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Old 07-09-2011, 02:41 AM
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Same thing I learned when putting up crown molding and decorative trim around my house - measure, measure, and measure again before you cut.
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Old 07-09-2011, 02:45 AM
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One lesson I have learnt is be happy to be different and don't be afraid of doing your own thing and mix all the colours you love! Therese
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Old 07-09-2011, 03:05 AM
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My Viking is at the top of my list too, but just under the wonderful rotary cutter and cutting mat.
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Old 07-09-2011, 03:15 AM
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Rotary cutter and big mat, gets my vote...and I love alot of the books out there.
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Old 07-09-2011, 03:25 AM
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Originally Posted by patchsamkim
I started quilting back in the 1970's...before rotary cutters were invented...and I remember when I got one and was so afraid of it that it sat in a drawer for over a year before I got the nerve to use it..but it really has revolutionized quilting...the other best thing would be the June Tailor Shapecut...cutting out a quilt is so much faster using this!
Got to agree with you there. I find this my most useful gadget
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Old 07-09-2011, 03:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Johanna Fritz
Originally Posted by PrettyCurious
The rotory cutting tool. Best thing since slice bread. and Yes, I do bake and slice my own bread.
In addition to Rotary cutter - the Harbor Freight Blades....love...love...love them!
I agree 100% on the blades. Much sharper than others.
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Old 07-09-2011, 03:29 AM
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love my 1/4 walking foot
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Old 07-09-2011, 03:35 AM
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hmm...rotary cutter, mat, 505 spray, Accuquilt Studio, dies, sewing machine, rulers...oh how I love the all...and best of all finding this quilting board!
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Old 07-09-2011, 03:52 AM
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The best gadget ever..the computer. The computer allows me to create (EQ), to read about new gadgets, to communicate with other quilters...I just don't know what I'd do without it.
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Old 07-09-2011, 04:02 AM
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Finding out I had a 1/4" foot for my sewing machine. It has made a great difference in consistent seams.
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