**** SPOILER ALERT **** Unboxing the April 2024 Sew Sampler

[@margm4]

Hi Chaunda. Always look forward to your box openings. I wouldn’t like that box, truthfully, as though it’s cheap, comparatively, but not cheap to Australia. The clutch project to me is the best thing. Don’t need books and stickers… to each their own! 🇦🇺❤️

[@UndertheNeedle282]

I LOVE that little journal. I can't wait to start writing in it, lol.

[@BettyCorke]

I agree I don't put stickers on anything either. I liked this box. Interesting how they have things that go togther.

[@UndertheNeedle282]

They really do a good job. During the pandemic some of the boxes were like struggle boxes but since then it's been great.

[@denisebell2236]

I’m the same. I have problems sewing straight and cutting straight. I’m glad I’m not alone. Finished is better than perfect.

[@UndertheNeedle282]

That is 1,000% my motto. Finished is better than perfect. Besides if I sought perfection I don't get one quilt done per year, lol.

[@GinaGrowe]

I have a tabletop metal trash can and a metal over hang lamp that I put needle minders on. I liked the box okay, not a favorite by any means. I don't make table topper/baby size quilts so I'd need to add fabric for sure. I like the pattern and the fabric, just not together. I'd much rather have a big spool of Aurifil or two small spools than the needle minder and the sticker. I look at the items with the thought, "would I buy that and pay that price", after all, the idea is to sell additional product to their subscribers. I've gotten the Sew Sampler box since 2017. My favorite subscription box is Pastry Shop, it comes out every 6 weeks followed by the new subscription box from Bella Rose which is every other month and started this past January. Both are a bit higher but you're getting material and pattern for a full size quilt top with the option to buy the backing. I get the Sweetwater box which is quarterly but they are giving less and less product with each box but keeping the same price. Fabric prices are just crazy anymore!

[@UndertheNeedle282]

There have definitely been better sew sampler boxes. But I still liked this one and I especially liked the journal.

[@Kathleen_Theriault]

I like this box. Wow! The price of a six-piece fat quarter bundle is getting crazy!

[@UndertheNeedle282]

I think the base price is around $4 per fat quarter. I know when I was at QuiltCon I saw a lot of fat quarters for $3.50 or $4 each. Personally, I think that's pretty steep. I generally won't buy them unless I can get them for around $2 or $2.50.

[@LauraSup]

This is a really nice box! I haven’t jumped into subscription boxes because I’m afraid I’ll end up with things I don’t want or need! I agree with you about the stickers! I will put them in my journal but not on my machine! I feel like I spent too much money on it and I think it’s beautiful just the way it is!

[@UndertheNeedle282]

Exactly! It's beautiful in it's natural state. I don't put bumper stickers on my car for the same reason.

[@cjtheisen5124]

The only thing in the box I don't care about is the sticker, so that makes it a winner! Love the book, fabric patterns and everything. I'm a writer downer too! At my age, my memory ain't what it used to be. Thanks Chaunda!

[@UndertheNeedle282]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@The.wRightway]

I don't like putting stickers on machines either. I have a composition journal that I put all my stickers in.

[@helenpeddycord2241]

I agree! FQS SS box is the top of the line for quality and value. I love the fabric line by Heather Briggs. Enjoy your weekend and hope the cough/throat irritation clears quickly for you!💕🧵

[@UndertheNeedle282]

It's gone now. It's so weird it just came over me while I was filming and then it was gone just as quickly.

[@helenpeddycord2241]

@@UndertheNeedle282 - It’s most likely the NC pollen! All one has to do is open a door or poke your head outside and everything is covered in yellow dust! 🤪🤪

[@UndertheNeedle282]

It's so bad. My allergies flared up about a month ago when it started. It was like a lime green dust bowl every time I went outside.

[@denisespigner5684]

i agree with you about adorning sewing machine with stickers. But since you are getting them how about putting them on the notebook

[@UndertheNeedle282]

The book is like a canvas material so I don't think the sticker would stick. I did find a place for it though where I can see it every day.

[@suzanneyerks.3013]

Have you tried Doug Legos simple folded corner ruler for the sew and flips? Game changer

[@UndertheNeedle282]

I have the full size and the mini 😩

[@myralewis1714]

I'm the same way about stickers on my expensive stuff. I don't quite get it.😒

[@UndertheNeedle282]

It's crazy to me

[@lucyscott736]

The clutch is the only appealing item to me. I have enough needle minders.

[@UndertheNeedle282]

I totally get that