UltraQuilter
07-25-2010, 01:05 PM
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I saw this at the Long Beach International Quilt Festival and wondered if anyone on this board has one and if so what positive or negative comments you might have about it.
http://www.bradleyquiltco.com/Products/Ultraquilter.htm
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http://www.bradleyquiltco.com/Products/Ultraquilter.htm
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07-25-2010, 01:20 PM
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It appears from what I seen in the pictures that the rollers can only move forward, back, and side to side.
I am not sure that I would be happy with that...
Even with this capability, SID would be difficult unless you had the quilt top absolutely perfectly alignned on the frame.
You would also be limited on the size quilts you could make, even a lap quilt could only be about 60"+/- wide...
JMHO :D:D:D
I am not sure that I would be happy with that...
Even with this capability, SID would be difficult unless you had the quilt top absolutely perfectly alignned on the frame.
You would also be limited on the size quilts you could make, even a lap quilt could only be about 60"+/- wide...
JMHO :D:D:D
07-25-2010, 05:09 PM
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It looks like a very nicely finished home made machine quilting frame. I didn't quite understand the part about a cutting table unless they are talking about taking the cross arms that hold the poles off and using it as a cutting table but then wouldn't the carriage tracks be in the way?
It is a very basic, simple machine quilting frame with a collapsible set of legs under it for easy storage. They do mention that it comes in 2 sizes--6' and 8' and at the 8' size you'd be able to do a little larger than full size quilts but not queen unless you quilted the borders after removing it from the frame.
It really is very similar to the original Handiquilter frame and reminds me of a sturdier version of the Grace Sturdy Lite and Little Gracie frames.
I didn't find a price listed for it so can't say how it compares price-wise to a starter frame.
I don't understand what amma means by the movement because it appears to move like any machine quilting frame and Stitch in the Ditch is not something you normally do on the frame unless you've got the ruler base, channel locks, stitch regulator and special ruler for stitch in the ditch work which is not something you would be doing as a newbie anyway. Those are some of the bells & whistles on the more advanced (read much more expensive) setups.
It is a very basic, simple machine quilting frame with a collapsible set of legs under it for easy storage. They do mention that it comes in 2 sizes--6' and 8' and at the 8' size you'd be able to do a little larger than full size quilts but not queen unless you quilted the borders after removing it from the frame.
It really is very similar to the original Handiquilter frame and reminds me of a sturdier version of the Grace Sturdy Lite and Little Gracie frames.
I didn't find a price listed for it so can't say how it compares price-wise to a starter frame.
I don't understand what amma means by the movement because it appears to move like any machine quilting frame and Stitch in the Ditch is not something you normally do on the frame unless you've got the ruler base, channel locks, stitch regulator and special ruler for stitch in the ditch work which is not something you would be doing as a newbie anyway. Those are some of the bells & whistles on the more advanced (read much more expensive) setups.
07-25-2010, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by BKrenning
It looks like a very nicely finished home made machine quilting frame. I didn't quite understand the part about a cutting table unless they are talking about taking the cross arms that hold the poles off and using it as a cutting table but then wouldn't the carriage tracks be in the way?
It is a very basic, simple machine quilting frame with a collapsible set of legs under it for easy storage. They do mention that it comes in 2 sizes--6' and 8' and at the 8' size you'd be able to do a little larger than full size quilts but not queen unless you quilted the borders after removing it from the frame.
It really is very similar to the original Handiquilter frame and reminds me of a sturdier version of the Grace Sturdy Lite and Little Gracie frames.
I didn't find a price listed for it so can't say how it compares price-wise to a starter frame.
I don't understand what amma means by the movement because it appears to move like any machine quilting frame and Stitch in the Ditch is not something you normally do on the frame unless you've got the ruler base, channel locks, stitch regulator and special ruler for stitch in the ditch work which is not something you would be doing as a newbie anyway. Those are some of the bells & whistles on the more advanced (read much more expensive) setups.
It is a very basic, simple machine quilting frame with a collapsible set of legs under it for easy storage. They do mention that it comes in 2 sizes--6' and 8' and at the 8' size you'd be able to do a little larger than full size quilts but not queen unless you quilted the borders after removing it from the frame.
It really is very similar to the original Handiquilter frame and reminds me of a sturdier version of the Grace Sturdy Lite and Little Gracie frames.
I didn't find a price listed for it so can't say how it compares price-wise to a starter frame.
I don't understand what amma means by the movement because it appears to move like any machine quilting frame and Stitch in the Ditch is not something you normally do on the frame unless you've got the ruler base, channel locks, stitch regulator and special ruler for stitch in the ditch work which is not something you would be doing as a newbie anyway. Those are some of the bells & whistles on the more advanced (read much more expensive) setups.
Here's price and pix w/Juki TL98Q
http://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/br...l98q-combo.php
And priced w/out machine and shown without rails
http://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/brad-ultraq.php
Thanks for your comments ... I will continue to give this some thought
07-26-2010, 05:10 AM
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Originally Posted by klutzyquilter
Originally Posted by BKrenning
It looks like a very nicely finished home made machine quilting frame. I didn't quite understand the part about a cutting table unless they are talking about taking the cross arms that hold the poles off and using it as a cutting table but then wouldn't the carriage tracks be in the way?
It is a very basic, simple machine quilting frame with a collapsible set of legs under it for easy storage. They do mention that it comes in 2 sizes--6' and 8' and at the 8' size you'd be able to do a little larger than full size quilts but not queen unless you quilted the borders after removing it from the frame.
It really is very similar to the original Handiquilter frame and reminds me of a sturdier version of the Grace Sturdy Lite and Little Gracie frames.
I didn't find a price listed for it so can't say how it compares price-wise to a starter frame.
I don't understand what amma means by the movement because it appears to move like any machine quilting frame and Stitch in the Ditch is not something you normally do on the frame unless you've got the ruler base, channel locks, stitch regulator and special ruler for stitch in the ditch work which is not something you would be doing as a newbie anyway. Those are some of the bells & whistles on the more advanced (read much more expensive) setups.
It is a very basic, simple machine quilting frame with a collapsible set of legs under it for easy storage. They do mention that it comes in 2 sizes--6' and 8' and at the 8' size you'd be able to do a little larger than full size quilts but not queen unless you quilted the borders after removing it from the frame.
It really is very similar to the original Handiquilter frame and reminds me of a sturdier version of the Grace Sturdy Lite and Little Gracie frames.
I didn't find a price listed for it so can't say how it compares price-wise to a starter frame.
I don't understand what amma means by the movement because it appears to move like any machine quilting frame and Stitch in the Ditch is not something you normally do on the frame unless you've got the ruler base, channel locks, stitch regulator and special ruler for stitch in the ditch work which is not something you would be doing as a newbie anyway. Those are some of the bells & whistles on the more advanced (read much more expensive) setups.
Here's price and pix w/Juki TL98Q
http://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/br...l98q-combo.php
And priced w/out machine and shown without rails
http://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/brad-ultraq.php
Thanks for your comments ... I will continue to give this some thought
I also wonder about the strength (rigidity) of the poles on this setup. If setup at the 8' length with a flannel or denim quilt, the poles might bow. I had to put EMT conduit over my takeup roller pole on the B-Line and many other frames recommend that also on the wider setups.
07-26-2010, 05:16 AM
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The Flynn frame is somewhat similar and only $135 dollars. Check it out on their website. I tried one out at a quilt show and thought it would be a good way to get into that type of quilting. But before I got to even open it and try it at home got a great price on a Juki and New Hope frame....now I guess I will have to try to sell the Flynn...
