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Old 09-30-2011, 07:34 AM
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What a neat idea, and it makes perfect sense (and cents) -
Got this old brain to thinking now. My hubby doesn't understand my sudden like for tool and home improvement stores) Hee hee.

Thank you so much for your ideas.

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Originally Posted by Marysewfun
What a neat idea, and it makes perfect sense (and cents) -
Got this old brain to thinking now. My hubby doesn't understand my sudden like for tool and home improvement stores) Hee hee.

Thank you so much for your ideas.

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Ain't it great? I walk down the aisles at Lowes and I look at things like the tin mesh and think - now that would make a great pattern for FMQ - durable, easy to trace....or the pipe insulation...or rolls of sandpaper for palm sanders make GREAT applique templates - and they stick!
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Clever idea!
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My thanks too...I'm gonna try this on my next FMQ project.
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Wow! Thanks! I never would have thought of this.
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Terrific idea!
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I've heard of using clips one puts on their pants when they ride a bicycle.
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Originally Posted by mucky
I've heard of using clips one puts on their pants when they ride a bicycle.
I tried those and had several. They never worked well for me - they slid off, moved around and didn't keep the roll tight. Plus I was using my Bernina short arm at the time for FMQ and you just can't put that much rolled material under the harp.

I have a mid arm now but even so, using the pipe insulation I find allows you to keep the area taut and manage the bulk. You do need to be sure you have a table or ironing board in front of your machine to support the quilt though.
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Great idea. I have a few more ideas for its use as well. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by julybaby8
Great idea. I have a few more ideas for its use as well. Thanks.
Share, share......
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