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    Old 03-30-2014, 05:15 AM
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    I bought mine when it was on sale, had a coupon, and worked at JoAnn's so got the discount! Should have saved my money. No matter how many times I sit down and try to figure it out, I can't.
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    Old 03-30-2014, 10:59 AM
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    I have the app on my phone and use it if I'm out and about also have EQ7 that I use when I have my computer with me.
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    Old 03-31-2014, 03:11 AM
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    I have had mine for 4-5 years. Have no problem with it whatsoever. Just put in what you have to know and it works. Has for me! I have a lot of trouble "headwise" figuring out amounts of fab I need and this does the trick for me. You just have to have patience and work at it. It'll come to you in one felled swoop! Edie
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    Old 03-31-2014, 03:49 AM
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    I have always done the calculations myself it takes a few steps but I am usually accurate. I recently downloaded the Robert Kaufman app I double checked my calculations on my last couple of projects the numbers are incredibly close.


    I use the app more when I'm out and don't have my calculations with me or when I get an idea and want to know how many cuts I can get out of a piece of fabric.
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    Old 03-31-2014, 05:21 AM
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    I have one and don't use it much. I do use it to calculate backing fadrics, and how many binding strips to cut. I should use it more, but just don't.

    I figure, I already have it and use it for a few things, why not just keep it. It doesn't take up much space.
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    Old 03-31-2014, 05:21 AM
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    I bought one and it is not user friendly, never figured it out. If you want one pm me and I will let you have mine.
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    Old 03-31-2014, 06:26 AM
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    I don't see why I would ever want to calculate fabric anyway. If I have a pattern I buy more of each fabric then listed. If I don't have a pattern I make sure I have 3 or more yards per fabric to start with. I use what I need and the rest is for the scrap bin or stash.
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    Old 03-31-2014, 06:43 AM
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    The free app is available on Android too because I use it too!
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    Old 03-31-2014, 06:49 AM
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    I got one because I'm a sucker for a new quilt toy, but to be honest I have only used it as a calculator, not to figure out yardage etc. But, since it has quilt designs on it, I haven't lost it to the men in the family, do that's a good thing!
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    Old 03-31-2014, 07:08 AM
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    I got one as a gift from a friend. Wonderful of her to give it to me, but it's SO COMPLICATED and there are so many buttons on it I've never used it. It makes me feel like I'm taking a test in a math class {shiver}
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