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Old 05-20-2010, 05:28 AM
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Great tip! I've had the Kwik Klip for years and love it because it does help with the pins but my fingers still get sore. I didn't know about the grip covers. I just ordered two packs. Putting them on sounds like good watching TV work. Can't wait to get them.
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Old 05-20-2010, 05:32 AM
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I hand baste and the threads are not a problem. The stitches are really, really large and I use a really long basting needle. Try it.
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Old 05-20-2010, 05:59 AM
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I have hand basted quilts.. but used a frame and right now there is no where in my house large enough to set them up. Have thought about using them outside.. I have recently tried the 505 and simply love it.. I use old rolls of wrapping paper for covering table, etc. good recycling.
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Old 05-20-2010, 12:38 PM
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One of my issues is I have no table to lay the quilt on to spray baste. A friend on the board has offered to bring her 6 foot table here for "basting day".

I've worn out 3 microstitch basters in 2 years, that's too expensive!

Where do you get a "basting needle"? What do you ask for?
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Old 05-20-2010, 03:53 PM
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OOORRRR>>>>>>you could bring your quilt over here and we'll baste it in my kitchen on the table... :wink:
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Old 05-20-2010, 03:57 PM
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Patti,
Marvin says you have to invite him, too. And let him pet the horses. and maybe ride?

He's working days now Fri, Sat and Sun...
sooooooooooooo

when?? :D :D
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Old 05-20-2010, 04:09 PM
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I put my quilt on a no basting quilt frame, and use water soluble thread to baste it. I then machine quilt it.
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Old 05-20-2010, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by BellaBoo
I put my quilt on a no basting quilt frame, and use water soluble thread to baste it. I then machine quilt it.
That's a really good idea cuz I have one of those already!
Thanks for the idea!
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Old 05-20-2010, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by stitchhappy
Great tip! I've had the Kwik Klip for years and love it because it does help with the pins but my fingers still get sore. I didn't know about the grip covers. I just ordered two packs. Putting them on sounds like good watching TV work. Can't wait to get them.
I hope you love them as much as I do!
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Old 05-20-2010, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by sandpat
Hey Minda...I use a grapefruit spoon or crochet hook to open and close my pins...it seems to work. These tools really DO help!
I used a grapefruit spoon before I got my Kwik Klip, but I like the Kwik Klip better.
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