Thread: Slider Mats and/or alternatives

I have heard that silcone mats (maybe what quiltin-nannie was refering to?) work as well as the slider sheet and are much less espensive. I do think taping it in a few spots would stop the sliding of the slider problem ..... no pun intended. I think it would be worth the try since they are so cheap. And as others have said: puddle, puddle, puddle that quilt.

Originally Posted by KLO

I have heard that silcone mats (maybe what quiltin-nannie was refering to?) work as well as the slider sheet and are much less espensive. I do think taping it in a few spots would stop the sliding of the slider problem ..... no pun intended. I think it would be worth the try since they are so cheap. And as others have said: puddle, puddle, puddle that quilt.

Ive used two Supreme Sliders & had no luck at all. I sewed them to my quilt. Ripped holes in them. I've taped them down but quilt catches edge of tape so slider is all over the place. I finally gave up & don't use anything. I didn't want to use sprays because I didn't want it on my quilt.

Originally Posted by sewplease

Have you checked out www.jennoop.com for some ideas? Some people have made their own system or use dog grooming arms to hold their quilts. Leah Day suspends her quilts from the ceiling.

My Significant other just made this system for me yesterday. He's finishing up the strapping on the clamps as we speak. I can't wait to use it this week!! I had the exact clamps from my parents estate sale, and the PVC in quite inexpensive. He made it with more stable legs, though. I have sewn through my supreme slider , also!

I took a class on fmq and had the problem with the mat sliding and did sew it to fabric The instructor suggested carnauba wax purchased from Wal mart. This made all the difference in the world. And not very expensive.

I have used the oven mat purchased thru Amazon...yes...you have to tape it down. Green Frog tape works great for this as it doesn't leave a sticky residue. I also purchased the Jennoop to help hold my quilt "up". Both items have made my quilting experience so much easier.

Originally Posted by margarethart2

I have made some feeble attempts at free motion quilting, but my fabric drags and it makes it difficult. I have read that these "slider mats" really help with that, but they seem a bit pricey to me. Is there an alternative, or a way to make your own without paying so much? Thanks!

First I waxed the bed of my machine with car wax. rub on , wait till it dries, and polish, this helped a lot. Have only done it once in 2 years, is still slick. On my Janome, I bought a slicone oven liner from a kitchen supply store (about $10), first time I got the bright idea to spray it with spray adhesive. DON'T DO THAT, took me hours to clean off when I wanted to replace the liner. Now I stick it on with tape that won't leave a residue, trim it to fit, cut a small hole for the needle plate, & just make sure you cover all edges as they will turn up during the quilting process if not covered. This material seems to be the same as the slider sheets. Again, because it says "quilting" they rip us.

sassysews2- Just wondering how big to cut the center hole. Should it be the square of the full bobbin plate size or just the size of the walking foot tip or even smaller. I don't want to sew it to the fabric as some have mentioned.