loraquilts Posted October 27, 2021 Report Share Posted October 27, 2021 Hello. Does anyone know what I'm talking about? .... On my current quilting machine I have a pair of metal bars by Hartley that go over the rollers to hold up the side clamps. My new Millie 30 is due to arrive on Tuesday and I'd like to get bars for that machine also, but I don't remember what they are called. I've searched the web and can't find a Hartley website that deals with quilting. Ugh. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueD Posted October 27, 2021 Report Share Posted October 27, 2021 I'd recommend cheap curtain rods like these. Spend <$10 on a couple these the next time you're near a hardware store/Target/Walmart. Or find wooden yardsticks. https://www.homedepot.com/p/28-in-48-in-Single-Curtain-Rod-in-White-869465/309976524?MERCH=REC-_-pipsem-_-309976880-_-309976524-_-N& Or spend $55 (+shipping) on these which are ridiculously overpriced and probably why they're hard to find. https://www.aquilterschoice.com/shop/NotionsLongarm-Supplies/p/Clamp-Supports---Millie-Freddie-Lucey-MY-19-machines-Set-of-2-x50172110.htm If you want the "worktable" (the Lenni version they sell is $135) - get a couple of the curtain rods and attach (gorilla glue, painters tape, nut & bolt) a piece of plexiglass from your local hardware store on top of them. You'll spend at most probably $25. HelenS and dbams 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srichardson Posted October 27, 2021 Report Share Posted October 27, 2021 I have those too and don't know what they are called. Hartley Badger died several years ago so they probably aren't being made any more. You might try contacting Marilyn Badger to ask her if they are still being produced or check with APQS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbams Posted October 28, 2021 Report Share Posted October 28, 2021 I use curtain rods and they work great! I made a muslin sleeve for each of them so they won't scratch my rollers, and since the sleeves are sewn closed on both ends, they keep the curtain rods from "growing" and falling apart. SueD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loraquilts Posted October 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2021 Sue, do have any idea how I can contact Marilyn Badger? I've used curtain rods before and attached a baking tray to two curtain rods as a work table. It was okay, but not the greatest. I really like the Hartley rods that I have and would like to get a set or two for my Millie 30. Any other ideas are also appreciated. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueD Posted October 28, 2021 Report Share Posted October 28, 2021 5 hours ago, loraquilts said: Sue, do have any idea how I can contact Marilyn Badger? I've used curtain rods before and attached a baking tray to two curtain rods as a work table. It was okay, but not the greatest. I really like the Hartley rods that I have and would like to get a set or two for my Millie 30. Any other ideas are also appreciated. Thanks https://www.aquilterschoice.com/shop/NotionsLongarm-Supplies/p/Clamp-Supports---Millie-Freddie-Lucey-MY-19-machines-Set-of-2-x50172110.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueD Posted October 28, 2021 Report Share Posted October 28, 2021 14 hours ago, dbams said: I use curtain rods and they work great! I made a muslin sleeve for each of them so they won't scratch my rollers, and since the sleeves are sewn closed on both ends, they keep the curtain rods from "growing" and falling apart. Betsy - that's a great and very simple idea! I'm going to have to do that. Thanks! dbams 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny Quilter Posted October 29, 2021 Report Share Posted October 29, 2021 I use two yard sticks. One on each end to hold up the clamps and they work great. I glued pieces of batting to each end of the sticks to keep from scratching the rollers. Very economical. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srichardson Posted October 29, 2021 Report Share Posted October 29, 2021 Lora, Marilyn's website is marilynbadger.com. Did you try Myrna Ficken, it looks as though she might have them. Sue D. post the a link. Hope you are able to find them for your new machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hali Posted December 6, 2021 Report Share Posted December 6, 2021 On 10/27/2021 at 2:09 PM, SueD said: I'd recommend cheap curtain rods like these. Spend <$10 on a couple these the next time you're near a hardware store/Target/Walmart. Or find wooden yardsticks. https://www.homedepot.com/p/28-in-48-in-Single-Curtain-Rod-in-White-869465/309976524?MERCH=REC-_-pipsem-_-309976880-_-309976524-_-N& Or spend $55 (+shipping) on these which are ridiculously overpriced and probably why they're hard to find. https://www.aquilterschoice.com/shop/NotionsLongarm-Supplies/p/Clamp-Supports---Millie-Freddie-Lucey-MY-19-machines-Set-of-2-x50172110.htm If you want the "worktable" (the Lenni version they sell is $135) - get a couple of the curtain rods and attach (gorilla glue, painters tape, nut & bolt) a piece of plexiglass from your local hardware store on top of them. You'll spend at most probably $25. Price of these curtain rods are reasonable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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