PJK Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 I have a new Millie, which I love, because I had a Classic Gammill (not even a SR). Most customers have at least 4" on either side of the quilt, but my clamps are bumping the machine and distorting the pattern, do any of you have a trick/tip that you use for this? Thank You, Phyllis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srichardson Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Hi Phyllis, Try taking a yardstick, piece of dowel or a curtain rail with curved ends and putting it under the elastic straps. When the ends rest on the bars it will raise the clamps up and out of the way. I am not sure that I have explained that very clearly so I hope that it makes sense to you. Welcome to the forum and enjoy your new machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankiequilter Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 I use curtain rods and have put a piece of pipe insulation on them to prevent the metal rods from scratching the rollers. You want to move them in close enough to lift the clamps but not raise the edge of the backing higher than the quilt sandwich. I hope that makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenniferBernard Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 I use curtain rods too. The kind that have a bend at each end. I just sewed a sleeve out of some cotton fabric to cover them so that they wouldn't scratch my rails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMALKB Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 99 cent curtain rods from Wal Mart........I wrapped strips of batting around the ends to protect my rails. I like the pipe insulation idea too ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 I also use the curtain rods. When I remove the clamps, I let one hang inside the rod and clamp the other to the elastic of the first one, on the outside of the rod. That way they balance and the clamps are easy to reach next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanbrug Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 I used small pvc pipe and put 90's on both ends. I use these so I don't have to wrap the curtain rods. They don't scratch the rollers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuiltyMama Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Would anyone be willing to post pics of your solutions? I'm a visual learner, and it's hard to picture in my mind these solutions. Y'all are the best. :-) Joni Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Would anyone be willing to post pics of your solutions? I'm a visual learner, and it's hard to picture in my mind these solutions. Y'all are the best. :-) Joni Here's a photo of mine, Joni. https://www.flickr.com/photos/larech/16752887361/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaC Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 I am spoiled by my wonderful husband who made me a set of quarter sawn oak supports. I used yard sticks for a long time and hated the metal curtain rods. Les Clamp Support by Callender Quilts, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 These are beautiful, Lisa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkl Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Rather than use the clamp ends to secure the backing, I use the opposite end (elastic end without the clamp) and pin it to the backing so the clamps don't get in the way. Leslie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cegates Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 I do the same thing as Leslie. I gave up on the clamps because they were so irritating and heavy. I stitched little squares of fabric to the ends of the elastic straps and pin these to the backing. Carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuiltGuy Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 I am spoiled by my wonderful husband who made me a set of quarter sawn oak supports. I used yard sticks for a long time and hated the metal curtain rods. Les Clamp Support by Callender Quilts, on Flickr I liked Lisa's so much I had her husband make me a set too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJK Posted March 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 You ladies are wonderful, thank you for all your ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b.glass Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Nice husband! I use curtain rods which I covered to prevent scratching my rollers. In addition, I've been using the Red Edge clamps and they work great! It took some getting used to figuring out how they work but once you do-works great. Kind of spendy though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dramaqueenB Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 I saw this in a tutorial about something unrelated and have used them ever since. No hardware necessary. Take four strips of fabric scraps about three inches wide by six to eight inches long. Fold in half the long way. Pin one short end to the batting at approximately where you would attach the clamp. then attach the clamp to the end of the strip and tighten the elastic to suit. Repeat for three other clamps. Done. When your machine gets close, the length of the fabric strip insulates you from running into the clamp. Cheap, easy, movable. Good luck with any of these great suggestions! Beth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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