Advice on Hand Quilting Frame
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Advice on Hand Quilting Frame
I am considering buying a floor frame for my hand quilting. I have the space to set one up and am wondering if my quilt is sitting on the frame, that I might find more time to quilt it.
I am looking for anyone who can offer advice on which brand they use and why they like it. What should I look for when purchasing this hand quilting frame?
I have glanced at the Grace frames and the Hinterberg frames, but really know nothing about either frame.
Can anyone please offer advice?
At this time, I baste using the Sharon Shamber method and then quilt without a hoop on my lap.
Thanks for taking the time to help.
I am looking for anyone who can offer advice on which brand they use and why they like it. What should I look for when purchasing this hand quilting frame?
I have glanced at the Grace frames and the Hinterberg frames, but really know nothing about either frame.
Can anyone please offer advice?
At this time, I baste using the Sharon Shamber method and then quilt without a hoop on my lap.
Thanks for taking the time to help.
#2
I too hand quilt on my lap without a frame, I thought it would be easier to have a frame, so I borrowed a friends and I could not get on with it, so my advice would be to try one before purchase, also, (I may be wrong on this) but I have always understood you shouldn't leave a quilt on a frame for too long as it can cause permanent creases. Can't answer your question as to different makes, just thought I would let you know my experience with one.
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If you want to try out a Grace EZ3 frame, I've got one I could lend you! I'm about an hour from you as I am just outside Kalamazoo. PM if you are interested!
http://www.graceframe.com/site/handframes/ez3
http://www.graceframe.com/site/handframes/ez3
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#5
I too hand quilt on my lap without a frame, I thought it would be easier to have a frame, so I borrowed a friends and I could not get on with it, so my advice would be to try one before purchase, also, (I may be wrong on this) but I have always understood you shouldn't leave a quilt on a frame for too long as it can cause permanent creases. Can't answer your question as to different makes, just thought I would let you know my experience with one.
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I have the Hinterberg round frame and love it because it comes to me, I am not leaning over it. You do have to baste still. But if you have the Grace frame, it does it for you. Wish I lived near auntpiggylpn.
Before I had my Hinterberg I had a frame that was not as sturdy as the Grace frames and it worked well enough but took up too much room so got rid of it. Now that my daughters are grown I have more room, but can't justify buying another frame. The other thing about my Hinterberg frame, I have the 2 different size round frames, the 1/2 frame and also a frame that I use for embroidery or needlepoint.
Before I had my Hinterberg I had a frame that was not as sturdy as the Grace frames and it worked well enough but took up too much room so got rid of it. Now that my daughters are grown I have more room, but can't justify buying another frame. The other thing about my Hinterberg frame, I have the 2 different size round frames, the 1/2 frame and also a frame that I use for embroidery or needlepoint.
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I've tried everything from a round hoop that sits in to my lap to a floor frame. I've finally decided the thing for me is just keeping the quilt in my lap and quilting that way. I pin, pin, pin, and then pin some more but it works for me.
#9
I have the Hinterberg round frame and love it because it comes to me, I am not leaning over it. You do have to baste still. But if you have the Grace frame, it does it for you. Wish I lived near auntpiggylpn.
Before I had my Hinterberg I had a frame that was not as sturdy as the Grace frames and it worked well enough but took up too much room so got rid of it. Now that my daughters are grown I have more room, but can't justify buying another frame. The other thing about my Hinterberg frame, I have the 2 different size round frames, the 1/2 frame and also a frame that I use for embroidery or needlepoint.
Before I had my Hinterberg I had a frame that was not as sturdy as the Grace frames and it worked well enough but took up too much room so got rid of it. Now that my daughters are grown I have more room, but can't justify buying another frame. The other thing about my Hinterberg frame, I have the 2 different size round frames, the 1/2 frame and also a frame that I use for embroidery or needlepoint.
#10
I have a Hinterberg floor frame. There is a learning curve to using it, but once I learned to quilt with my thumb so I could quilt away from myself, I loved it.
As for the quilt creasing, that's not a problem. I work on my quilts for up to two years and keeping it in the frame does not harm it.
Good luck with your decision.
Janet
As for the quilt creasing, that's not a problem. I work on my quilts for up to two years and keeping it in the frame does not harm it.
Good luck with your decision.
Janet
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