Have you seen one like this before?
06-20-2011, 05:03 PM
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My grandfather made this quilt frame for my grandmother years ago. He died in 1972, so it's at least 40 years old. I don't remember seeing my grandmother use it, but my mom used it quite a bit. I just thought since everyone is showing their vintage machines, you'd be interested in seeing my quilt frame.
I added the cross pieces because those have been lost. They are just 2 x 2 inch pieces of wood.
I was wondering if anyone else has ever seen one like this?
I added the cross pieces because those have been lost. They are just 2 x 2 inch pieces of wood.
I was wondering if anyone else has ever seen one like this?
the frame
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with the piece of my grandmother's old quilt that I found
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06-20-2011, 05:05 PM
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I have one similar which my husband made for me a few years ago.
06-20-2011, 05:06 PM
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That is wonderful
06-20-2011, 05:10 PM
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I haven't seen one like this before. I have taken the liberty of bookmarking. My husband is primarily a metalworker, but I reckon he could make one for me. Your Grandfather's design is simple but effective. Very cool - thanks for sharing your vintage treasure.
06-20-2011, 05:26 PM
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very nice. how is the quilt attached to the boards?
06-20-2011, 05:29 PM
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Great idea for not taking up much space.
06-20-2011, 05:30 PM
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That is so neat that you are using it now---think of all the quilts it has seen!
06-20-2011, 05:32 PM
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That is really neat. I used to have one similar to that, but I don't know what happened to it when I moved.
06-20-2011, 05:32 PM
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A very compact little device. How clever! Therese
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