Freemotion quilting in humid weather?

Free motion slider. it's made of silicone. like a plastic sheet.
really slick! works great and not too expensive.

amy in CNY

PS: good job on the quitting smoking!!! you keep up the good work,
girl.!!!!

No tips for you. But congrats on the 12 days!!!

Donna in NE La.

"amy in CNY" wrote in message
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Free motion slider. it's made of silicone. like a plastic sheet.
really slick! works great and not too expensive.


I was going to suggest that as well. I just bought the 'Supreme Slider' (a
newer version) at my LQS - but haven't tried quilting yet. It's size does
seem perfect for my Bernina table extension - no need to cut it.

When I googled for it, I came up with a link that also shows a silicone mat
that is heat resistant and can be used for fusible appliqué as well. It is a
bit bigger than the other. I suspect it would be great if you had a cabinet
that lowers the machine to be even with the table.

http://softexpressions.com/software/...SewingMach.php


Lisa in NJ

On May 15, 11:27*am, "L" wrote:
"amy in CNY" wrote in ...

Free motion slider. it's made of silicone. like a plastic sheet.
really slick! works great and not too expensive.

I was going to suggest that as well. I just bought the 'Supreme Slider' (a
newer version) at my LQS - but haven't tried quilting yet. It's size does
seem perfect for my Bernina table extension - no need to cut it.

When I googled for it, I came up with a link that also shows a silicone mat
that is heat resistant and can be used for fusible appliqué as well. It is a
bit bigger than the other. I suspect it would be great if you had a cabinet
that lowers the machine to be even with the table.

http://softexpressions.com/software/...SewingMach.php

Lisa in NJ

i put that site in my favorites, i'm at work, so i cant play too much
on my lunch hour....but i like that...i'll look when i get home...cant
have too many goodies!!

amy in CNY

I had the original "slider" which I loved - except for the fact that it
had to be taped down. Blasted tape kept coming undone at the worst
moments. So then I switched to the larger "sewslip" which you see at
the link below. I really like how it doesn't need tape and I like the
larger size since my machine extension is big. (I didn't realize that
it was heat resistant too - that could come in handy). I see that the
newest version of the "slider' also does away with tape.

Allison


L wrote:
"amy in CNY" wrote in message
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Free motion slider. it's made of silicone. like a plastic sheet.
really slick! works great and not too expensive.


I was going to suggest that as well. I just bought the 'Supreme Slider' (a
newer version) at my LQS - but haven't tried quilting yet. It's size does
seem perfect for my Bernina table extension - no need to cut it.

When I googled for it, I came up with a link that also shows a silicone mat
that is heat resistant and can be used for fusible appliqué as well. It is a
bit bigger than the other. I suspect it would be great if you had a cabinet
that lowers the machine to be even with the table.

http://softexpressions.com/software/...SewingMach.php


Lisa in NJ



"amy in CNY" wrote in message
...
Free motion slider. it's made of silicone. like a plastic sheet.
really slick! works great and not too expensive.


I was going to suggest that as well. I just bought the 'Supreme Slider' (a
newer version) at my LQS - but haven't tried quilting yet. It's size does
seem perfect for my Bernina table extension - no need to cut it.

When I googled for it, I came up with a link that also shows a silicone mat
that is heat resistant and can be used for fusible appliqué as well. It is a
bit bigger than the other. I suspect it would be great if you had a cabinet
that lowers the machine to be even with the table.

http://softexpressions.com/software/...SewingMach.php


Lisa in NJ

On May 14, 3:58*pm, "Leslie & The Furbabies in MO."
wrote:
It's a beautiful 'soft' spring day here in MO. *I love this weather,
but..... my quilt sandwich feels like it's sticking to my sm bed and it's
not moving nicely for me. *It's not warm enough for the air conditioning to
kick in and de-humidify the house and having the windows open is a wonderful
treat for me so even if I lost my mind and bought a de-humidifier I would
really miss the fresh air.

Has anybody got some tricks to make the sandwich slide more smoothly? *I
can't wait for the weather to change- *I need this quilt done in less than
two weeks. * Yikes!

Leslie (Day #12 of NOT smoking! *WOOHOOOOOOOO!!!!!) *& The Furbabies in MO.

I have no idea about any tricks to help you, but wanted to comment on
your not smoking for 12 days....CONGRATULATIONS and keep it up!
Launie, in Oregon

Tape it down really well....I actually sewed it to the back of my quilt
because mine wasn't!
Mary




"L" wrote in message
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"amy in CNY" wrote in message
...
Free motion slider. it's made of silicone. like a plastic sheet.
really slick! works great and not too expensive.


I was going to suggest that as well. I just bought the 'Supreme Slider' (a
newer version) at my LQS - but haven't tried quilting yet. It's size does
seem perfect for my Bernina table extension - no need to cut it.

When I googled for it, I came up with a link that also shows a silicone
mat
that is heat resistant and can be used for fusible appliqué as well. It is
a
bit bigger than the other. I suspect it would be great if you had a
cabinet
that lowers the machine to be even with the table.

http://softexpressions.com/software/...SewingMach.php


Lisa in NJ

One thing that might help- if you have some waxed paper tear off a sheet and
rub it over the machine and table where the fabric touches. When I was a kid
we used to sit on a piece of waxed paper on the slide when it was sticky
from humidity and/or sweaty kids, and after 2-3 trips down the slide it was
smooth sliding again. Or- you could try furniture dusting spray wax- Pledge
or that kind- not the oily kind like Liquid Gold. That seems to leave a
slicker surface. I'd try the wax paper first, though.
HTH
Jane in NE Ohio- Might get to stop at Mary Jo's in Gastonia next week, The
"Card" is all warmed up & ready to go! Yee-Hah!!

P.S. Congrats on 12 smoke-free days!

"simpleseven" wrote in message
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On May 14, 3:58 pm, "Leslie & The Furbabies in MO."
wrote:
It's a beautiful 'soft' spring day here in MO. I love this weather,
but..... my quilt sandwich feels like it's sticking to my sm bed and it's
not moving nicely for me. It's not warm enough for the air conditioning to
kick in and de-humidify the house and having the windows open is a
wonderful
treat for me so even if I lost my mind and bought a de-humidifier I would
really miss the fresh air.

Has anybody got some tricks to make the sandwich slide more smoothly? I
can't wait for the weather to change- I need this quilt done in less than
two weeks. Yikes!

Leslie (Day #12 of NOT smoking! WOOHOOOOOOOO!!!!!) & The Furbabies in MO.

I have no idea about any tricks to help you, but wanted to comment on
your not smoking for 12 days....CONGRATULATIONS and keep it up!
Launie, in Oregon