Originally Posted by
mkc
Just out of curiosity, why the Cutie frame (which requires you to have something appropriate to put it on) rather than the Hoop Frame (which I believe is about the same size and is free standing)?
the Cutie is a table top hoop frame system for $800 .. a great deal lower than the others. Also having a table 4 ft x 3 ft is a necessity. ( and hard to find ) I found a craft table that fit the bill.. I will quilt in my garage, then take my machine in at night.
.I just ordered my Cutie and have watched EVERY video out there on it . Also I have been in contact with Grace Co and have asked a ton of questions. so here it is. I have a PQ1500s it has approx 8" of throat space. the cost is about $800 for the frame, it comes needed to be assembled but there is a detailed video on how to. it's not hard. If you like ruler work, check with Sew Steady they have a Domestic ruler Base 18x18" that works for my PQ1500s you have to ask them if it will work for yours . Additional things you may need are "leader cloths" they are expensive to buy at Grace Co. but can be made with canvas ( serge the edges ) with rope at the top .. you'll see what I mean when you watch the videos. Also Lea Day has videos on the Z- hoop frame which is like the cutie only with legs. Theres a bit of a learning curve to this frame I am told. Hopefully I will post videos when I get mine, it's on back order until April. check out the videos on the cutie and the Z-hoop frame .. to get an idea about the Cutie. It's so new it's hard to find info yet.
I just can hardly wait to get mine > its' on sale at sewingmachinepartsonline.com