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02-24-2011, 04:16 PM

#51

marilynr

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Originally Posted by Prism99

I think you could get the same effect with cheap vinyl from Walmart. With the vinyl, you can cover as large an area as you can create to surround your needle.

The cheap vinyl by the yard is great. Much larger surface area & much
less expensive. Works very well. I tape it around the needle so it
does not catch.
Marilyn

02-24-2011, 04:24 PM

#52

phrojangles

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I have a Slider that I purchased two years ago at the AQS in Des Moines. Then I read a tip from somewhere about the oven mats you can buy at Bed, Bath and Beyond that are for keeping spills from soiling your oven when you bake. They are made of a similar material, are about 20" x 24", work great on the extension tables and wait.....wait...... cost around $4. Yay! I haven't tried it yet, but plan to!

02-24-2011, 04:35 PM

#53

jitkaau

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I've never bothered to find out because they start at $120 over here.

02-24-2011, 04:55 PM

#54

Margie

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Yes, it works well.

02-24-2011, 05:12 PM

#55

Bill'sBonBon

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Originally Posted by Sew 'N Sew

I'm interested in your opinion of using a pink "slider" for fmq -- does it make the quilt move more smoothly as you sew and is it worth $30?

I bought one recently, Used it for the first time last week. Don't know what I did without it. I also use gloves with the tacky rubber. I got them at a Flea Market in FL. They grip super good and the slider makes it so Nice. My only Grip...it is easily moved by the heavyness of the quilt. I tape it down in the front at the corners. Makes it a little aggravating when I have to change the bobbin but for me it is worth it. A little on the pricey side thought but to me worth every penny.
BillsBonBon

02-24-2011, 05:15 PM

#56

Bill'sBonBon

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Originally Posted by jitkaau

I've never bothered to find out because they start at $120 over here.

they are abt $30.00 when you order from Clotilda.. BillsBonBon

02-24-2011, 05:31 PM

#57

stitchofclass2

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I have one and it really does help me. I do have to tape it down with blue painters tape so that it doesn't move on me.

02-24-2011, 05:43 PM

#58

SewExtremeSeams

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Great input here. Think I need to make a trip to Bed, Bath & Beyond: for my FMQ and my oven!!! :-D

02-24-2011, 05:49 PM

#59

ann31039

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the teflon sheet sure has made a difference for me. i'm ready to fmq for "real"

02-24-2011, 06:26 PM

#60

Pat G

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Sew 'N Sew

I'm interested in your opinion of using a pink "slider" for fmq -- does it make the quilt move more smoothly as you sew and is it worth $30?

I see that Leah Day of Day Designs uses one & I go to her videos anytime I have FMQ questions.

She said her quilts sometimes get caught on it & pulls the corner up. I have her Machinger gloves & swear by them but haven't bothered with the Slider. I think I'm waiting to see if somebody can convince me they're useful.