DawnMarie

I think I would like to get one of those frames you can use with a domestic sewing machine. You know, the ones for quilting like a longarm....kind of?
I'm not sure what they are called, or which brands are good. I don't know how big they are or how much space needed under the arm of the machine.
Does anyone have any info, or know where I can find info about these? What are they called?

kheliwud

The "Grace" frame is one I have seen on line. I am also interested, but I want to see one in person and see if it will work with my machine

alikat110

Me too. I need to see and touch it b/f I buy!!!

kacie

Contact these people:
http://www.kathyquilts.com/home.php?cat=
Very responsive and helpful. They deal with Grace frames (short arm as opposed to long arm).

The Grace set-up I had was very good and lots of fun. The main thing you should consider is whether or not you think you might outgrow a short arm. By the end of a bed-sized quilt, you end up with only about 5" of space (front to back) to quilt in, which doesn't allow for larger quilting patterns. Fortunately there are groovy boards and pantographs that will fit short arms if you want to use those. Maybe start saving up for a mid or long arm.

tjradj

They range from home made to aircraft quality aluminum. I used my Original Inspira frame with my Janome 6260 (6 1/2" throat) until I got my bigger machine. The only problem with using a roller system with a regular machine is that you are limited to about 3" of quilting space once you get near the end of the quilt. That's why I went with a bigger machine. I found I could do nicer designs with my DSM just on my table. That way I could do any size design I wanted.

But you might want to check out these sites.

http://www.flynnquilt.com/multiframe/description/
http://www.newjoyquilting.com/gold_standard.html
http://buildaquiltingframe.weebly.com/

kacy 49

I started on a HandiQuilter II frame and a Juki 98Q. It worked fine for me for the past 2 years. Easy to set up and use.

M.I.Late

I was going to say doesn't handi-quilter also have one?

Tartan

I have seen the new one from Bernina demonstrated. Pretty neat!

Mazda

I will be watching this topic!

fidgety

I have a Handi Quilter frame in a box I have never used so I too will be watching this......