BDawn

As some of you all ready know I am new to quilting. I am getting close to finishing up on the piecing and my mind is now working towards what kind of quilting frame should I purchase. I know absolutely nothing about frames. What is a good quilting frame for a full size to a queen size quilt. I appreciate all advice and thank you for sharing any and all information.

familyfun

I just bought a grace z44 hand quilting frame and Love it. It goes from crib to king. It also adjust several ways. Good deal with free shipping and a coupon code from sew vac direct. Shipping was really fast. Ordered on Mon am and received on Friday morning. I don't machine quilt so I have no advice on machine frames

newbee3

are you going to machine quilt or hand quilt??????????

BDawn

familyfun, thank you for the response. Did you order it from the factory ?

newbee3 yes it is for hand quilting.

familyfun

BDawn. I bought it on Sew Vac Directs website but it shipped direct from Grace. I have also sent you a pm
oh.. and here is a picture

adamae

The method I have used for years is : I have four !" X 2" X 8' (or whatever length your space will allow)wooden boards.. Then, I use 4 C clamps. I took strips of cloth the length of the boards and folded it on the width for strength and tacked it onto the boards every 3 0r 4 inches. The clamps , I use to lamp the corners and make it the size of the quilt. Some quilters use a square (maybe from DH's shop) to be sure the corners are square. I have a set of old chairs with slots in the back lean part and I can adjust it in the different slots.. I have placed it over a sofa and other chairs when space was limited. It can be placed over a bed or dining table if absolutely necessary. I have an old house with large rooms so I can leave it up. My friend uses a hoop to hand quilt. It is about an 18 or 24 inch hoop that's has a stand so she sits and it swivels. Very adjustable. Some people merely sandwich the quilt by laying it on the floor and use masking tape to secure it, the pin it or baste it or there is a plastic staple thing ....my cousin uses that method and loves it. I have also used the quilter's adhesive which is repositionable. Once pinned, basted or sprayed one can remove it and lap quilt it with or without a hoop. I have used all methods, but do not care for hoop quilting. Instead of the spray or pinning or basting, one can use Elmer's washable school glue providing you will wash it after you finish the quilt. I have not tried that yet but plan to next quilt. Another frame option is PVC pipe available at someplace like Home Depot or Michaels or quilt supply places. I didn't care for the PVC one. It really is something a person has to find their own comfort zone. If this was too much information or you find another way, please accept my apologies.

familyfun

I agree with Adamae you have to find whats comfortable to you. I have posted a picture of the pvc frame I think she was talking about. I really could never get comfortable with it either. It does height adjust but I could never seem to get it in the right position. I do however have a quilt on it now that I have been working on. I think when my wholecloth is done I am going to use 2 poles and put it on the grace frame. I have only just begun the middle of it and I heard someone on here say once that is what they did after they received there grace frame.

Jan in VA

Why not use a hoop --14" - 16" -- for your quilting? Takes up lots less space and can be taken to any location in the house or car.

Jan in VA

nyelphaba

My daughter hand quilts. She has an Ulmer frame and loves it.

Cyn

I use a lap hoop for all size quilts and love it!