What was your biggest waste of money?
03-12-2015, 04:45 AM
#351
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Well, I loved the John Flynn frame. I used it all the time. It took practice and I almost gave up but once the AH HA moment kicked in it was smooth quilting from then on. I used it to quilt king size quilts in sections. I never had a problem getting the quilt on the frame that I remember.
03-17-2015, 11:50 AM
#352
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Location: Western Arizona
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Slider
I'm so glad you mention this Super Slider. It seemed great in theory but it didn't for me at all. Kept sliding around & bunching up in the quilt. It ended up under the needle & got ripped. I even tried taping it but that didn't work either. I sure use the gloves though.
03-17-2015, 03:51 PM
#353
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Pennsylvania
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i can thread mine fine, but the tension is killing me. I've not given up yet, but if you see a story on the news of a serger dropped off a bridge in Eastern PA, you will know it was me.
03-18-2015, 08:08 AM
#354
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Location: Arizona
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Well, I loved the John Flynn frame. I used it all the time. It took practice and I almost gave up but once the AH HA moment kicked in it was smooth quilting from then on. I used it to quilt king size quilts in sections. I never had a problem getting the quilt on the frame that I remember.
03-19-2015, 02:34 PM
#356
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lorli - I love my June Taylor Shape Cut Plus Ruler (big square ruler with slits)! I use it all the time! It is used to cut almost any size strips from your fabric. A lot of quilts use 2", 2 1/2" or larger fabric strips.
Here is a video on how to use this ruler:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pETsJf2nNQE
Here is a video on how to use this ruler:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pETsJf2nNQE
I also have this tool but I always forget about it. I'm constantly having to turn my fabric to true up the edge but wouldn't have to if I could just remember. Duuuh
i had no idea I could cut the other shapes with it til I watched the video.
Thanks, Pat
03-19-2015, 05:08 PM
#357
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: New England
Posts: 169
I have literally read every comment for 19 pages. I LOVE this thread. So many of the things people have talked about are things I have never heard of so it was nice to learn more about the options out there. Some of the things I had heard of and thought about purchasing but now might put off on. If someone more experienced hasn't used them then I probably won't either.
Can't wait to try out the all the different ruler. Although I think I will try and just buy the clear ones. I have been doing lots of research for the rotary cutters. I know I need one but don't want to spend the money on one that isn't worth it. any brand suggestions are welcome! I already have a matt but will probably buy another one as this one is dark grey and orange and hard to see.
<3Mandi<3
Can't wait to try out the all the different ruler. Although I think I will try and just buy the clear ones. I have been doing lots of research for the rotary cutters. I know I need one but don't want to spend the money on one that isn't worth it. any brand suggestions are welcome! I already have a matt but will probably buy another one as this one is dark grey and orange and hard to see.
<3Mandi<3
As for mats: I like Olfa and Omnigrid. I use my rotating Olfa mats regularly.
Didnt care for Fiskars and Gingher mats.
Rulers: Creative Grids, and Olfa frosted rulers are my preferred choices.
Good luck in your quest!
03-19-2015, 06:02 PM
#358
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Illinois/Wisconsin
Posts: 878
I have literally read every comment for 19 pages. I LOVE this thread. So many of the things people have talked about are things I have never heard of so it was nice to learn more about the options out there. Some of the things I had heard of and thought about purchasing but now might put off on. If someone more experienced hasn't used them then I probably won't either.
Can't wait to try out the all the different ruler. Although I think I will try and just buy the clear ones. I have been doing lots of research for the rotary cutters. I know I need one but don't want to spend the money on one that isn't worth it. any brand suggestions are welcome! I already have a matt but will probably buy another one as this one is dark grey and orange and hard to see.
<3Mandi<3
Can't wait to try out the all the different ruler. Although I think I will try and just buy the clear ones. I have been doing lots of research for the rotary cutters. I know I need one but don't want to spend the money on one that isn't worth it. any brand suggestions are welcome! I already have a matt but will probably buy another one as this one is dark grey and orange and hard to see.
<3Mandi<3
03-19-2015, 06:20 PM
#359
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 2,122
lorli - I love my June Taylor Shape Cut Plus Ruler (big square ruler with slits)! I use it all the time! It is used to cut almost any size strips from your fabric. A lot of quilts use 2", 2 1/2" or larger fabric strips.
Here is a video on how to use this ruler:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pETsJf2nNQE
Here is a video on how to use this ruler:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pETsJf2nNQE
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