Loading My Quilting Frame with Idler Rail, Snappers, and Quilt Clips

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[kaif]

Your so clever, I love the way you see the little issues that are annoying and find an easy fix. Thank you

[joanndutton]

Oh My, I totally agree about the red snappers not getting along with the blue clamps. Thank you so much for solving that problem. I'm going to do things differently now, thanks to you.
Love your tutorials with tips and tricks of the trade. They are always right where we can get a hold of the ideas. Thank you thank you thank you!

[jainedeaux]

I use a staple shaped expandable curtain rod with a pool noodle on it where you use the dowel rod.

[conqueringmountscrapmorewi]

Hi! I hope you are having a joyful day and have fun plans for this week. I'm sitting with my hand quilting. I just want you to now that I enjoyed your video. Thank you for sharing this video, your energy and your time.

[susanbraun]

I had just learned about putting a rod or yard stick anther the clamp cords. Hitting those clamps is so frustrating. I really like your snapper clips used on the end. Thanks for these great tips.

[jennifersurber]

Genius with loading backing to the bottom front rail! Thank you for all your instructions !

[verahoupt]

5/11/2023..I found a used Continuum Frame, 10 foot. Pick it up tomorrow. Thanks for helpful information.

[Bell-]

Thank you for explaining how you switched leaders to accommodate using the idler rail.

[chriscranage]

Leah! I love watching your tutorials. You make everything look so much easier by the way you take your time explaining and illustrating. Thank you also for letting me know that’s ok to modify things to accommodate MY needs! I was always trying NOT to bend the rules! Now I know my quilting will be more fun and easier with my next project t! You are awesome!

[verahoupt]

Loaded my new to me frame like you have done. Works perfectly. 😊

[barbarastefani]

I wish I made this decision first this is gonna be so much easier thank you for this video

[tnt]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. I am learning as I go and you have certainly helped me along the way. I just started floating and it is much better. I do need to add the idler rail. I watch your video as I load and am doing much better.

[salliecook]

I just bought some snappers. Thanks for your information!

[lamoabird]

Another great video. I am still getting used to loading the quilts into the frame the traditional way, but if it doesn’t work too well I will consider learning to do it this way. Also, I guess we need another rail to load it this way. Thank you!

[maureenbaron]

Brilliant ldg...& usage of snappers. I use dowels too. Try cotton ball & rubbing alcohol on removal of sticky rail.

[kathlynbarnes]

Thanks for this very informative video! 👍

[nancylowens]

Thank you so much for this tip.I am constantly fighting with the shortest leader on the top rail. It is constantly coming off the velcro and the blue and pink clamps are popping off because the Red Snapper is in the way.
Do you have problems with the Quilt top not staying square on the frame since you float the batting and the Quilt top? I will go buy some dowels to put under the side clamps. Please continue with these tips. I learn so much.

[janwebster]

That was so so helpful thank you so much.

[karencutchey]

thank you. more stuff to order and try!

[ShadowMoonFarms]

So, I am confused. I have the idler rail and a 21" Q'nique and I am pinning and I am floating and using the blue clamps. I understand that I want the medium leader cloth on the take up rail and the long leader cloth on the bottom front rail and no cloth on the front top rail. Which way do I attach the two cloths if I am pinning the bottom rail at the front of the frame and the take up rail at the back of the frame??