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11-17-2013, 08:03 PM

#111

mjpEncinitas

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I have the same Brother machine you have. I do a lot of machine quilting and I don't use a frame. When I took a machine quilting class with Cindy Needham on domestic sewing machines like ours, a frame wasn't even mentioned. I'd say try quilting without the frame and see if you like it better. Sure would make it easier to get right to the quilting and not have to fuss with a frame. I've made some large bed quilts on it and plan to do a king on it. Try the craftsy classes on machine quilting. Cindy has a class on there.

11-23-2013, 11:43 AM

#112

Holly Quilter

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I pick mine up tomorrow!

11-23-2013, 06:47 PM

#113

mjpEncinitas

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Have fun! I know you'll enjoy the new sewing machine.

11-23-2013, 08:22 PM

#114

Ladibug

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Join Date: Sep 2012

Location: Alabama

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this is so confusing as to the short arm and long arm. I will come back another time to figure it all out. thanks it is sad that the typing is al messed up

11-23-2013, 09:44 PM

#115

cathyvv

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Location: Myrtle Beach, SC

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Look for a used HQ16. I have one and love it.

12-10-2014, 10:15 AM

#116

B Sisson

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Join Date: Aug 2013

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I have the first grace frame that came out with an updated carriage and I want to sell it.

12-10-2014, 11:00 AM

#117

Eva Knight

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Join Date: Dec 2010

Location: Newnan, Georgia

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I'm so eager for my husband to finish my sewing room so I can get Ken's frame. Will have to have a look at the Brother machine. Look's to have a deeper throat than some machines I've seen.

12-10-2014, 12:12 PM

#118

Eva Knight

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Location: Newnan, Georgia

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what kind of table are you using for the quilting frame?

04-27-2015, 12:36 PM

#119

SewSuite

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Is the Brother PQ1500S compatible with the Innova Quilting Frame? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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06-12-2018, 02:42 PM

#120

Bamanana24

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Join Date: Oct 2016

Posts: 30

I have same setup, very happy with it.

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Originally Posted by normasews

I purchased a Viking Mega Quilter with the Inspira frame from Craigslist and I'm very happy with it. I mainly do pantos and stipple/meandering. I've recently ordered a foot, table and rulers to play with doing ruler work.

I also got this same setup from Craigslist. I got the Quilters Cruise Control with it, and I am very happy with it. So happy to quilt my own quilts now. I've gotten pretty good at meandering or stippling, been practicing feathers. Got a wave ruler and ruler foot and just completed two queen size quilts using the wave from side to side. (I made my own ruler base, bought a piece of plexiglass at Lowes and cut out the shape of my machine. Glued legs on it for support, it ain't pretty, but it works, saved about $70) I have ordered the clamshell ruler from Westalee, can't wait to try it. I know I have to choose simple row patterns, but I'm ok with that. I love the old style Inspira frame, because it allows me to sit on a roller stool and glide back and forth as I complete rows, with my back problems, I could never stand long enough to get anything done. I would love to see more examples from those of you that use the same workspace for inspiration. I love this group.