don't forget thread detangler of your choice. i have used even a birthday candle. and i liked a leather finger on the left hand. then GO FOR IT. my grandma (and me) made their own quilt frame out of l x 3's, padded and leaders put on and 4 C claps. the sides are the same, i made mine about l and 1/2 ft. long. pin your quilt on, roll it, then stretch and clamp. put across 2 chairs, or table and chair, and wally, sit and quilt and take up half the living room. your husband will love you. yrs ago wal-mart sold pvc pipey frames that were nice also. about 3 x 4 work area. everyone has their favorite frame, from big to small.