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07-20-2010, 08:47 PM
#73
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Originally Posted by seabolt22
Originally Posted by Luv Quilts and Cats
I have not used clips, but think I might get some. I am always getting stabbed by the pins as I work my way around the quilt. Binding clips will stop this. Thanks for the question so I could think about it!
I use the hair clips also. but due to the way i manipulate things I put them on the binding I have already sewed on the quilt ... so the thread doesn't loosen as I sew ... and I sorta tie the thread every 6-8 inches also.
I just do things that work for me.
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07-20-2010, 10:25 PM
#74
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Originally Posted by Luv Quilts and Cats
I have not used clips, but think I might get some. I am always getting stabbed by the pins as I work my way around the quilt. Binding clips will stop this. Thanks for the question so I could think about it!
07-20-2010, 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by PatriceJ
check an office supply store for the clip attacher shown at the martelli site. we use them all the time to clip bundles of paper too thick for staples. they come in several sizes.
i know martelli makes great products but i think the price for the refills is a bit ... er ... ummmm ... muchish.
for myself, i think the hair clips would be a more reliable way to attach the binding. i think the clippie thing would be clumsy to use on a sandwich of fabric and batting. the clips would also be more difficult to remove. they are designed to hold on for dear life.
i know martelli makes great products but i think the price for the refills is a bit ... er ... ummmm ... muchish.
for myself, i think the hair clips would be a more reliable way to attach the binding. i think the clippie thing would be clumsy to use on a sandwich of fabric and batting. the clips would also be more difficult to remove. they are designed to hold on for dear life.
07-20-2010, 11:23 PM
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Im new and have yet to bind a quilt but my 1st thought was the office supply clips.... the "new and updated" version of a paper clip. I have been sewing for eons and have used them for many projects. They stay put, undo easily and can be real cheap! I have found many diff sizes at dollar stores and just stock up when i find them. The bigger ones hold 3"-4' thick ream of paper without moving. So they will handle a thick quilt.
Just make sure they dont get "stolen" from the family for other projects!! hehe especially kids doing reports. :mrgreen:
Just make sure they dont get "stolen" from the family for other projects!! hehe especially kids doing reports. :mrgreen:
07-21-2010, 04:14 AM
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The only thing I don't like about using hair clips instead of the clips at the lqs, is that I found one of my hair clips had started to rust (and I had never used it for anything but this). I thought the lqs was just tryint to upsell their clips when they said these were specially made not to rust your quilt so easily. So, I just bought 3 packages of the quilt clips, spread out over 3 months and using my Joann's coupon each time. I haven't had a problem since. But I love the idea of using large binding clips for the thicker quilts. Going to walmart today!
07-21-2010, 06:54 AM
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I learned from my mistakes, mistake of pinning that is. I have new arotic valve and have to take coumadin. When I pin I usually us gloves, or I have all five fingers of each hand with a bandage on. As I moved the quilt around I began getting picks on my knees and legs. I immediately went to Walmart to get the clips, about 3 boxes. They are higher in price then pins, but they don't hurt, or get blood on my quilt. Speaking of blood this might be nice to share, I found out that spitting on your own blood will remove it from anything you get it on including quilts. I then wash them in the wash machine when it is completed. Good luck, I know you will love the clips :lol: Pam from Chippewa Falls, WI. (as stated above, hair clips can be used, but they rust, and rust is hard to get out)
I learned from my mistakes, mistake of pinning that is. I have new arotic valve and have to take coumadin. When I pin I usually us gloves, or I have all five fingers of each hand with a bandage on. As I moved the quilt around I began getting picks on my knees and legs. I immediately went to Walmart to get the clips, about 3 boxes. They are higher in price then pins, but they don't hurt, or get blood on my quilt. Speaking of blood this might be nice to share, I found out that spitting on your own blood will remove it from anything you get it on including quilts. I then wash them in the wash machine when it is completed. Good luck, I know you will love the clips :lol: Pam from Chippewa Falls, WI. (as stated above, hair clips can be used, but they rust, and rust is hard to get out)
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