The Quilt Clapper
#22
Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 20
The Quilt Clapper
There have been times over the years when I have misplaced my clapper and used a clean piece of 2x4 wooden board. I usually use the board to hammer on those jeans buttons but it also works well on keeping seams flat.
#23
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Indiana
Posts: 1,497
I recently bought the Riley Blake clapper and it really does help. My seams/intersections really are flatter. I saw Kimberly Jolly use one - you may want to look over some of the videos from the Fat Quarter Shop for a demonstration. That is what sold me on the clapper.
I have an old tailor's clapper I got from Nancy's Notions many years ago, but this is a little different.
I have an old tailor's clapper I got from Nancy's Notions many years ago, but this is a little different.
#24
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 818
I have been using a hardback book, but it's becoming wearing to be grabbing it with thumb arthritis.
Is there a preferred weight or size that everyone likes?
I am thinking that if it had a handle, I could use my arm to lift it, and with a bit of weight, I could maybe avoid pressing down on it or at least less.
thanks,
charlotte
Is there a preferred weight or size that everyone likes?
I am thinking that if it had a handle, I could use my arm to lift it, and with a bit of weight, I could maybe avoid pressing down on it or at least less.
thanks,
charlotte