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    Old 08-17-2017, 07:15 PM
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    It opened up the world of free motion for me, will forever be glad I bought it. I had tried for many years to FM but just couldn't get the hang of it. About 15 yrs ago I bought the Supreme slider at a quilt show (also another system much more expensive at another booth that was a disaster) taped it to my machine & took off, somehow it helped me make the connection between my brain & my hands, I think because it was so slippery. I used it happily for months, finally wore it out by sewing into it (the original sticking system was not as good as the current system from what I've been told). I was going to buy another one then realized I no longer needed it, my hands & brain worked together without it. Since that time I have free motioned dozens of quilts & love doing it. I put on an audio book & take off to my happy place.
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    Old 08-17-2017, 08:15 PM
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    I have one an barely used it so can't comment on how well it works, but I have an older SInger 15-91 and when I took the slider off my machine it took some of the decals w/it...so I won't be using it again, at least not w/that machine.
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    Old 08-18-2017, 02:26 PM
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    Originally Posted by minibarn
    I have one an barely used it so can't comment on how well it works, but I have an older SInger 15-91 and when I took the slider off my machine it took some of the decals w/it...so I won't be using it again, at least not w/that machine.
    So glad I read this today although I'm sorry to hear of the damage to your machine. I have a Supreme Slider coming in the mail next week and I was going to use it on my Singer 15s and 201s. No way now will I risk the decals on those beautiful old machines.
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    Old 09-08-2017, 12:00 AM
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    I recently bought the queen size, but haven't used it yet.
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    Yes, it makes a big difference.
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    Old 11-08-2017, 10:13 AM
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    SALE ON SILICONE MATS. $2.99!!! Aldi's has a sale on silicone mats, 16'5" X 11" for Next week starting 11/15. I know nothing about them but for 2.99 I could try it.
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    Old 11-08-2017, 10:49 AM
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    The new thing I have discovered through one of my Facebook forums is the flying carpet sled which is a very large piece of plastic. I made a hole for the needle and it is wonderful. Doesn't move, doesn't get caught up in the quilt, very slippery. there are some discussions under Links and Resources but thought I would put a link here toohttps://www.amazon.com/Flying-Carpet-Sled-BLUE/dp/B001Q8SLE2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1510166843&sr=8-1&keywords=flying+carpet+sled+blue

    I tried a big piece of vinyl, a supreme slider, and nothing. I really do think this sled thing is the best for me and my machine.
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    Old 11-08-2017, 02:17 PM
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    works great for me. it adheres to my ectension table so it is not in the way when i change the bobbin. hasn't unstuck yet. it's a keeper.
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    Old 11-08-2017, 03:01 PM
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    Originally Posted by Stitchnripper
    The new thing I have discovered through one of my Facebook forums is the flying carpet sled which is a very large piece of plastic. I made a hole for the needle and it is wonderful. Doesn't move, doesn't get caught up in the quilt, very slippery. there are some discussions under Links and Resources but thought I would put a link here toohttps://www.amazon.com/Flying-Carpet-Sled-BLUE/dp/B001Q8SLE2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1510166843&sr=8-1&keywords=flying+carpet+sled+blue

    I tried a big piece of vinyl, a supreme slider, and nothing. I really do think this sled thing is the best for me and my machine.
    I tried a sled this weekend on my Singer 201-2. It is not exactly like the flying carpet sleds, it has the slick plastic on the bottom and the part that you sit on is a thin foam. What I found was I did not have enough clearance to use my ruler foot. I did not want to order one, the shipping is more than the sled itself. I will have to check some more local stores and see if I can find the one that is just all plastic with no foam. Good thing we are coming in to winter:-)
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