Originally Posted by mrsj82
Originally Posted by KarenK
I have one like yours that I purchased from Sears in the mid to late 70's. I'll get the information off the box tomorrow and post it for you.
That would be SO AWESOME! I got this one off Craigslist several years back and I find it a pain the padded arse to set up and get my quilts to stay on straight and not lump around...and it's not too sturdy (hence the needing some parts)
All this information is very appreciated. Thanks!
Have you stapled 'leaders' to both rails before applying the quilt? I used some heavier weight home dec fabric (could use light weight canvas/denim) to add a 6" wide strip to each rail, where about 4.5"-5" hangs off loose.
Then pin or baste the edge of the quilt to that befoere rolling it on the rails.
You can mark the center of the quilt and the center of the strip and match those points to each other as you begin to pin, working out toward the ends. This helps keep the quilt staright and free from bunching.
Run your hands down the length of fabric on the rails, too, as you roll a turn or two to help smooth it all.
Jan in VA