Originally Posted by AlienQuilter
I checked out this website and it has some good information, esp. techniques on handling the quilt and the diagram for your work space. Sometimes I roll half the quilt up, sometimes I just squish it up under the machine, depends on if I'm doing SID or FM. I NEVER use pins because I spray baste!!!
I didn't know about the Cheater Needles and if (and only if) I were to enter a quilt for judging I would use them, good tip. I use the slider, can't FM w/o it. Haven't had a problem with bobbins acting up but the teflon thingies would be helpful if that was an issue. One thing I do NOT use are the gloves, they are just inconvenient. I do, however, use glycerin. Just put a drop or two on your finger tips and palms and you get all the tacky you need and it washes off easily. A $3-$4 dollar bottle (any pharmacy) will last you three lifetimes (maybe 4). :lol: