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kay carlson 08-01-2012 03:51 PM


Originally Posted by Silver Needle (Post 5411417)
We glued 2 pieces of quarter round together to make ours. Makes a nice flat area on top for pressing but still raises it above other pressed seams. Made them in 3 sizes.

Silver Needle, using two pieces of quarter round together came to mind immediately upon seeing the video. What kind of glue did you use? I was think of making a tube cover for it out of the shiny ironing board fabric in an attempt to divert the steam. I used that on my homemade "big board" underneath a piece of felted wool.

Years ago, our tailoring instructor taught us to roll Time Magazines together and cover with muslin to make our seam rolls.

burchquilts 08-02-2012 02:33 AM


Originally Posted by feffertim (Post 4406867)
I have no idea what this is

Me neither! One good thing about this board... it exposes me to quilting things I never would hear of otherwise!

Scissor Queen 08-02-2012 04:42 AM

I had the whole set and the long one disappeared during the last move. I really like it for pressing strip sets. You don't have to worry about which end you sew the strips from. Since you can order from the website I'll be replacing the long Strip Stick.

quiltstringz 08-02-2012 05:24 AM

I do have this and love it, but we made our own with half round from Lowes and then a piece of batting and muslin to cover it. Made several for my friends as gifts.

HilaryK8 08-02-2012 05:33 AM

I saw this demonstrated at a quilt show. Seems to work great. I just didn't feel like I needed it at the time but I'm on a gadget trip lately and maybe now I need it! haha. Sorry though, I can't help you. I've never actually used one.

pamabla 08-02-2012 05:43 AM

I have been using 1/4" quarter round moulding for this purpose for years and it works great. Looks the same as the Strip Stick, but without a cover. You can get this at Home Depot, etc. and can probably have it cut whatever size needed.

kay carlson 08-04-2012 04:50 PM

I went to the Big Orange Box (Home Depot) today when DH and I were doing errands.

I am now the owner of a 24 inch length of red oak handrail with flat bottom. :-)

It felt so sturdy and so closely resembles the sleeve roll I made decades ago, that I am sure this will work out. Ever the "resourceful" shopper, I asked about a discounted price as one end was chipped and cracked. The price went from $4.10 per linear foot to $2.00 for the item. The manager asked me if I was a crafter...... Yup!

Boy! I am so glad people started posting again on this thread. Thanks.....

cindynvb 04-05-2014 03:06 PM

I just watched the video. Seems like a useful tool, but I will try and make it myself.

nellie 04-05-2014 04:41 PM

I saw the video ,but instead of buying it I made my own in two sizes, easy to make

chiaraquilts 04-06-2014 09:33 AM

I love mine, it helps prevent distortion when pressing strip sets, and is really great for times you need to press seams open.


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