I am the brand new owner of my first frame which is a little Gracie II. I helped my son put it together which helped me understand the dynamics of a frame. Then once alone with it I was scared for a few weeks. Anyway, looking at one after another you tube vidoes I figured it out. Look at the videos by Kathyquilts. Since they sell Grace frames. I found that one to be the most useful. They helped me understand how to pin your quilt on the leaders, what is a take up, etc.