I previously used bars that you actual had to sew the project to the fabric. Too time, not easy, but kept the project very taut. Then I used the bar/clamp system that had a split bar and screw to clamp. That was very difficult to align properly and keep tight. Quit that real quickly. This Edmunds handi-clamp is very easy to use and align properly, and takes very little time. The only issue is that it doesn't keep the project as taut as I would like, but good enough. The other thing that only time will tell, is that the plastic clamps and whether the will lose their tightness over time being taken on and off. For now, love it (mostly). I would buy again.
Rating: [4 of 5 Stars!]