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06-27-2011, 06:38 PM

#11

Stitchnripper

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Quote:

Originally Posted by deedum

I tried the super slider, and the silcone mats and I find, it is just easier to work with what you got. I would not advise anyone to spend their hard earned money on those, knowing I wasted mine. That however is my opinion for what it is worth. I found that doing FM on my singer 15 is wonderful, I don't need anything special with that!

I have to agree with this. I used the supreme slider for a while. I got the vinyl frOm Walmart and tried to use that for a while. Now I don't use anything and FMQ on my dinky mechanical Brother and it does fine. The problems are with me!!

06-27-2011, 08:15 PM

#12

lclang

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Wax the bed of your machine with car wax. I have been told that helps.

06-27-2011, 08:18 PM

#13

nursie76

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Location: Central PA

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I have read where some have purchased the silicone liners you put on cookie sheets. I have seen them for as little as $5. I had the supreme slider, but it got all stretched out of shape.

06-27-2011, 08:20 PM

#14

GGinMcKinney

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Location: N Texas

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I use the vinyl and do not need to tape it down. Have to cut the hole exactly right under the needle. I cut out the square shape of the entire needle plate and cut to fit under the arm of the machine exactly to fit the machine.
Mine goes far to the left of the needle and covers the entire extension table on my Arrow sewing table, big Bertha.
Hope it gets better with practice.
I use Mr. Clean sponges to hold the quilt.