FLYNN QUILTING SYSTEM-HELP ME DECIDE
02-18-2010, 03:29 PM
#11
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I bought one several months ago. It wasn't easy like John Flynn makes it look. It would be okay for small quilts but It was too heavy and hard to work with for a large quilt. I am sure if I had persisted I would have eventually gotten the hang of it. I would gladly sell it for half what I paid for it if anyone is interested.
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02-18-2010, 09:10 PM
#12
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Ditter -- I sure wish I'd been here a couple of months ago before I bought my Flynn frame... I'd sure have taken you up on your offer. I just (finally) got around to using it and I love it. It's the first quilt I ever made that actually came together with no wrinkles. And I found that I love the feel of the FMQ. I'm not any good at it yet, but I can't wait to practice more.
I just cannot seem to make a quilt sandwich that will stay together without puckers. Tried taping the back. Tried the clamps. I pinned the heck out of it. The Flynn frame was like my little miracle. Even with my inexperience, I finished a crib size quilt in just 2 mornings.
Guess this is another of those you-either-love-it-or-hate-it things.
I just cannot seem to make a quilt sandwich that will stay together without puckers. Tried taping the back. Tried the clamps. I pinned the heck out of it. The Flynn frame was like my little miracle. Even with my inexperience, I finished a crib size quilt in just 2 mornings.
Guess this is another of those you-either-love-it-or-hate-it things.
02-19-2010, 04:37 PM
#15
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Originally Posted by Oklahoma Suzie
I don't have one, but after ready what's on here, I know I won't buy one.
02-19-2010, 05:35 PM
#16
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Location: inland part of Virginia Beach
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I have one and like it but it will take practice to do it well. (I still prefer my singer treadle)
Only quilts side to side within the throat window so that can present design challenges, it does require a lot of space on both sides of your machine, and you must have the right tension on the sides with the ribbons.
Only quilts side to side within the throat window so that can present design challenges, it does require a lot of space on both sides of your machine, and you must have the right tension on the sides with the ribbons.
04-09-2010, 06:28 AM
#17
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Cedarville, Ohio
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I have had mine for 7-8 years and I've used it once. It was such a hastle getting it set up it wasn't really worth it for me. And you can only quilt a small quilt unless you buy long rails for larger ones. And you can only quilt a space of maybe 2 feet before you have to adjust.
Just my opinion, but I wouldn't spend the money again. FMQ is easier without it.
Just my opinion, but I wouldn't spend the money again. FMQ is easier without it.
04-09-2010, 07:08 AM
#18
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Location: Crystal River Florida
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I bought one , used it a couple of times and put it away. As someone else said, it works easiest with a small quilt. Anything like that has a learning curve...It just depends on how much time you are willing to put into learning to use it...I didn't have the patience.
Mine is available for half price if anyone is interested....
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Mine is available for half price if anyone is interested....
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