Quilting Heidi Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Hi all I just wanted to let you know that I got these about a month ago and I really like them a lot. They are much easier to clip on and off and because the yare 6" wide they hold the backing very nicely. I bought two sets so that I have 12" held and that leads to a whole lot less problems with getting puckers on the back. I had one that broke mysteriously and I emailed the maker. I had a response in a couple of hours and they mailed me out a new clamp no questions asked! I hadn't even bought them directly from him, instead ordered from Kingsmen quilts. I love vendors that stand behind their product! Fantastic customer service! I had my replacement in 3 days. I think it was just one of those weird defects that caused it to break. They are very light but sturdy! I just wanted to share. Here is the site for Kingsmen: http://www.kmquiltingsupply.com/Parts/GLClamps.asp Here is the site for direct: http://www.quiltersparadiseesc.com/Online%20Shopping/Longarm-Midarm%20Accessories.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Heidi, It is so nice to hear of good customer service - it sure makes all the differance doesn't it! Vicki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 I have had these since last year during MQS. My friend Linda Card brought them to me and I love 'em. I use yard sticks to keep my base from hitting the clamps and have found that if I clip them on up-side down they hold the quilt flatter....does that makes sense...I know what I mean...but I'm not sure it computes on paper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 I have a set and love them. Mine are black however. Don't know if they changed the color. Dianne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted March 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Dianne - One of my sets is red and one is black. Mary Beth - I'll have to try that and see if it makes a difference. I use a curtain rod but don't find that I have to have it near as close to them as I did with the other clamps. I love how they grip the backing fabric and don't come off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 I have a black and red set and love them. I went through many clamps and love these best. I use curtain rods also, my yardsticks kept falling off or moving. Mary Beth, I'm going to try your suggestions on using them upside down which does make sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbigailE Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Glad to knkow you liked them. I have them and don't find that they grip at all. I loved the service from Kingsmen, just not the product. Wonder why mine are so light and don't really grip? I was disappointed at the $ I spent. I had not seen them first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted March 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Abigail, I'd contact the maker. He is wonderful and they should grip. Mine grip great and I normally only attach to the backer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbigailE Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Will do, thanks for the nudge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramona-quilter Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Yes, I love my clamps. Sue and Mark own Quliter's Paradise in Escondido. They have a wonderful shop, big class room, rental Accu-Cut, rental longarm (Gammill). Sue quilts and Mark makes tools that help sure quilt. I saw the clamps one day when I was in Sue's shop. I bought 2 sets, a red and a black. So lightwieght. I use the red set closest to the takeup roller and the black closest to me. The different color just helps me figure out where to clamp. I heard from LindaR that these are available at E.E Schenk in Portland if you have a tax-id. I am currently one of the longarm testers for another of Mark's inventions. It promises to make loading a quilt so much easier. That is all I will say. Patent is pending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Linda, I know you can't say anything more, but do you like the invention so far? I swear, loading still takes me forever. Will it work with zippers?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltermidwife Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Does anyone who bought at show last year (MQS) remember who carried them? I would like to purchase them this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Chris, Linda brought them to me, but I bet a vendor will have them this year, they seem to be more popular now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 You can get the directly from Linda: 1451 Montiel Road Suite 140 Escondido, California 92026 760-738-9677 www.quiltersparadiseesc.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 I think Chris is trying to avoid shipping to England...she can just stick them in her husband's suitcase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted March 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 You can ask Kingsmen if they will have them. That is where I bought mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Kingsmen doesn't come to MQS any more...they did at one time, but they were not there last year...I love them, I wish they would come back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted March 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Mary Beth, I just assumed since they were at MQX they were definitely at MQS. I love their booth too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 I was so disappointed when they did not show up at MQS - I buy a lot of stuff from them...in fact most of my supplies come from them. The one thing about the vendors at MQS last year - that was disappointing was that no one had panto patterns - what's up with that? Not everyone is computerized.....That was one of the things I liked about Kingsmen...they had pantos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted March 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Mary Beth, You just need to come in for a visit to MQX! You could fly into Albany NY. It is only a 3 hour drive and Bonnie and I will both be going! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoreW Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 I've been looking at these clamps on Kingsmen's website. They also have something called Feather Light clamps that they claim you can quilt right up to. Has anyone tried these? Yardsticks or curtain rods under the straps? Is that how you keep from hitting the clamps? I've been taking them off when I get too close, but THAT isn't always a good idea! Lore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted March 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Lore, Yup that is how you avoid them catching! LOL cheap solution. I think the curtain rods are like under $2 each. Just get one that is wide enough to hook over the top! Walla! The advantage to these is that you can roll without taking the curtain rods off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Originally posted by LoreW I've been looking at these clamps on Kingsmen's website. They also have something called Feather Light clamps that they claim you can quilt right up to. Has anyone tried these? Yardsticks or curtain rods under the straps? Is that how you keep from hitting the clamps? I've been taking them off when I get too close, but THAT isn't always a good idea! Lore Yes, Lore, I have tried the Feather Light clamps. My hands are not very strong so the big orange clamps that come with the APQS machines are just too hard to use for me. Then I bought the Feather Light clamps and they felt cheezy, cheap and flimsy...sorry...I'm a tell ya what I think kind of gal But Linda gave me the Grip Lite Clamps and I really like them. They do grip and they are light weight and with a yard stick and the clamp upside down they work perfect for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoreW Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 "Then I bought the Feather Light clamps and they felt cheezy, cheap and flimsy...sorry...I'm a tell ya what I think kind of gal But Linda gave me the Grip Lite Clamps and I really like them. They do grip and they are light weight and with a yard stick and the clamp upside down they work perfect for me. " That's why I asked! They looked flimsy - like they might not grip very well. I'll go with the Grip Lite clamps and yardsticks or curtain rods then! Thanks! Lore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 I had a hard time with them slipping off the edge of the quilt sandwich. The strap is not elastic so no stretch...when you clip them to the quilt sandwich, then fasten them in your little doo-hicky on the table...you have to leave some slack or them pull right off. Just don't like 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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