This kind always got caught on the table edge, or something else, and either distorted the quilt stitch or the clamp just fell off and went clanging along the floor leaving the quilt roll to expand.
An improvement was a similar kind of clamp except it is round instead of oval. While it was a better tool, it too often caught on the machine cabinet or the table I was using to 'catch' the quilt as I pushed it through the machine making my stitching uneven.
Next came this little plastic gadget. I found some of these at a vendor's booth at a quilt show. I have never seen these since and lost track of who I bought them from. They were great...until they broke. They are a bit too rigid. I only have one left. Anyone else ever see these?
Last year I found these to try...the metal oval bicycle type clamps with a rubberized coating. The coating makes a big difference as far as snagging on table edges and staying attached to the quilt roll. But it wasn't a 'love' notion.
And finally I just found these at a local quilt shop. I LOVE these. They don't want to snag on edges and once you put them on the quilt roll, they stay put.
They come in two sizes which is nice for both baby quilts and the larger lap and bed quilts.
:o)
Disclaimer: As you know if you read my blog, I am not involved in the 'business' side of quilting. I purchased all of these clips in various places over several years and was in no way compensated for my opinion.
2 comments:
I have used some blue clips.. I can not remember the name, it has been awhile since I have used them.. But I will keep my eye open for them.. does Millers have them?
I love the name for these clips! Perfect!
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