Old 02-11-2009, 06:48 AM
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Moonpi
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I had an antique I used for years. I used a heavy twill tape, basted by machine onto top and bottom of quilt backing, allowing plenty of extra room. The tape was tacked onto the frame. As I set the batting and the top, I would hand baste and roll. It takes time, but any handwork will anyway.
The second pole would be the receiving end - as you completed a section, it would be rolled down to reveal a new unquilted section.

Mine had poles with 8 sides, a beautifil huge cherrywood beast. I would need my ex to help when it was time to roll out a new section. The poles were covered in holes from years of quilts tacked on. I hope someone is still using it.
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