When l purchased a used frame that was set up to only 60", l found that quilts as small as 54" didn't leave room at end for machine. Happily, the lady had given me the parts for " the rest" of the frame, but that was too large for my space. So l had hubby cut the parts and now happily have an 84" frame that fits in my room andl can quilt a 6 ft. wide quilt. I don't see the point of those frames where you must " unhoop" and remount every time you advance.You'd have to baste it.