Loosen Q-Snap Clips ?
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Loosen Q-Snap Clips ?
I recently got another 11" square Q-snap frame (fits in a backpack for quilting on planes) and the clips are UNBELIEVABLY tight. So tight I am nervous about clamping onto quilted areas, even with a guardian hankie in between.
I am pretty sure I remember something about using a hair dryer or hot water or something to loosen them - from waaay back. There is NOTHING on the YarnTree site except ordering info.
Does anybody remember, or have you done this?
Thanks in advance,
Sharon
I am pretty sure I remember something about using a hair dryer or hot water or something to loosen them - from waaay back. There is NOTHING on the YarnTree site except ordering info.
Does anybody remember, or have you done this?
Thanks in advance,
Sharon
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I always lay my work on a flat surface to press the clips on. It works well just make sure you have the clips in the right spot and press firmly. The clips have little ridges inside to grip the sandwich and I just turn them outward until I get the sandwich as tight as I want.
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Not familiar with these, but if they are plastic you should be able to soften them up using a hair dryer or sitting them in the sun or hot water. Perhaps if you clip them on the frame to sit in the warmth of the sun it might help more.
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Hand applique is also gret on planes, but you might get funny looks when you get off the plane with toothpicks stuck in your shirt buttonholes. Ask me how I know...
The one thing I always make sure of is to put ribbon through the bows of my scissors so I can hang them around my neck and not loose them.
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