Busy Quilting Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 I don't have my red snappers yet, but do those with them think they would be a usable alternative to clamp the sides of their quilt tops. Make a mini casing say 12" long for each side. then have a 12" piece of the clip and rod to go over the backing fabric. All of this held by the hard to open Orange pony clamps. I had been using the snap clip frame from my embroidery days to do this. Or will there be too much weight in this? Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srichardson Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Lyn, I just recently took a class from Sue Pattan and she uses something similar made from PVC piping. Someone in the class found the side clamps available at www.thecalicokitten.com. I intend to order some and give them a try as I have trouble opening the orange clamps on my Millie. Sue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Lyn I'm not sure how it would work. I got the Grip Lite clams, 2 sets and I love them. They are about 6" wide and grip nicely but don't weight much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busy Quilting Posted February 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 It was purely a thought. I will wait until I get mine and then see if I have anything left over to play with as I float all my tops and have taken the quilt top roller off the front of my machine so will have a few spare feet. Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaLKB Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 I bought the Grip Lite clamps, too. Soooooo much easier to use and they hold a longer bite of fabric, so it stays more even. I never did like the clamps that came with my Millie. Too hard to squeeze open - especially left handed. The Grip Lite are lightweight too, so they don't pull down on the edge of the quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutz4quilting Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Hi ladies So I need to know where do you get these grip lite clamps from???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srichardson Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Hi Susan, Here is the link for the clamps you are interested in. http://www.quiltersparadiseesc.com/Online%20Shopping/Longarm-Midarm%20Accessories.php Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinneaMarie Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 That's what I have! Love them. I have 2 pairs, one for each side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgroby Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Instead of buying the Grip Lite Clamps - I go to Bed, Bath and Beyond and buy the Oxo Good Grip Clamps at 2 for 4.99 - 20% off coupon = cheap + awesome! These are fabulous. I've used them for years. Long before the Grip Lites came out, the Oxo's were out and doing a great business...from me anyway They look almost the same. Good Grip Clamps have a hole in the handle to put in velcro or elastic...I have a combo velcro with a strip of elastic. They really hold well onto the sides of fabric due to the rubber strip on the inside. Check them out. Debbie in Austin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbams Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 Renae Haddadin now sells the Red-E- Edge to hold the sides of your quilt. I ordered them when I got my Red Snappers, and love the whole system. http://quiltsonthecorner.com/inc/sdetail/204/8118. They come in 12", 16" and 19" sizes. I decided to just get the 12" for my Freedom, and they do a great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbz98236 Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 I use the pvc pipes and like them very much. I got mine from an apqs dealer in TX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieBrewer Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 I use the plastic that came w/bolts of fabric wrapped around them and made my own. They are very light and I love them. I just used the band saw to remove a portion of the round part and slip that on top of the whole round piece. Because they have such a thin wall they will break when stepped on but hey, I just need to learn to be a little more careful. They are 12" long and the top piece is 14 so it is easy to snap them apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie H Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Lyn, a couple of years ago I bought these from Target to use as side clamps. http://bananaseal.com/ They are a lot like the Red Snappers. After using them for a short while, I switched back to using my clamps from Quilter's Paradise that others have posted about. I think the bananaseal ones work better when you don't have a lot of extra side fabric as they don't hook up on the machine or base plate as easily, but the ease of using the Quilter's Paradise claims won out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmland Quilter Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Love my Grip Lite clamps. I heard about them on this forum and am glad I followed up on the advice. I bought 2 sets one red and one black. The black ones I attach toward the back of the frame and the red to the front. Now when I roll the quilt there are no tangled straps because I know which one goes where. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyJack Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 I got the ones that the red snapper lady sold and I can't even get them open to get them om the side of the quilt. I opened and shut them a couple of times like she David to do but they are still hard so I haven't. Used them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyJack Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 I got the ones that the red snapper lady sold and I can't even get them open to get them om the side of the quilt. I opened and shut them a couple of times like she David to do but they are still hard so I haven't. Used them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenquilts Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 I bought renaes side clamps, if I did it again I would buy the biggest side clamps she makes. I only bought 12 inch. I probably will order them soon and just replace what I already bought they clamp pretty evenly and easily. I have RA and had some trouble in the very beginning but they eased up very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaC Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 I love the Grip Lite clamps and use two on each side; I leave a small gap in the middle that I can get my machine through without removing the clamps. Renee's clamps are too long for this but I know people that like them as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleksich Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 I'm like Debbie from Austin, I love them, cheap and easy to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisae Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 I love the Red E Edge clamps from Renae Haddadin. I originally bought the 19" clamps, but there are times those are too long. I am thinking of buying two sets of 12" clamps when I go to HMQS. I love how they hold the backing really flat and straight the entire length of the side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 I too use the Red E Edge from Renae. LOVE mine as well!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltedsunflower Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Really like the Red E Edge - after they get used a few times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fineseams Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 Jen, Sent you a U2U I have the longest ones and would like to sell them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 Are you counting or keeping track of comments regarding what may be ---or may not be a good side clamp? If so, I vote for the "Grip Lite" clamps. I have two clamps on each side of the quilt. I've been using them for a long time and they have not lost any of their gripping function. I don't know what the "gripping" part of the clamps is, I just know that I can literally grip a 1/4 " inch or even 1/8th" of an inch of edge of the fabric, and the Grip Lites will stay there! Holding the fabric taunt! They are easy to open too....So many side clamps are time consuming and difficult to open, and some don't hold well. Or they are too big, or too small or whatever---Grip Lites fit the bill for everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenquilts Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 Bonnie, I just saw you u2u and sent you one back:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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