Pad Buckles for EE Quilt

[Chris R]

Does anyone have an alternative source for the 5/8” centre release buckles used on EE quilts? I need to sew a new set of straps to fit a double wide pad and although EE does sell the buckles their shipping charges to Canada are close to criminal for something that would fit in a letter envelope.

[Michael B]

I’ve been using 3/4″ sized ones on my quilts from RBTR, but have also looked for a smaller size. It seems Strapworks carries 1/2″ size, and I found a seller on Etsy that sells the 5/8″ size.

https://www.strapworks.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=CRB&gclid=Cj0KCQjwh_eFBhDZARIsALHjIKdDtLWwywwS4qJakDaV9jLnUPkAKz_1ZCVsPkodraQcSVwy1cq_jo4aAv9aEALw_wcB

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/72255308/center-release-buckle-plastic-38-58-or?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=plastic+center+release+buckle&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&from_market_listing_grid_organic=1&variation0=1231502800

[Chris R]

Thanks

If the Accomplice quilt didn’t already have buckles I would certainly use  another size. Unfortunately the Etsy seller doesn’t ship to Canada,

[Michael B]

Well, if you can’t find a Canadian source, I am happy to order some and send a few to you at the cost of me dropping them in the mail. Just PM me if you end up wanting to do that.

[Chris R]

That’s a very generous offer. EE have replied to my contact and are going to ship me some by letter mail. Feeling a bit less grumpy! I know shipping can be expensive for small suppliers but I wish more companies would provide options for small orders. Shipping by letter mail is a pretty cheap option for goods costing less than a buck.

[Michael B]

Nice. Glad EE came through for you. I also wish there were fewer companies resorting to policies that would prevent them from helping their customers in ways like EE seems to be helping you.

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