Swapping leaders on longarm
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Swapping leaders on longarm
I was all set up to quilt on my 'new-to-me' Innova, when I hadn't moved the crosshatch ruler attachment out of the way. So when I advanced the quilt, rip - right across the take-up leader. Since I float my quilt tops, is there any reason I couldn't re-purpose the leader for the quilt top? I realize it's not as long as the take-up leader, but it is 19" long - which, according to measurements, would reach out enough to attach the backing to? I'd really hate to buy another set of leaders just for the take-up leader.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Julie
Thanks in advance for your help.
Julie
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It means that while you attach the backing to the backing leader and then to take up leader, the batting and top just get laid up on backing. You then anchor the bat/top at the top/sides just like you would if it was attached at the bottom to the top roller/leader.
I also almost always float the top, although was top by a couple of national level teachers to reconsider that if quilting for show or an especially large quilt because attaching the top to the top roller/leader does allow you to center it and anchor as you quilt so it shifts less.
I also almost always float the top, although was top by a couple of national level teachers to reconsider that if quilting for show or an especially large quilt because attaching the top to the top roller/leader does allow you to center it and anchor as you quilt so it shifts less.
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