[quote=hsquiltingmom]
Originally Posted by hulahoop1
I purchased plans for a machine quilting frame (
http://www.buildaquiltingframe.com/) and my husband built it for me a year ago. My only regret is that we built it only 8 feet long, so I cannot do anything larger than about 90 inches wide.
Hulahoop,
How long would you build it. I too have purchased the plans, and my dh is going to make one for me. Also, what kind of handlebars did you use. I want him to make this as inexpensively as he can, as money is tight.
If you've got the room, make it at least 10 feet long. The plans have it made out of 2x4 pine. My husband made mine out of mahogany because he wanted to, I guess. The handlebars are made out of 1-inch pvc sprinkler pipe and they work great!
I've got a section on my blog that has more info in detail. Go to:
http://hulahoop1.blogspot.com/
Let me know if I can be of further help. Have fun.