KathyA Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 I am using leader grips, which replace the need to pin or baste. I have found that the backing gets taken up more in the quilt, with the longer the quilt the more pronounced the difference. I'm looking to see if it's just my imagination or is anyone using this new clip system and finding the same thing? I think the bulk from the plastic clip that runs the length of the roller causes the backing to pull up more, which would make sense to me. While this will differ based on the density of the quilting I am still finding I'm closer to the edge than I had been in the past. Love the clipping rather than the pinning or having to baste but am interested in others experiences. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 I have the leader mate system and I can't for the life of me figure out how the heck these are supposed to be better than pins. They are totally awkward and I feel like I'd have an easier time bathing a cat!! I have yet to actually get a quilt on the frame with this product, although I'm sure it is just me being uncoordinated. Tracey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewcrazy4quilting Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 No experience with clipping here. I'm a pinner or a floater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newellyn Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 I totally love my leadergrips. I am not sure what you are describing about your backing. Are you saying your quilting draws the backing up more with leadergrips than pins? I can't imagine how that could make any difference. Both ends of the backing are secured to the leaders whichever method you use. I use my leadergrips to secure the backing and float my tops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyA Posted August 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 I love using the leadergrip system as well. Cuts my load time in half though they are awkward to work with until you figure out a system that works for you. Regarding the backing - the quilting is not drawing up the backing. The bulk of the leadergrip on the take-up roller results in the backing pulling up more as I roll. The last 2 very large (110"+) quilts is when I noticed it. And it's about an inch or two inches difference from when i used the zippers only. Could be my imagination...you never know what's going on up there..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Kathy, that does make sense. I don't own the leader grips (yet), in fact, I am seriously thinking of getting them. Since you are using a "bulkier" method of attaching your fabric to your leaders (the grips themselves) yes, they would definitly increase the circumfrance of your leader roller. I have thought of that, but I didn't know how much extra it rolled up that first roll around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyA Posted August 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Thanks. Thought I might be going a bit nuts. The leader grips are great. My friend Stacie used them and I was reluctant at first due to the number of zippers I had already purchased - but then decided to give it a try and am so glad she kept telling me to. Someone on this list mentioned how they had attached them and I used their method of making myself a zip on leader for the grip system. Now if my customer has given me a shorter back than I can use with the grip system I just use a zipper (usually just on the bottom of the backing) - not the gripper leader zip. It's great. Well worth the investment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Are you talking about the system that uses the dowel rods? I have that system but haven't installed yet. I have to sew a pocket for the rods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newellyn Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 OK, I get it, what you are saying the extra circumference of the take up roller uses more length of backing. I guess I hadn't noticed because I always allow plenty length for backing. I then use the leftovers for the hanging sleeve. Since I only quilt for me I am not depending on what a customer brings to me. I can see where that might be an issue when they don't allow for that. It might just take a notice to them to add a couple of inches of length to your requirement. I still really love my leadergrips. No more loss of blood. And I am up and raring to go very quickly. As for awkwardness, I guess for once in my life I chanced upon a system that works for me from the get go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyA Posted August 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 yes, that's the system. if you currently use zippers then make a 6-8" width of canvas with a zipper on one side and the pocket on the other. This way you zip on the grip/dowel rod part when loading and revert back to just the zipper when needed. Works great. I just found a good use for the tube my PatternGrid came in too. I tied it to the tressel under my APQS table (long ways) and have the long plastic clips that go onto the dowel in the tube, keeps them out of the way when not in use but readily available, neat and tidy. It's amazing all the different things I've learned and adapted over the last 7 years. Life is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 mine is not the leader grip it is the leader mate. the fabric fits into a channel and these little clips are supposed to hold the fabric. uuuggghhh. andy one use this system?? got any advice? the dowel system looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieBrewer Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Tracey-I'd love to watch you bathe a cat. Last time I tried that the cat was sick but still strong enough to get the blood flowing from me. I'm not a pinner because I would bleed to death. I chain stitch on my old Singer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Originally posted by MarieBrewer Tracey-I'd love to watch you bathe a cat. Last time I tried that the cat was sick but still strong enough to get the blood flowing from me. LOL this really brings back some old memories. Right after hubby and I were married (more than 29 years ago) we found a stray kitty and I told hubby that kitty needed a bath. Being the dutiful husband he said, "Sure." I told him to wait while I got the water ready and then he could bring her in. Well when that kitty heard the water she turned around and nailed his with all 4 paws in the chest and sides. The words coming out of his mouth were not pretty! Never did I get him to bath a cat again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeke Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Boy, I must be in the stone age. Does anyone have a picture of this system that doesn't need pins. zeke............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Sparrow Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Zeke, http://leadergrips.com I ordered a month ago and am still waiting for them to show up in my mailbox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newellyn Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 Boy Matt, have you checked with them? I got mine in two days after ordering it. I am still just lovin them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Dinsmore Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 Matt, I would check too. I ordered mine and got a nice little e-mail telling me that they were on vacation and that upon returning home they would sent them....I got them 3 day later. Maybe something happen to your order. Lori Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cblevins Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 I got that same email about vacation and waited over 3 weeks and finally contacted them to complain. They came 4 days later. You should check on them Matt. I love mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltlover03 Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 I am waiting for mine too Matt, they were just shipped on the 20th or so as they came back from vacation and had to stock inventory. Should be any day now. I also ordered in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jhend Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 Has anyone tried the LeaterMate Quilt Mounting System? These seems to may work better, not sure. www.quiltersparadiseesc.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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