Teflon "slider" sheets - even remotely worth the price?
#11
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I got rid of the neck and shoulder fatigue problem by quilting standing up. I place my machine on my cutting table. It is even better now that I have a styrofoam table surround for this setup -- creates a nice flat area. However, I still think the biggest help is standing up. My shoulders stay low and relaxed that way.
Here are links to the instructions for creating a styrofoam table surround:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g14go...ure=plpp_video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAS25...ure=plpp_video
Here are links to the instructions for creating a styrofoam table surround:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g14go...ure=plpp_video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAS25...ure=plpp_video
#13
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Tn
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I have used one in the past and I guess it helped some but I finally had to resort to quilting my large quilts with QAYG methods. Too painful to push a big quilt. Not all quilts are suitable for QAYG but so many are.
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#17
If you can afford it, then go for it, if you can't then try a less costly alternative, like heavy plastic or a silcone baking sheet.....it just really helps with the drag, and push and pull.......I also think a level surface really helps am going to be building up my quilt table with the same styro from Hone Depot that I used for my design wall.
#18
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Prism99 - thanks for those links! I have read about someone buying a blank door and cutting out the place for the machine but this is even better! I have a Juki with a little table that I think it would be easier to cut the Styrofoam to fit it rather than trying to get right next to the machine.
I tried one of those slider sheets at a class one time - did not care for it.
I tried one of those slider sheets at a class one time - did not care for it.
#19
I find the supreme sliders too pricey for my blood. I use a non stick microwave oven liner. It is somewhat tacky and can be repositioned. It's only about $5 and is easy to cut. I just cut out the freearm area so I can get to my bobbin case. I tape down the edges.
I wouldn't quilt without some kind of slider. My shoulders and arthritic fingers would never forgive me.
I wouldn't quilt without some kind of slider. My shoulders and arthritic fingers would never forgive me.
#20
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Highlands Ranch, CO
Posts: 391
I got a slider when I bought my Horizon. The first time I used it, it stretched out aroung the needle/ bobbin area and now nothing slides over it. Glad I didn't spend the $50 they said it costs! I'd save my money if I were you and try one of the cheaper options mentioned here, IMHO!
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