KerriM Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 I think I want to try quilt clamps and wanted to know how everyone liked them? I found some at Lakeside Quilt Co. (tannish color). Does anyone have these and do they hold well enough to do a quick quilting area? Thanks for any input. Kerri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 i have white ones that i believe are just pvc pipe that is cut into 4" segments and slit open so you can slide them over the sandwich and the bars. i use them alot for areas that i missed or minor repairs.... i also like them for when i am practicing. saves times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KerriM Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Meg, if I use PVC pipe, do you know how big the opening (circle part) is to fit over the bars? Like 2, 3 or 4"? And is the slit about a 1/2" or so? I think I'll go and buy PVC and have DH cut it for me. I just need to know the specifics. Thanks, Kerri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KerriM Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 I forgot to say I have a Milli, if that makes any difference in the size of the PVC pipe. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonequilting75 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Hi Kerri, I also have had DH make clamps for me with PVC pipe. Mine are 4" long and the slit is about 3/4" wide. I had some cut with a wider slit (1 1/2" to 2") but they do not hold as well if you are reloading for missed areas or putting a practice piece on. Also DH round the corners so you do not scratch yourself on the corners. DH used tin snips for this. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KerriM Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Thanks Lee. Do you how wide the PVC was? Like a 3" or 4" pipe in the opening? Thanks. Kerri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonequilting75 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Hi Kerri, I have a Nolting machine and I am not a home to measure the size of pipe DH used. I think the pipe comes in standard sizes....Guessing I think we used about a 2 1/2" pipe...measure the circumference of the bar you want to use it on and take the measurement to the hardware store. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anita Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 I don't remember the diameter of it, but found plastic/PVC pipes used for whole house vacuum systems at the local vacuum cleaner sales/repair shop. I do remember it was significantly cheaper than other PVC pipe. Anita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleksich Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Hi, I use them alot for smaller quilts, when you don't have to advance to many times. I find them more time comsuming on larger quilts. I would rather spend the time pinning onto the leaders than more clamps every time time I need to advance. I do use a 4" PVC pipe, they already had the slit in them when I brought them at the hardware store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerriVB Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 I use the cardboard tube that the batting comes rolled on. I cut it into about 10" long pieces and cut a slit the long ways--works great and FREE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 I bought mine from Donita Reeves website. (they're listed under machine quilting supplies) They were $29, but I couldn't find thin PVC where I live and didn't want to wait for a trip to "town" to try to find it. I love them and use them all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KerriM Posted September 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 I found some PVC pipe that I already had but I was not thinking about how thin it has to be. This pipe looks a little thick. Does it have to be pretty thin to be able to fit over the quilt and bars? I guess so it's more flexible? Hope someone has the info on this. Kerri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norma H Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 I bought my PVC clips from Dave and Jane - came 8 in the package. forget the price. They work well, especially when I need them to hold a quilt on the diagonal. www.countryquiltsncrafts.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 I'm with Terri and cut a cardboard core from batting into about 6 lengths and with a serrated knife cut out about 1/2" and it fits perfectly. I did put masking tape on the cut edges so that it would hold up. Best part is that it costs $0.00 and that is a very good price.:P:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieBrewer Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 I also went to a central vac store. The pipe they game me was clear and the thin wall PVC. They didn't charge me so I made 8 small pieces that are about 3" long. I just used sandpaper to sand the rough edges. They're great!!! I used my table saw to cut out a portion of the tube before I cut it into smaller pieces. I know it's 2 or 2 1/2 inches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busy Quilting Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 I have PVC pipe holders my husband made for me. Internal diameter of the pipe is 2 3/8" and pipe is 1/8" thick. He cut a slice 1 1/2" across for the opening. They were cut into 3" long segments. Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 I use our very own Dave-Jane's clamps. They are super great. I float all my quilts and use the clamps to hold the quilt firm. I also use two to ensure my quilt is rolling square (put them on the bar at the end of the quilt). Dave and Jane's clamps come in 2 sizes and are very reasonable in price. These clamps are sturdy and fit perfect. All sides of the clamps are smooth, which isn't always true when cutting your own PVC. http://www.countryquiltsncrafts.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KerriM Posted September 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 Thanks for everyones advice. I have some cardboard that I will try and if that doesn't work then maybe try the PVC as well. But I'm glad to have the websites to order some if I need too. It sound like it's a great tool for quickly fixing problem quilting. Thanks again. Kerri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 Hi Terry, I use the cut Cardboard Tubing as well! I cut mine into 5 in. segments with a 1.5 slits. I also use these segments on my middle leader roller as guides for keeping my quilt rolling evenly. The ones I have been using are over a year old and show no signs of wearing out. Free is good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaLKB Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 I use the Cardboard tubes as well. I just cut mine in half, so a nice long section that really grips the quilt top evenly. I'll use 2 or 3 sections, depending on how big the quilt is. I'm thinking next time I cut a tube that I will wrap the whole thing in duct tape first, then cut it. That will give a little more stability and keep the tube from coming apart at the seams. A friend has the older style table with smaller roller bars. She actually used a tube from wrapping paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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