If you had ......
01-21-2012, 09:50 PM
#81
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Location: Reno, NV
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A small mangle (I've seen them at department stores) to press my blocks really flat. That would probably take the entire amount.
OH and Superior threads has a couple of thread classes I would love to take (learning about all the different thread types and the other is thread play)
You are so lucky with your sewing room. I would also love to see pictures.
Have fun spending the money.
OH and Superior threads has a couple of thread classes I would love to take (learning about all the different thread types and the other is thread play)
You are so lucky with your sewing room. I would also love to see pictures.
Have fun spending the money.
Last edited by sew1096; 01-21-2012 at 09:55 PM.
01-21-2012, 09:58 PM
#82
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Reno, NV
Posts: 288
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...
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...
01-21-2012, 10:09 PM
#83
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Reno, NV
Posts: 288
This is off topic but you mentioned comic book boards for fabric storage and I have heard of others using this but looking at them they look so flimsy. Do they really work? I thought you needed something like the plastic ones they sell.
01-21-2012, 10:14 PM
#84
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Reno, NV
Posts: 288
Get a Martelli Enteprises rotary cutter and mat. The mat rolls up and will not crack. The rotary cutter is be best I've ever used. Their non slip strip cut ruler is AWESOME. Check them out here.
01-21-2012, 11:36 PM
#85
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Nebraska..The Good Life
Posts: 2,102
How about putting it toward a really good camera and starting a second hobby? Or you could use it to document all of your future quilts. You could start to make historical quilts or some other specialized quilts and then write a book about all the things you've learned about the special quilts and use your quilts as the documentation.
Myself...I would like to buy a new foot for my quilting machine as I have found one that I think would help me see better while I work. That magnifier that someone else mentioned sounds pretty nice too. I guess I'm getting blind in my older age.
Myself...I would like to buy a new foot for my quilting machine as I have found one that I think would help me see better while I work. That magnifier that someone else mentioned sounds pretty nice too. I guess I'm getting blind in my older age.
01-22-2012, 06:13 AM
#87
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Posts: 88
have you thought about a quilt bus tour? or perhaps a quilt retreat? i have quilt guild friends who have done these two kinds of quilt trips and they say they are GREAT. they get ideas, and sometimes fabric and generally have a great time getting to know other quilters. and it is just about YOU.
Last edited by janjer; 01-22-2012 at 06:15 AM.
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