2nd one was the same. I figured they were just no good. Now I'm thinking about trying again. Have you seen the newest one? It's supposed to be an improvement over the first one.
8-)
11-12-2010, 07:10 PM
#433
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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.
11-12-2010, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by ginnyk
I have a bunch of different marking pencils and none of them work all that well if I really need to see the marks. I asked at a LQS and the man there really surprised me with his answer. He said that I would save a lot of money if I went to a craft store or Wally World and bought Crayola WASHABLE colored pens that children use in school. I have used them successfully for quite a while. Of course, TEST them FIRST on the fabric you are using. I have yet to see one that did not come out immediately with cold water. They are now my first choice.
11-12-2010, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by LucyInTheSky
The orangey things that you put on your ruler... It's a thin piece of orange something that sticks to your ruler. The idea is you put it where you want to cut - like on the 2.5" line, then you line your fabric up and it butts against the orange thing. It was kinda cool at first, but after 2 uses, it lost its sticky. Supposedly it works with static electricity... I dunno, but even the ones I haven't used don't work.
11-12-2010, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Boscobd
Originally Posted by CompulsiveQuilter
I have a long list of things I wish I had not purchased, but my latest was the "bobbin tower" - what a joke!
I also bought an ergonomic seam ripper that's no better than my other and does nothing but roll off the table because it's round!
Many magazine subscriptions were a waste for me, especially the ones without a spine so I can't even find them in my bookshelf!
I'm sure you guys have others - share before I make my Christmas list!
(P.S. the notion I love the most is my magnetic pin holder!)
I also bought an ergonomic seam ripper that's no better than my other and does nothing but roll off the table because it's round!
Many magazine subscriptions were a waste for me, especially the ones without a spine so I can't even find them in my bookshelf!
I'm sure you guys have others - share before I make my Christmas list!
(P.S. the notion I love the most is my magnetic pin holder!)
11-12-2010, 07:49 PM
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I can safely say I have through the whole thread(it has taken me since yesterday with the grand kids here), so I have a question to ask that no one asked. How well do the Martelli Mitre clips work as I have though of buying a set. I believe that I have been talked out of the pounce so I might try some type of powder in a knee high and see how that works.
11-12-2010, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Matilda
Originally Posted by JudeWill
The side-winder was my most expensive notion purchase (so far) that I don't like. Does not wind tight. I was going to return it, but too much time had passed.
One of my handiest tools is a telescoping rod with a magnet on the end. Great for picking up dropped needles, pins & small tools.
One of my handiest tools is a telescoping rod with a magnet on the end. Great for picking up dropped needles, pins & small tools.
The telescoping rod with magnet was one of my best tools too.
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