MaryQuiltsTx

I used to use the leader grips and I still think they are great. But I have switched to zippers and find them to be even easier to use. It is easier on my back to sit at a table and pin to the zipper than to lean over my machine. snapping on the grips. But that strictly has to do with my back issues. Having used both, would have to say that the grips are faster but folks with hand or back issues may find them a bit trying. The zippers take a bit longer to pin in place but very easy on the back and hands. So you have to weigh the pros and cons.

I am with Sharon, I love my scoop foot. It glides over the humps, it doesn't catch and flip the edge if I happen to go a bit too far and it doesn't hang up on my appliques, which I do a lot of.

Really beautiful job on this quilt. Your FMQ is really good.

I guess the question really is...what size quilts do you make most often. I personally do not have a king size bed. No one in my family does so I do not make king size quilts so a 10 ft table is all I need. I would indeed feel cramped with a 12 ft table in a 14ft room but that is just me. Angling it would make the room seem even smaller to me. This really comes down to personal preference. Set up two chairs or tables at the width of a 12 ft table. Or spread out a sheet on the floor and fold it to the dimensions of the 12' versus the 10' table. See how much floor space it takes up. There are thread cabinets that fit under the table that will save additional floor space so that won't be too big a factor. The chances of doing a panto from the back may be slim if you are using Quilt Path but you still need to be able to get back there for maintenance and general cleaning. Map it out so you can physically see what you will be dealing with.

Wow, those are gorgeous. That must of been some stiff competition to beat out Henry, he is awesome. And Ellie is as cute as can be.

Beautiful quilt. I love how you quilted and then painted the flowers in the baskets. Great job.

Very ncely done. Your quilting compliments the quilt nicely.

I am so lucky my daughter loves quilting. I hope to pass it on to others someday. I think it is wonderful that she made this with your help.

That's the cutest quilt I have seen in awhile. The colors are so rich, it is just beautiful.

I use my scoop foot on applique all the time and it works great, it never catches on any edges at all.

The tree skirt is awesome. I love it. And both of the table runners are very pretty.

I have the stripology ruler too and it has improved my cutting tremendously. I would recommend for all the reasons Baihly did.

I have used it on both sides and so have had it facing both the front and the back of the quilt and haven't noticed any difference at all. I use it quite often.

This discussion has provided a lot of useful information. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experience.

That turned out very pretty.