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    Old 08-31-2016, 03:50 AM
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    I think this is genius. https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=P...&v=BkuLyz5lV8I
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    Old 08-31-2016, 04:16 AM
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    Yes, it certainly would work very well for sit down machine quilting, but it also appears to require a bit of repositioning the frame/arms as one moves around the quilt. But, I think if I had a sitdown/dsm quilting set up, I would look into this very seriously. ( I have L/A)
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    Old 08-31-2016, 06:47 AM
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    Checked it out on line. Sells for $299. Looks like a good alternative for some one like me who doesn't have room for a standard frame. Thanks, Onebyone, for the heads up on something I wasn't even aware existed.
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    Old 08-31-2016, 11:00 AM
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    I think it would be so much fun to watch it sway back and forth.
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    Old 09-01-2016, 04:29 AM
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    I do wonder if it has a limit on size of sandwich.....the weight of a king might cause those rods to really bend.....going to check out website..curious

    edit: just checked website...seems able to support king size....

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    Old 09-02-2016, 01:08 PM
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    Originally Posted by SHELTIE'SMAMA
    Checked it out on line. Sells for $299. Looks like a good alternative for some one like me who doesn't have room for a standard frame. Thanks, Onebyone, for the heads up on something I wasn't even aware existed.
    If you belong to Shoppers rule, they have it with free shipping: http://www.shoppersrule.com/mm5/merc...e=SP-WQUILT001. No charge to join. I do not work for them, but do belong.
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    Old 07-03-2019, 10:06 PM
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    Does anyone have one of these as thinking of getting one and wondered what they were like to use
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    Old 07-04-2019, 04:55 AM
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    I puddle my quilt and it works fine. I did see one quilter that said you can use a rolling clothes hanger to throw the bulk of your quilt over if your space around your machine is limited.
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    Old 07-04-2019, 05:09 AM
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    Very interesting. I am not to sure in the long run how it would work. Would not work in tighter spaces with your machine near a wall. You would have to have a great deal of open space on all sides. Interesting idea. I noticed the video was made in 2016. I wonder why it hasn't caught on?
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    Old 07-04-2019, 05:29 AM
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    There a quite a few DIY systems around if you want to play with plastic pipes etc. Not sure how robust they are but much cheaper I guess.
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