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04-29-2011, 03:19 AM

#11

Just Me...

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I have 2 longarms. Had the first, then later bought the second. The second came with the zippered leaders, which I wanted no part of. When they brought the second one, I was in the market for replacement leaders for the first. I told them to just bring me the regular ones, as I didn't see the big deal with the zippers. BOY WAS I WRONG! I really regret not getting the replacements as zippers. Love them! I quilt over 200 quilts a year on avg. and they are awesome!

JMHO

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Originally Posted by Rabbit

This is a question for those with a long arm. Has anyone tried the zipper leaders? I was looking at them and wondering if it would be worth it. It is supposed to save time loading your quilt. But have also heard that if you lose any of the teeth, it would have to be replaced. That could be expensive. Please chime in.
Chris in Searcy

04-29-2011, 04:59 AM

#12

DebraK

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Location: West Coast

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Quote:

Originally Posted by fabric_fancy

i use velcro instead of zipper leaders, its much cheaper and easy to replace the velcro, not that i've had to.

Haven't tried zippers either, Velco works great.

04-29-2011, 06:11 AM

#13

the casual quilter

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Location: Colorado

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I use the zippers and really like them. I've had them for about five years.

04-29-2011, 12:22 PM

#14

feline fanatic

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I saw the red snappers demo'd at the MQX show. They look awesome. They also have a side tension setup for them as well. Very ingenious product.

I am still pinning.