Sliders for Free Motion Quilting

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01-03-2010, 04:29 PM

#11

Eddie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Chilly Mac

Thanks. Maybe I`ll try a pair of gloves first and see if that makes a difference. I feel that, being new to it, I`m very tense and need to relax more.

To me, the gloves make a tremendous difference. I can really feel the difference in my shoulders as far as pain, and I have so much better control over moving the quilt as well. By far, about the best $10 I ever spent on quilting notions.

01-04-2010, 03:34 AM

#12

watterstide

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another tip: Remember to Breathe!

Grap a coupon if you want the F&P gloves..

Takes breaks and roll your shoulders to loosen them up..play some upbeat music..

this should be fun..

01-04-2010, 04:57 PM

#13

Carol W

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Thanks for the idea for the silicon mats!!

01-04-2010, 05:53 PM

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bchuggins

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kacy 49

I have the slider and it works well however I also was in WalMarts one day and noticed some really thin silicone cutting mats which came 3 to a package. I felt of them and they were pretty slick. They were much larger than my slider so I bought them and they worked great. You just have to punch a hole in them for your needle to go through and your all set. Much cheaper than the slider. I believe they were under $3 for the package. Kacy

What department were the silicone cutting mats in?

01-04-2010, 06:38 PM

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kacy 49

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They were in the kitchenware. The ones that I bought were blue and about twice the size of the slidder. They look like a thin piece of plastic. Kacy

08-08-2010, 01:24 PM

#16

lizzy

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Thanks for the tip Kacy. I have been thinking about the "slider" but I think I will try your way and look at our Wal Mart for the silicone sheets. :)

08-08-2010, 02:24 PM

#17

max's grandma

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What size are the cutting boards at walmart?

08-08-2010, 04:06 PM

#18

kacy 49

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Here is a picture of one of the silicon cutting mats that I bought at Wal-Mart. It is very thin and measures 12x15. Hope this helps.

here is the difference in size between the slider mat and the wal-mart mat

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this is how it fits under the machine foot

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08-08-2010, 04:14 PM

#19

costumegirl

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Sorry but I have never heard of a slider mat - could you please explain how they are used and how here is an opening for the needle to quilt the fabric without sewining it on the fabric. Thanks

08-08-2010, 04:27 PM

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kacy 49

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You use it to do free motion quilting with your machine. Cut a small hole in it where your needle goes through and I tape the slider in place so it will not move. Then start your quilting. I found it really helps the quilt top to slide easier. Also quilting gloves are a must. Hope this makes it clearer.