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barnbum 05-25-2008 03:18 AM

http://www.freemotionslider.com/scripts/buyall.asp?pid=2&p=1&page=1&category=QuiltingTools


Has anyone tried this free motion slider thing? Someone recommended it to me--she said it's awesome.

tlrnhi 05-25-2008 03:29 AM

I never heard of it, but then again, there's alot of things I have never heard of. Had to do a Google search to see what it is.
So, basicly, it sticks to your faceplate, so the fabric glides easier???

Izy 05-25-2008 03:50 AM


Originally Posted by tlrnhi
I never heard of it, but then again, there's alot of things I have never heard of. Had to do a Google search to see what it is.
So, basicly, it sticks to your faceplate, so the fabric glides easier???

Terri, is that the one thats sort of teflon coated thin plastic thingy that I saw a while back, you just tape it to your machine, my machine is set down in its table with a really smooth surface (My quilting buddy who I bought the machine from has a very handy husband who was an engineer) so not sure if it would benefit me, but I did think about it!!

Minda 05-25-2008 04:28 AM

I have one and I like it. Your hands and arms won't tire out as quickly if you use it.

fabricluvr 05-25-2008 05:42 AM

i splurged on one and i love it! now that i have my table extension, i'm all set to go! it does help keep your hangs/fingers from getting as tired!

Extreme Quilter 05-25-2008 05:59 AM

Works great for me too!

DebJ 05-25-2008 01:09 PM

:mrgreen: I for one don't consider it inexpensive but after using it I sure wouldn't want to free-motion quilt without it. Now if I could just manage to get a Great Deal on a longarm & have a place to put it I would be a HAPPY Quilter. :roll: :lol:

Lisa 05-25-2008 03:07 PM

I have one and what a difference it made for me!!!!!! I wouldn't try anything free motion again w/o it. It's about 20 bucks, stays in place and your fabric just slides around for you without getting hung up on it. Actually I should have put it on the post for "must haves"!

fabuchicki 05-26-2008 08:34 AM

I have one and I love it. If it gets linty on the sticky bottom you just rinse it off and let dry. For me it evens out the space between my machine and the acrylic extender table so I don't get caught on the bumps.

MAQS 05-26-2008 09:05 AM

I have one and find a big difference machine quilting with it. It works great. I was getting so frustrated by the drag when free motion quilting. This helps greatly.

Catherine 05-26-2008 09:23 AM

I have one...yes it is ok, but expensive for a small piece of teflon. i wish I new someone I could get that Xray film from..that is bigger and probably alot nicer on the price.

MAQS 05-26-2008 10:34 AM

I located my used on e-bay.

MAQS 05-26-2008 10:35 AM

Catherine, a lot of places are going digital on the X-ray thing. I know because my husband is a tech and all their pictures are digital, no film

Izy 05-26-2008 10:42 AM


Originally Posted by MAQS
Catherine, a lot of places are going digital on the X-ray thing. I know because my husband is a tech and all their pictures are digital, no film


OOOOOOOhhhhhh I have a couple of xray films, so do I just tape them down around my machine then???????


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