Are Halos worth it
09-12-2015, 08:44 AM
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I don't understand exactly what you are talking about. I think that would be highly unlikely to have collapse or distorted fabric using the Halo. The fabric isn't laying any differently then it would be without it.
09-12-2015, 09:41 AM
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They are expensive but -- a one time purchase and worth every penny, imo. But that is from the perspective of someone who is limited in hand use and could not move the quilt in the normal way. Maybe before purchasing the Martelli, you could try the kitchen sponge method that was mentioned in another thread here today.
09-12-2015, 10:03 AM
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Here is the link to the thread I mentioned above:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...e-t240933.html
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...e-t240933.html
09-12-2015, 10:14 AM
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Mine shines brightly , nooo I think it is slightly dull. No saint here.
if you are talking about those various shapes which hold fabric for free motion my personnel experience and comment is a waste of time. I felt there was not enough room to get the darning foot, quilting foot to do intricate patterns. Perhaps it is me but I would suggest you go freemotion without one.
if you are talking about those various shapes which hold fabric for free motion my personnel experience and comment is a waste of time. I felt there was not enough room to get the darning foot, quilting foot to do intricate patterns. Perhaps it is me but I would suggest you go freemotion without one.
09-13-2015, 03:14 AM
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Suz, can you explain the collapsing of the halo....mine is a heavy solid ring coated in plastic....it is metal inside...no way to collapse. There is no opening on the halo...it is a solid ring.
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09-13-2015, 05:08 AM
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I have the Tiara II, a sit-down mid arm and recently bought the Babylock TruGrip seen here: https://babylock.com/accessories/sti...roduct_ID=BLTG
I saw it at a quilt show and the fact that it kept the stitch regulator close was the selling point for me. I haven't tried it yet, so hope it works as well as the demonstrator modeled. Often my SR will migrate too far away. I think I paid something like $69. so a bit pricey, but it may be worth it's wait in gold if it works.
I saw it at a quilt show and the fact that it kept the stitch regulator close was the selling point for me. I haven't tried it yet, so hope it works as well as the demonstrator modeled. Often my SR will migrate too far away. I think I paid something like $69. so a bit pricey, but it may be worth it's wait in gold if it works.
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