Most frustrating quilting notion!
05-13-2013, 07:45 AM
#111
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Originally Posted by maminstl
My first mistake was the lighted, magnified ripper - sounded like a great idea - very awkward to actually use. A tiny little ripper, a bright light and some reading glasses are much better.
05-13-2013, 10:44 AM
#112
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Alaska
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I bought the Gingher seam ripper and have a love/hate relationship with it. It is plenty sharp enough but I can't get used to the design -- the curved "point" doesn't slip easily under the stitches at all. It is SO sharp that I have cut into my fabric more than once, not to mention taking some really nasty chunks out of my fingers when it slipped. I don't use it much anymore. I love my little red F&P seam ripper holder base for holding the ripper upright when I separate my string pieced blocks--it's like having an extra hand!
I really hate my binding tool. I never use it. It makes a very simple task seem awfully complicated, in my opinion. I learned how to bind without any tools whatsoever so I guess I'm lucky.
I really hate my binding tool. I never use it. It makes a very simple task seem awfully complicated, in my opinion. I learned how to bind without any tools whatsoever so I guess I'm lucky.
05-13-2013, 01:23 PM
#113
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Puget Sound WA area
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Like most everyone else, the most frustrating quilting notion/gadget for me was the SEAM RIPPER ... first week I had my machine I broke the one that came with my sewing machine. So I "borrowed" the one that came with my daughter's machine. Worked okay, but was so small that I've misplaced it/lost it (it didn't grow legs and walk off so just where could it be? Still haven't found it). So now whenever I'm out and about and I see one on sale, I buy it and try it - so far, my favorite is the Seam Fix - it's got a good "grip", works great, and the best part is that rubbery top that picks up all those little threads.
My 2nd most frustrating tool were my old rulers - I had one that had neon green lines that literally gave me a headache; another ruler that was frosted and hard to see through, and one with thick lines that gave me inaccurate results. Mind you, all three were different brands, as well (which I learned is a no-no!). So I got rid of them and with the advice of this board forum, I invested in the CREATIVE GRIDS rulers and the June Tailor Shape Cut Plus slotted ruler (and new rotary cutters, too). LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my new rulers & cutters - it makes cutting so much fun! My 9-year-old daughter's enjoying it so much, too, that she often asks "need anything cut today mom?"
My 2nd most frustrating tool were my old rulers - I had one that had neon green lines that literally gave me a headache; another ruler that was frosted and hard to see through, and one with thick lines that gave me inaccurate results. Mind you, all three were different brands, as well (which I learned is a no-no!). So I got rid of them and with the advice of this board forum, I invested in the CREATIVE GRIDS rulers and the June Tailor Shape Cut Plus slotted ruler (and new rotary cutters, too). LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my new rulers & cutters - it makes cutting so much fun! My 9-year-old daughter's enjoying it so much, too, that she often asks "need anything cut today mom?"
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