Quilting Notions You Don't Like or Use
11-26-2020, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Watson
The Spider Ruler from Creative Grids that is supposed to make the Crazy Christmas Tree pattern and others. I have never been able to figure that thing out. I rarely buy specialty rulers and this just showed me why once again.
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11-26-2020, 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by GingerK
The June Tailor shape cut ruler? mat? The plastic thingy with slots for your rotary cutter. My friend thinks it is the best thing since sliced bread. I'm glad I bought mine on sale because I have used it twice. The first time I miss cut so many strips that I had to change the pattern. The second time I guess I got too much speed going because I almost slit thru the plastic edge. I usually use a ruler and a piece of masking tape (and a role of masking tape costs a whole pile less than that June Tailor thingy)
11-26-2020, 12:07 PM
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I bought this tool, it was a glider to glide your quilt through your DSM when quilting. A big waste it was. I could never get it to move along as advertised. Another thing I bought was a Flynn Frame another useless item and a costly one at that.
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11-26-2020, 01:37 PM
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I loved the John Flynn frame and used it to quilt many large crib quilts. I kept trying and one day it was oh this is how it's done and it was smooth as silk afterwards. I think most get frustrated after a couple times tying to use it and give up. I wouldn't use it for a big quilt but for smaller donation quilts it's great.
11-26-2020, 04:10 PM
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I've had to look up almost all the devices mentioned. (I'm new to quilting) some of the rulers look like they could be handy to have around. I hesitate to purchase any specialty ruler, concerned i might not use it and it would all be a waste of money. I think as i gain more experience i might be more interested in some of the specialty rulers but for now, I should probably stick to learning how to cut things using a standard ruler first. Do y'all think that is prudent? What was it that drew you to purchase some of these rulers? Just curious.
That said, several years ago, at a sewing and quilting expo, I purchased a Creative Grids slotted ruler. I really like it. So far. 0
all I've used it for us strips but it does do that very well. Haha
That said, several years ago, at a sewing and quilting expo, I purchased a Creative Grids slotted ruler. I really like it. So far. 0
all I've used it for us strips but it does do that very well. Haha
11-26-2020, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by SusieQOH
Right off the top of my head I can't come up with anything but what bugs me is forgetting what I have. Then again I'm also not the most organized person in the world.
11-26-2020, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by beckyboo1
I used mine when I first started making quilts but after awhile I felt like I somehow was less accurate using it and put it away.
11-26-2020, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by illinois
I had almost forgotten the craze over the twister until just recently when I wanted something quick for a Christmas wall hanging for my granddaughter's new, very tiny apartment. I used the twister for a Christmas wreath. It's been awhile!! But here's the reminder to NOT mix up those pieces. The secret behind twister it to keep them in order. Twister makes a great wreath!
It looked like it could be handy. I saw a wreath using it and it was very cute. Do you have a pic of yours?
