Has anyone used this? I saw it at www.jhittlesewing.com. I'm just starting to (try to) quilt on my sewing machine and wondered if this would be a good investment????

Thanks for your input.

This QUILT HALO sits on top of your fabric, and the rubbery edge keeps fabric taut with minimal pressure.

Easy on the hands - you just slide your quilting around with gentle pressure.

Designed by Sharon Schamber, author, teacher and master quilter

It seems like it would work very well, as long as your machine is recessed. I haven't tried that yet, I've always used an embroidery hoop, bet this'll be faster to 'load'.
let us know how it goes.

There have been mixed reviews here on the board on this tool. Some found it helpful, but most said that gloves worked better.....:D:D:D

Thanks so much, amma. I should have done a search before I asked!

Here's a video of it from youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpmMYIDCrZw

It shows the designer, Sharon Schamber using it. I did buy it, and although I am still a beginner with FMQ, find this makes it easier. You do need to have the Supreme Slider or the like to work with it.

I've also got gloves, and if I am sewing in the ditch, or grids, will use them instead. For FMQ, thus far I prefer the Halo & Slider combination.

I have the halo and the supreme slider. It has helped with my FMQ. I took the class with the lady that developed the slider, and she was fantastic. A lot depends on practice. Remember, practice makes perfect. I am glad that I invested in both the slider and the halo.

i use the halo/slider quite often and think its a great product.

I have really enjoyed doing crayon quilts this past year. Does anyone have any ideas for resources for horse pcitures that can be easily traced - specifically looking for cowgirls on horses or barrel racers?

coloring book pages are great for applique and other techniques :D:D:D

Here is the results of a google search

http://www.google.com/search?sourcei...coloring+pages

I appreciate your help. The coloring page for the barrel racer is cute. My little great niece is six and adores horses. I am excited to trace this on the fabric and add the color. So many ideas..........so little time.