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Old 01-08-2011, 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by quiltsRfun
I have some exactly like the ones in your picture as well as the ones with the red coating. I don't use either one. Maybe I'm doing something wrong but they don't stay on the quilt. Plus I've since found that I like the bunching method better than rolling. There's less bulk to the right of the needle and I don't have to manage that big log.
Big hard sticky Tootsie Roll :mrgreen: that's what my mind was saying last night... I am doing better with the bunching today, better frame of mind, too. Hmmm, now I gotta think of a re-purpose for those clamps!
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Old 01-08-2011, 09:53 AM
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I have the same red ones and I have found that the best use for them is to hold a quilt to the stair rail banister so I can take pictures! Just put a bit of the top of your quilt over the banister, slide the red rubber clip on and let go. Instant quilt hanger! lol

I tried using them when quilting and I had the same experience. It made the quilt heavy and it sticks! I just bunch and accordion fold now.
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Old 01-08-2011, 09:54 AM
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I have some too, and find they are more trouble than they are worth
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Old 01-08-2011, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by fabric whispere
rBig hard sticky Tootsie Roll :mrgreen: that's what my mind was saying last night... I am doing better with the bunching today, better frame of mind, too. Hmmm, now I gotta think of a re-purpose for those clamps!
After basting my quilts I roll them for storage till I'm ready to quilt. The clamps work pretty good to hold them together for that.
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Old 01-08-2011, 11:58 AM
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glad I found this thread...I had been looking to get some... guess I dont bother now.....

Thanks for the heads up....
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I have several different kinds. All they do for me is get in my way. I have better luck with rolling it up with no grips...
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I have several different kinds. All they do for me is get in my way. I have better luck with rolling it up with no grips...
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Sorry, posted twice...
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