I think "sort quick" would leave a waxy film on the fabric that may or may not come out - I personally wouldn't do it. I bought this notion instead of the quilt halo because I discovered I'm a GRIPPER and I like the thick handles this guide has on both sides of the open area - compared to the quilt halo that you put just one or two fingers on. Yes, it has grippers - big ones. I'm still very new to FMQ but this helped a lot. IMHO.