EmiliasNana

There have been other posts, I believe, using a PVC system to suspend quilts to make them easier to quilt, but I used Leah Day's system and had my DH put utility handles into the studs of the ceiling. I hung bungie cords from them and DH drilled a hole in each handle of the plastic clamps to hook on to the other end. Tried it this week and it makes a world of difference for me. Yes, you have to adjust the clamps periodically as you go across the quilt, but it prevents the edges of the quilt from falling off the table (front, back or side) and lifts a lot of the weight so you don't have as much to move. When I get closer to the edges, I just release a clamp or two. The clamps are plastic, and lock with pressure, but release with a lever, so you don't have to apply a lot of pressure as there are no springs. I love it. Here are a few pics to show you the set up. I have a 6 ft. table on my Tiara, but I believe Leah uses a DSM. The quilt shown is in a previous post: http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...s-t268455.html See what you think. All materials were purchased at Lowe's, but I'm sure other hardware stores may have similar.

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In this picture I clamped them onto the bungie cords while I wasn't using it, to get them out of the way.
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To shorten the bungies, I just twist the clamps so the cord is through the mouth of the clamp, and then clamp the quilt. You can see in the last pic that the clamps on the left are higher than the released clamps on the right. Just a thought to share an idea that may work for you.

feline fanatic

It is amazing the ideas quilters get! That is quite the set up. And thank you for posting the link to that quilt, I completely missed it when you posted it before! It is super cute.

Boston1954

It is wonderful! I would like VERY much to see a picture full on, when it is done.

Mariposa

Interesting set up. Glad you created something that works for you! I use similar clamps on my longarm.

sash

Great idea. I love the quilt on it. Is this yours? Would really like to get hold of the pattern. Can you share? Thanks again.

ManiacQuilter2

If it works for you, that is what counts the most.

Homespun

Love your quilt! Whatever works, I say!

nunnyJo

So very clever.

QUILTNMO

neat idea!!

grammysharon

I never thought of doing this with a mid-arm but works beautifully!!!