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09-02-2014, 06:46 AM

#31

Pete

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Quote:

Originally Posted by calla

IMO any and all sizes Karen Buckley scissors are a must they grip the fabric. Calla

Absolutely love Karen K Buckley scissors!!!!

09-02-2014, 06:57 AM

#32

Vera39760

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I use a silicon oven liner in place of the supreme slider. Tape it down with painters tape. It is the same thing at a much better price. Line it up with your machine and pit a small hole in it for your needle. Works great.

09-02-2014, 07:02 AM

#33

Lafpeaches

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Location: Traverse City, MI

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I use my queen supreme slider all the time. My husband made me a light box which I also use alot. Karen buckleys scissors are okay but pricey. I bought her thin pins but have't used them yet. Good lighting is a must: my newish sewing macine has stadium lighting. I have a applique pressing sheet that i like better than parchment paper. I don't use much freezer paper.

09-02-2014, 07:32 AM

#34

Walter'sMom

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Location: Cobourg ON Canada / Ft. Myers FL

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I am also a fan of the Teflon oven sheets - they work beautifully and are relatively inexpensive. Have to remove to change the bobbin though.

09-02-2014, 07:36 AM

#35

sulyle

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Location: Central Florida

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I love my Sew Steady table. Right now Sew Steady is having a holiday sale. I have no affiliation, just noticed it when I was checking prices. Just google "sew steady table sale."

09-02-2014, 08:06 AM

#36

Prism99

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I have a pair of Karen Buckley scissors, and they are not my favorites. Prefer my small, pointy Fiskars for that size of blade (which is small). Next pair of scissors I buy will likely be Kai, from their website.

09-02-2014, 08:21 AM

#37

kellen46

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GagaSmith

I really like my Supreme Slider for fmq. I got it on ebay for less.

ditto this, makes all the difference when free motion quilting.

09-02-2014, 08:22 AM

#38

MarleneC

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Join Date: Mar 2012

Location: Kenai, Alaska

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I also have this. Does the job for me when tracing applique pieces.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Onebyone

I love the Crayola Tracing Light pad. About $20. It's lightweight, uses batteries and has bright LED lights.

http://www.crayola.com/products/ligh...-girl-product/

I have the wrap light but it gets in my way when fmq on my machine. Never tried the Polly paper so will have to check that out. K Buckley scissors are excellent.

09-02-2014, 08:27 AM

#39

MarleneC

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Location: Kenai, Alaska

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Peaceandjoy---that table is a great idea and you have the cabinets for more storage and surface area.

09-02-2014, 08:36 AM

#40

M cubed

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Join Date: May 2012

Location: Ridgecrest, CA

Posts: 227

I LOVE my Supreme Slider! Whenever I have FMQ or machine applique to do my Slider comes out. I just wish I could get a bigger one to completely cover my Sew-EZ table. They are a bit spendy, but worth every penny.
I have a small external flexable light for my sewing machine. I found that the light in the machine is just not bright enough (especially when using black thread on black fabric). It is removable for when I am doing FMQ.
As for the Sew Steady - I am not familiar with that one. I have a Sew-EZ, again a bit spendy, but perfect for portability. I am sewing in my dining room and have my machine in the Sew-EZ so I can still use the table as a dinner table. It goes with me to classes and when I travel (and have enought time to sew).
I love tools and gadgets and if you are like me, Whatever you decide to get, you will enjoy. Have Fun.