Dave-Jane Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 I thought I was the only finger stabber in the bunch! LOL ---2pints low Dave Lynda let us know how they work please--Thanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newellyn Posted June 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 I just ordered them. Now to wait for the very sloooow UPS to get them cross country. I have one on the frame now that is going to be there for awhile so I guess the wait won't matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newellyn Posted June 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 I just ordered them. Now to wait for the very sloooow UPS to get them cross country. I have one on the frame now that is going to be there for awhile so I guess the wait won't matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 A few people on another list I frequent bought some. They seem to work okay, but are not without their drawbacks, mainly a bump where the dowels meet. I think Renae Haddadin got a set. I guess it depends on what you're after. Speed? Yep, they work great. Totally flat, no bump quilt? Might need a little extra tweaking. Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 A few people on another list I frequent bought some. They seem to work okay, but are not without their drawbacks, mainly a bump where the dowels meet. I think Renae Haddadin got a set. I guess it depends on what you're after. Speed? Yep, they work great. Totally flat, no bump quilt? Might need a little extra tweaking. Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaii Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 Originally posted by newellyn I just ordered them. Now to wait for the very sloooow UPS to get them cross country. I have one on the frame now that is going to be there for awhile so I guess the wait won't matter. What is the price and how long are they?? Thanks, Lynda!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaii Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 Originally posted by newellyn I just ordered them. Now to wait for the very sloooow UPS to get them cross country. I have one on the frame now that is going to be there for awhile so I guess the wait won't matter. What is the price and how long are they?? Thanks, Lynda!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Sparrow Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 Originally posted by Linda S A few people on another list I frequent bought some. They seem to work okay, but are not without their drawbacks, mainly a bump where the dowels meet. I think Renae Haddadin got a set. I guess it depends on what you're after. Speed? Yep, they work great. Totally flat, no bump quilt? Might need a little extra tweaking. Linda what do you mean exactly by a 'bump'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Sparrow Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 Originally posted by Linda S A few people on another list I frequent bought some. They seem to work okay, but are not without their drawbacks, mainly a bump where the dowels meet. I think Renae Haddadin got a set. I guess it depends on what you're after. Speed? Yep, they work great. Totally flat, no bump quilt? Might need a little extra tweaking. Linda what do you mean exactly by a 'bump'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieBrewer Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 Would they hold Minkee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieBrewer Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 Would they hold Minkee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carreen Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 I noticed on utube that there were no seams that they had along the top or bottom. If you have seams and it's thicker there, I wonder how they hold. I would like to think that it's the best thing since sliced bread but I have my doubts. I'll be waiting for you to give a report Lynda. Carreen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carreen Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 I noticed on utube that there were no seams that they had along the top or bottom. If you have seams and it's thicker there, I wonder how they hold. I would like to think that it's the best thing since sliced bread but I have my doubts. I'll be waiting for you to give a report Lynda. Carreen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocoholic Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 I am interested as well, however, I don't think I would use them for the top, as it appears that they take more of a bite than the 1/4" that I pin and for the top that would mean that I wouldn't be quilting as close to the edge as I like. But for the backing, they look like they would be super. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocoholic Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 I am interested as well, however, I don't think I would use them for the top, as it appears that they take more of a bite than the 1/4" that I pin and for the top that would mean that I wouldn't be quilting as close to the edge as I like. But for the backing, they look like they would be super. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 Lynda, awaiting your opinion. they look interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 Lynda, awaiting your opinion. they look interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newellyn Posted June 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 I received the set the other day. I was under the impression that they came with a short leader that the dowels inserted into but not the case. The instructions said to insert the dowels into the 3/4" hem in most leaders, Millie's do not have that hem. I had planned to just sew a set of zippers to the short leader provided sooo back to the drawing board. I had to make trip to Astoria for some canvas. Now I have to make a set of leaders and then go back to plan A and sew my extra zippers to them. I currently have a very large, I know unusual for me, intricate quilt on the frame that will take awhile to do. I'll have to turn this one for the side borders so before I do that I'll install the new system and try it out. I'll update as soon as that happens but it will be a bit. At least until after the 4th when the multitudes will be here for the weekend and I'll be cooking:cool: And-- I'll be able to demonstrate at the Moxie's here in August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newellyn Posted June 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 I received the set the other day. I was under the impression that they came with a short leader that the dowels inserted into but not the case. The instructions said to insert the dowels into the 3/4" hem in most leaders, Millie's do not have that hem. I had planned to just sew a set of zippers to the short leader provided sooo back to the drawing board. I had to make trip to Astoria for some canvas. Now I have to make a set of leaders and then go back to plan A and sew my extra zippers to them. I currently have a very large, I know unusual for me, intricate quilt on the frame that will take awhile to do. I'll have to turn this one for the side borders so before I do that I'll install the new system and try it out. I'll update as soon as that happens but it will be a bit. At least until after the 4th when the multitudes will be here for the weekend and I'll be cooking:cool: And-- I'll be able to demonstrate at the Moxie's here in August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewlinzi Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 Friends of mine who got these at mqx think they are brilliant... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewlinzi Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 Friends of mine who got these at mqx think they are brilliant... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 Hi Debbie!! Welcome!! This is so much fun, isn't it???!! linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 I just watched the video. Looks very interesting, but do dowel rods come 12 ' long? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newellyn Posted July 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 Hi Debbie, Welcome to the forum. You will never find a more helpful group of friends. Linda, the dowels do not come 12' long. There are actually 3 4' dowels for each leader. They come with little shrink wrap thingies that join them together. You heat them with a hairdryer to shrink them in place. Still working on my big project so haven't gotten to attach them yet. I'll be out of the studio until next week now. Have a great 4th everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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