What notions are a waste of money?
11-11-2010, 12:05 PM
#241
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Santa Clarita, CA
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I use the chalk marker that is red and yellow and comes with several different colors of chalk ( like lead refills for a pencil). I really like this marker. I also have the Quilt Cut 2 and have watched many demos and tried it myself in the store before purchasing. I haven't used it yet at home because the strip quilt I made was a kit and the strips were pre-cut. I also have the DVD to help. I think it will be great. I also bot the Martelli binding tool and when I was going to use it , it just seemed to be more complicated than I had time for. Still in package for about 4 years at least. I do love the Martelli rotary cutter. It cuts really well and is easier on my wrist and will go thru more layers of fabric.
11-11-2010, 12:08 PM
#242
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 108
Oh! For goodness sake take that rotary cutter out of the packaging and use it. They are great and I would not be able to quilt today if I had to use scissosrs because of the arthritis in my wrists and hands. Don't waste another moment, open the cutter and use the mat. You will love it but be careful with your holding hand. The blades are indeed very sharp. I bought a glove to wear on my holding hand but so far haven't hit my gloved hand yet...........
Let us know what you think of the rotary cutter once you break it out.
Let us know what you think of the rotary cutter once you break it out.
11-11-2010, 12:10 PM
#243
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Missouri
Posts: 155
Originally Posted by JoantheQuilter
Originally Posted by eightylady
I bought a bag of chalk refil...loose chalk...and can't find a way to use it. Any ideas? Thanks
11-11-2010, 12:13 PM
#244
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Upstate NY, north of Syracuse Area
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Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
The only thing that really jumps out in my mind is the rotary blade sharpener. I finally threw it out. I can't remember the name but it was blue and not very expensive.
11-11-2010, 12:14 PM
#245
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 104
Originally Posted by shrabar
I bought a binding tool & now I wouldn't do with out it . I also was doing fine but this made it so much easier & faster & neater now I am getting a hem foot. it makes your hem neat, & fast
11-11-2010, 12:16 PM
#246
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Manchester, NH
Posts: 701
Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
The only thing that really jumps out in my mind is the rotary blade sharpener. I finally threw it out. I can't remember the name but it was blue and not very expensive.
11-11-2010, 12:17 PM
#247
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Southwest Kansas
Posts: 4,820
Originally Posted by sewgray
Originally Posted by DebraK
Originally Posted by sewmuch
A purple thang is used to push out corners, square on one
end and pointed on the other....I use it on occasion, but I have found that chopsticks work just as well...
end and pointed on the other....I use it on occasion, but I have found that chopsticks work just as well...
lol, I use chopsticks too ;-)
A Purple Thang is not just a one use tool. They're handy for all sorts of things.
11-11-2010, 12:20 PM
#248
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Central MN
Posts: 257
Wow! thanks for this link, bellaboo~ I have a Pounce too, that as I was reading agreed with those who do not like it but I just watched the youtube link and will give it another try. I also remembering that it came off very easy which was a disadvantage. I do like "Day Style Designs" and all her free motion quilting how to videos.
Originally Posted by BellaBoo
I had a lot of trouble with the Pounce until I learned to use it the right way, now it works just fine. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZvWVNJHHqs
11-11-2010, 12:22 PM
#249
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Manchester, NH
Posts: 701
Originally Posted by kathidahl
I bought an Alto's QuiltCut for my Mom and it has now come back to me. Do any of you use this? Was it a waste of money?
11-11-2010, 12:23 PM
#250
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Manchester, NH
Posts: 701
Originally Posted by sewmuch
A purple thang is used to push out corners, square on one
end and pointed on the other....I use it on occasion, but I have found that chopsticks work just as well...
end and pointed on the other....I use it on occasion, but I have found that chopsticks work just as well...
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