My mother had one of these, I believe handed down from my Grandmother, hers didn't at that time hang from the ceiling but she lined up dining room chairs to hang them on and the chairs got closer together as the quilt got further along in the process. My wedding quilt was finished on this frame! I still have a part of it, but the top was pieced by my grandmother with thread from War time, so my mom said not so strong. Part of it is in shreds, and I believe in past repair but I am thinking of making pillows of the good parts. My oldest sister has it now!