AllyStitches

I'm brand new to quilting on a rack. I had taken one short training and rented time on a long arm at my LQS a few years ago, and the pinning process was not enjoyable for me. Not to mention the fact that I kept getting poked, and my clothes were catching on all of the pins too. So I asked for advice here and the Red Snappers were recommended. I did end up purchasing them, and I *reallyreallyreally* love them! It's so easy to snap a quilt on and off, takes hardly any time at all. They are a slight bit stiff but even after only a few uses, they've become much more manageable. I do not have strong hands, and I've not needed my husband's help at all to get them on. Pulling off is really easy.

As far as the unquilted part, you can kind of manage it. I've only done practice pieces so far (since I'm brand new to my system) but I've been floating the top so I can decide what I want to do with it. I do add a few pins there to keep things taught until I baste. Not sure if that's the right procedure or not (brand new!!) but it works for me.

Hope that helps!

Snooze2978

I have them on my system but find for me they get in the way when I'm working close to the edge of the border. So I'm back to pinning at least at the top of my quilts but still use the snappers for the bottom.

farmquilter

My 'parts' came from Home Depot and work just fine, does everything the snappers can but saved a lot of money.

sewbeadit

I have them and love them too. So quick to load and even quicker to unload.

caspharm

I also have the Red Snappers and the edge and Love them. I hated the pins. I hadn't tried the other system with velcro.

letawellman

I bought the mondo clips from Amazon instead. There are ten 44" tubes/clamps, which means I had plenty to allow me to have different lengths for different sizes of quilts. The first two times I loaded a quilt, the clamps were a little stiff/tight. But after that, they clipped right on, quick as a flash. And unloading the quilt takes about 10 seconds for the top and 10 seconds for the bottom. Less expensive than the Red Snappers. I love them!!
Here's the link:
http://www.amazon.com/Clip-n-Seal-Mo...uilting&dpPl=1

tdvxh

I see so many responses, like 36 pages. I don't know if you will read them all but I'll add my thoughts. I LOVE THEM. I don't like pinning and this is just so much quicker. Well sometimes. I do at times have trouble getting the backing straight, but it sure beats pins. Hope this helps you.

scrappy happy

thank you. im so glad that I asked on here , you all are so helpful.

quiltsquared

You can buy them directly from the inventor, Renae Haddadin.
www.quiltsonthecorner.com
Here is a video showing how to use them:
http://quiltsonthecorner.3dcartstore...ers_ep_42.html

Anoka Quilter

I love my red snappers. Spend the money, you will not be disappointed.