Mom3

I am looking for feedback.

Has anyone ever built one of these Richard Miller frames for long arm quilting?

http://buildaquiltingframe.weebly.com/index.html

Shari

Mona Marie

I know some one that has made it and he likes his.

dunster

I'm sorry that I don't know anything about that specific frame, but I think I would like it much better than the John Flynn frame, which I had trouble controlling with a large quilt. However, since you use the word longarm, I wonder what your expectations are? Do you have a longarm quilting machine with no frame? If so, you probably should look for a frame that was built for your machine. If you have a domestic sewing machine (DSM) and hope to get longarm capability with this frame, then you will be disappointed. A frame does not turn a DSM into a longarm. A true longarm quilting machine has a throat that is at least 18". This frame is not meant for that type of machine. Using a frame will not give you more throat space. By the time a large quilt is rolled halfway onto the bar under the throat, you might have an inch or two of quilting space.

Mom3

dunster,

Yes, a true long arm is 18", mid-arms are 15-17". Right now I only have various DSM's and realize the difference in throat space severely limits what I can do on any frame.

Finances are very limited in this household (hubby's heart transplant medical bills take priority ).

I'm just exploring options at this time - hoping a mid-arm or longarm machine comes my way without a frame.

Shari

CoyoteQuilts

The only problem with this pattern is that when it is done you can't make it bigger or smaller. Also it can be quite heavy to move. BUT if this is the alternative that fits you then go for it.... The magic on any of the frames is the tracks and the depth of your machine. If your machine jerks and hangs up while moving then you have very bad quilting or if you can't quilt much on each pass it can get frustrating for some. I got a great deal on a Homesteader machine (mid-arm) by stalking the 'for sale' ads for machines. Besides, I knew my DH would never get from plans to reality... LOL!