eparys

Thanks - amandasgramma - Went to check it out - it is http://mqresource.com. Need to register to search - but I might do so. I too have thought about zippers but then you need to pin and bast them as well. I have settled on those flower/butterfly pins - they are sharp, thin and lay flat when you roll the quilt on the poles.

The modification to the leader is small - just a pocket to thread the inner rod into.

Just thought that I would put this out and see who might have used them. Who knows - someone might still respond that has used them!!

:-P

DeneK

They look great! I am going to be setting up my HQ frame next week so have this topic on my brain. Seriously considering these. I know getting the quilt on the frame is probably not the most fun part of the process.

Enchanted Quilter

Its not the most fun BUT ITS NO #1 on my lsit been follow this post I looking at the red snappers also ...

khquilter

I have these and really like them. It makes loading my
quilts a whole lot easier. It only takes a couple of minutes
to load a quilt.

AliKat

They look really neat.

I have no problem with pins except they take so long for me to do them. If I do pin it is usually only the backing. Unless I just machine baste the backing on the quilt leaders, layer it all, baste the top of the topper, and use a Quilttak for the base of the topper. www.quilttak.com

I know this sounds awkward but it is affordable.

Would want to try the red snappers and see if I could use them first. It looked like she needed to use more pressure than I have in my hands.

Anyone near Phoenix have them? If so please PM me.

thanks,
ali

ljfox

The website says they have a 30 day return guarantee if you decide you don't like how they work. I am so tempted to try them.

indycatcarol

I have them but I bought Clip n Seal before Renaee had them make them as Red Snappers. Long story short, I LOVE them!!! I've had mine for about 6 mos. Instead of taking 10-15 min to pin a quilt onto my zippered leaders, it takes maybe 5. And to unload the quit when I'm done with it takes 10 seconds. I did find that the flexable rods that come with them were a little hard for me to push the clamp onto so I just substituted a 5/16" dowel. But give the rods that come with it a try first. You may have more strength than me and it depends on how thick you leaders are also.

Enchanted Quilter

I just love this site. So much excellent info. I just got the Alto I'm in Love with it you cut cut your whole quilt in nothing flat just like everyone who had one said. Now to figure out how to get the red snappers???? Thanks to everyone who posted their comments.

AliKat

I asked a friend who is active in the LA community and her report was:
I have not tried them but the talk on the Statler Sisters forum say that is hard to keep the fabric straight. A very few people like them but the majority think they are not productive.... just stating what others have said.....

I think they are a bit pricey and what I have been doing is so easy and works I am not inclined to change.

ali

Enchanted Quilter

Can you ask her what she does it sounds like something different. Thanks i agree they are pricey.