Lady Diana

I cannot afford $90 for a tool, when I have that suction cup safety handle that keeps your fingers away from the blade and a firm grip on the ruler...seen as low as $10.

blueangel

Thanks for sharing.

chaskaquilter

What a wonderful gift. I just love getting gifts for my quilting.

Nanaquilts44

Thanks for the info on this tool. One of the great things about this board is hearing about things you may not otherwise know of.

Freeway

Just looked on Amazon for shower grip...and apart from the pretty purple colour they look the same...and a fraction of the price..I am going to order one and I thank-you for sharing. I probably would have paid the higher price not knowing the same product exists under a different name..:-D

katykwilt

First I have to admit finding it difficult to spend that much on a tool instead of fabric, but my resolution to slipping fabric and cut fingers is a simple two-step process:
1. I use a strip of blue tape under the ruler -- usually marking the width I'm working with, i.e. 2.5"
2. I bought one of the suction grips for the shower at Harbor Freight and use it for stability and slice prevention. It's about 12" long and has a suction cup on each end. Think it cost less than $9. They also have several smaller, circular grips that work well for smaller rulers.

Linda - K.

I bought the Quilters Slide Lock at the show in Puyallup WA in November. They have a web site www.quiltersslidelock.com. I like it but have only used it a couple times so far. Hope to start on a large quilt some time in January and will know then if it was worth the money. It does stay in place as I have a problem with the rulers slipping while cutting strips. I've tried everything on the market to get the problem fixed and so far this works the best.

pattipat

That looks like a useful tool, but at that price I will just have to be very careful. Thanks for sharing.

Anna O

Will be checking it out! Thanks for sharing.

raptureready

I think that someone thought a great deal of you to search and find such a useful gift. Enjoy it and you're absolutely right, you won't have many mis-cuts with a tool like that. With good old Arthur stiffening the hands and fingers I may have to ask Santa for one in the future. Thanks for sharing.