Sharon M Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 I saw the Sharon Schamber video quite awhile ago on how to make velcro leaders.... looks like a good idea and makes some sense...but I am having trouble deciding between that and the zippers. Has anyone tried making the velcro leaders? and do you like them? I know you all love your zippers.... but could the velcro be better? She explains that you could move the velcro leaders off center every once in awhile to avoid always stretching the canvas leaders in the same place.... just curious what you all think! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Sharon I had velcro on my old rotary machine and zippers now. Both work well. I think loading is easier with the zippers though. Just not as much to line up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollyrw Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Even with zippers you don't have to load your quilt in the center. As long as you load it in the same place on all the rollers you should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon M Posted November 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 thanks Heidi, and good point Holly... I never thought of pinning to the zippers off center. Duh! Makes my decision much easier. I think I'll go with the zippers....in the long run I think it will be cheaper than buying all that velcro and canvas.... and easier too! thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocoholic Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 I find there is much more chance of not getting the velcro back exactly where it was when you took it off. This is when you have to take a quilt off to put another one on and then you go to put the first one back. It just isn't as accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanros Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 I have the zippers and love them, it is esay to get them back on in the same place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Love my zippers. Velcro gets stuck on everything, especially batting!!! Velcro wears out and as stated it doesn't always line up the way you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 I have zippers too. I agree with Connie and Shelia that Velcro gets stuck on everything and it would take more to line it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda G. Craig Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Great question, Sharon. Don't you just love all the info you get back. Always something to ponder. Thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon M Posted November 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Linda, you are so right! I think I learn something new on this forum everyday! Thanks everyone for all the replies.... The zippers are on my Santa list! How's it going in that beautiful new studio Linda?? are you quilting up a storm?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda G. Craig Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 I am having sooooo much fun! I just need a few more hours in the day so I can do more. And Christmas is creeping up so quickly, but no snow and it's really warm here, so it's hard to get in the Christmas spirit. I've got a cute little Christmas quilt for my grandson on the go and his first Christmas stocking too. Sounds like you're enjoying your machine as well! What's not to love, right?!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon M Posted November 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Oh yes Linda! I love love love my Millie! but you are right again! not enough hours in the day! I have only finished three so far, and have about 8 more tops ready... also including one for my brand new baby grandson....that will be his Christmas present too! I just can't decide how I want to quilt it! It has a great big applique bear, and I'm still afraid of going to the front of the machine! ....post pics of your grandbaby's quilt when you are done???;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francine Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 Once you venture to the front you wil never go back-try it you will like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlette Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 I agree with the ease of resetting the quilt when using zippers. I haven't used the velcro because of the reasons you all have stated. I started using zips because I got tired of sticking myself and my arthritic hands would ache after pinning 90+ pins in each leader. I always sew or chainstitch my zippers on the top and backing. It's much quicker than pinning and no bleeding involved! If I sew them on I use lightweight Superior water soluble basting thread in the bobbin. Just a quick spritz of water and the top thread picks right off! This isn't my original idea..forgot where I heard it but it works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixieqwv Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Zippers .... the quilt always goes back on exactly where it should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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