dixie_fried

Can anyone make heads or tails of these? I'm tempted to call about them because the price is so low, but I can't even identify them!
http://louisville.craigslist.org/for/2874871714.html

Thanks for looking and anything you can add.

retrogirl02

Very low cost and your seller knows nothing about them. Buyer beware. Maybe some folks on the list can be more helpful in identifying the pieces to see if everything you need is actually there....my guess is no, but I don't use a frame for quilting (though I do have one).

hperttula123

Can't tell from the pics, but looks like it's missing pieces. ???? Maybe someone else can tell better from the photos.

dixie_fried

Yeah...I thought the bundles looked sort of skinny.
I might still go take a look at them and see if I can figure it out.

retrogirl02

good luck, dixie_fried ! Hope you find a great deal!!

brushandthimble

They look like they are a hand quilting frame. The quilt would be stitched to the fabric.

cathyvv

For $15, I would take the chance. The frames could be missing pieces, but, worst case, you have firewood.

auntpiggylpn

I don't know a lot about quilting frames but I believe these frames were hung from the ceiling and quilters sat around the edges of it and then when need be, it could be raised back towards the ceiling to get it out of the way of everyday living.

Charlee

Yep! The seller says they have "metal hanging pieces"....

dixie_fried

I think I HAVE to buy them now. They might have some historical value.
I have an acquaintance who volunteers at a textile museum.
If nothing else, I will see if they could use them.


ETA: thanks for all the replies! I knew I could count on you all!