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01-21-2012, 06:29 AM

#51

mlt150

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Join Date: Aug 2011

Location: Catlin, Il

Posts: 218

I would buy a quality iron. My friend has a reliable that she likes, and she also has a quilter's ironing board.

01-21-2012, 06:31 AM

#52

DMotyl

Senior Member

Join Date: Apr 2011

Location: Connecticut

Posts: 481

I guess it sounds like you have everything you need or want so I'd suggest signing up for a quilting weekend get-away either with a friend or not...You will make new friends, have dedicated time to your hobby, and maybe even learn something new that you had not thought of before....

01-21-2012, 06:49 AM

#53

tutt

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Join Date: Oct 2010

Location: Arkansas

Posts: 1,040

Wait! You don't have to spend it now. I like to keep a little money of my own tucked away to use when I find something I really, really want, or for a hotel room for a couple a nights if my girlfriend and I want to meet up somewhere for a day or two, then I don't have to wonder if I can afford it......I have my stash! Makes me happy

01-21-2012, 06:51 AM

#54

lillybeck

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Join Date: Apr 2010

Location: Fort White, Fl

Posts: 2,689

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mad Mimm

LOL I agree!!

So we are good for fabric and thread, and can I assume a "pimped out" sewing room contains any and all gadgets you could need/want? If that is the case, then perhaps sending an item out for longarming is a good choice, or maybe adding to your book or magazine library? Is it safe to assume there are no classes you would like to take or new techniques you would like to learn? I have to confess, I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around this one... I have such a tiny fabric stash and so few gadgets and tools that I would have that money spent in a heartbeat! Good luck and let us know what you end up doing!

I am with madmimm on this one. I would have no trouble spending a lot more than that.

01-21-2012, 07:16 AM

#55

kathyquilter34

Junior Member

Join Date: Nov 2010

Location: Indiana

Posts: 112

Buy a couple of rolls of Warm and White..when it is on sale for 1/2 price...that should spend most of your money..and with charity quilts you could use a lot..then there is always Minkie fabric..great for baby quilts..or any quilts ..love the feel..

01-21-2012, 07:40 AM

#56

sandy l

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Join Date: Mar 2011

Location: Northern Indiana

Posts: 2,680

I'd take a trip to Hancock Fabrics in Paducah

01-21-2012, 07:48 AM

#57

Snooks

Senior Member

Join Date: Nov 2011

Location: Any place I can sew

Posts: 434

What about a quilt TRIP! or a quilting GETAWAY! I know in WA state a quilter that has a B&B over looking the sound. The enclosed SUN room (all windows over looking the water), was turned into a BIG sewing and QUILTING room! Just a thought for something in your area. Good Luck!

01-21-2012, 08:09 AM

#58

LyndaK

Junior Member

Join Date: Sep 2010

Location: Ontario Canada

Posts: 147

How about donating a magazine subscription to your local library?

01-21-2012, 08:47 AM

#59

IdahoSandy

Senior Member

Join Date: Mar 2011

Posts: 781

I would spend it on quilting notions, books or any tools/rulers to make my quilting expense easier.

01-21-2012, 08:48 AM

#60

sewnsewer2

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Join Date: May 2008

Location: FL

Posts: 16,574

Quote:

Originally Posted by luvTooQuilt

An AccuQuilt GO
Alto2 Cutting system-
Best Serger I can buy- one that threads itself
New Iron that doesnt shut off after 30 seconds but glides like butter
Shirt press- to press the blocks all at once
Every single color of Essential cotton thread from Connecting threads
Fq's of the month club from 5 different 'clubs'
Every template, & ruler notions from Joannes
A one-time thorough house cleaning crew for a day
weekend spa treatment- mani, pedi, facial, waxing and massage
NEW storage system to organize- cabinets, bookcases, shelving units
Full line of 1930's fabrics from Keepsake Quilting
Full Line of Civil War Fabrics from Keepsake quilting
Tons of Super Sachel/ art bins to keep my projects/UFO's organized
Bobbin keeper stuff- the pink u shaped ring to keep the thread from unraveling and the snap topper to keep bobbin and spool together
More Bobbins for all of my machines
lifetime supply of assorted needles- quilting, jean, universal, etc
Roll of batting or two depending on price..
lifetime supply of assorted interfacing, steam A seam, heat n bond, fusibles
Prairie Point Rulers.. all 3 sizes
New over head light fixtures to spot light where I need it - I LOVE mine.. Made a HUGE difference
A handful of assorted seam rippers of a few of your favorites..
A couple of Gingher scissors and nippers in different sizes..

OK- I think I spent that $250 already...