Do I need a Supreme Slider?
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Do I need a Supreme Slider?
I am learning FMQ and I spend a lot of time reading and trying to learn more. I have seen several mentions of the Supreme Slider, and at first I thought it was for machines that do not have the feed dog down feature. I have retractable feed dogs on all my machines, so I didn't think I needed a slider. Tell me if I am missing something.
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The slider makes the surface slicker and makes the sandwich easier to move so it has nothing to do with your feed dogs as it covers them. I can attest that these devices make a huge difference. I have a sew slip II which is slightly larger than the queen slider and I used it all the time until I got my true glide overlay when I got my stitch regulator so I use that now. I also use machingers gloves and that also makes a huge difference
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I have tried a Supreme Slider on a friend's machine. It does help heavy quilts move easily. I didn't purchase one, I found that my table supports the quilt enough. As long as your machine is dropped and there is enough table for the rest of the quilt, I don't think it's necessary.
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I use the slider for all of my FMQ. Makes for smoother quilting for circles, spirals, etc. My machine is recessed in the table and has support for back and sides. I also use the Machingers gloves and much prefer them to the other types I tried. I will take all the help I can get And as others have said, nothing to do with feed dogs. It has an opening in it that fits around the area under your needle.
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I have done large quilts with and without the slider. It is a big help to have it. It makes the area where you are actively quilting and moving the quilt much slicker and the quilt moves a lot more easily. Some folks who have their machines dropped into tables use a silicone spray for sewing which they apply to their machine beds and tables. I have tried this and it works pretty well, but it has to be reapplied frequently (at least for my machines/tables) and I worry about overspray getting into the oiling holes on my PQ1500s and VX560 which are the two I use for most of my fmq, so I prefer to use the slider.
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You definitely don't need it. I would for sure buy Machinger's (or something similar) before spending money on a Supreme Slider, and there are alternatives like Teflon baking sheets with a hole cut in the middle or sprays, but I personally really love quilting with mine.
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