Handi quilter table top frame.
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Handi quilter table top frame.
Hello. I just purchased a handi quilter table top frame off FB marketplace and need help. Someone had to pick it up for me and didn't take pictures of taking it apart. I found some instructions on the Handi Quilters website, but not enough to figure it out. I believe it is the original Handi Quilter. What size table do I need? I have to put it on a folding table, because it will not be set up all the time. Once I get a table, then I will deal with the next steps, putting it together. Thank you all. I wish I could afford a longarm machine and frame and had a place for it, but at least this will be a start. I have a Juki 2010q to use with it until the money fairy gives me enough for a bigger machine. Thank you all.
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No specific answers for you ...... but ............ I suggest you call the HQ people. When I have had questions regarding by Sweet 16, they have been more than helpful. In a time when customer service seems to have vanished, they rise to the top!!
Also, there is a wealth of info on their website, so there may even be something to help you too.
Also, there is a wealth of info on their website, so there may even be something to help you too.
#3
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Join Date: Nov 2010
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All of the HQ table top frames I've seen have been on folding tables. If you can find the heavier wooden folding tables, they don't jump as much as the newer plastic "Lifetime" tables. You'll need a table that's as long as your track. Or two tables put together.
#5
Here are manuals for Handi Quilt products. You should be able to find your model from the list. You can also go online & search for videos that should help you a lot.
Have fun with your new toy!
https://handiquilter.com/manuals/
Have fun with your new toy!
https://handiquilter.com/manuals/
#6
Hello. I just purchased a handi quilter table top frame off FB marketplace and need help. Someone had to pick it up for me and didn't take pictures of taking it apart. I found some instructions on the Handi Quilters website, but not enough to figure it out. I believe it is the original Handi Quilter. What size table do I need? I have to put it on a folding table, because it will not be set up all the time. Once I get a table, then I will deal with the next steps, putting it together. Thank you all. I wish I could afford a longarm machine and frame and had a place for it, but at least this will be a start. I have a Juki 2010q to use with it until the money fairy gives me enough for a bigger machine. Thank you all.
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Bump!
I am looking for feedback on the Handi Quilter Table Top Frame. There is an ad for one locally. I found this thread and would appreciate some feedback from @brendaj8689 and @JeanneMa , who I think have one.
Did the folding tables work? What type of folding tables did you use? Any info greatly appreciated!
I am looking for feedback on the Handi Quilter Table Top Frame. There is an ad for one locally. I found this thread and would appreciate some feedback from @brendaj8689 and @JeanneMa , who I think have one.
Did the folding tables work? What type of folding tables did you use? Any info greatly appreciated!
#8
Bump!
I am looking for feedback on the Handi Quilter Table Top Frame. There is an ad for one locally. I found this thread and would appreciate some feedback from @brendaj8689 and @JeanneMa , who I think have one.
Did the folding tables work? What type of folding tables did you use? Any info greatly appreciated!
I am looking for feedback on the Handi Quilter Table Top Frame. There is an ad for one locally. I found this thread and would appreciate some feedback from @brendaj8689 and @JeanneMa , who I think have one.
Did the folding tables work? What type of folding tables did you use? Any info greatly appreciated!
#9
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Join Date: Feb 2021
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Thank you @JeanneMa! This is very helpful. I am not very good at FMQ on my machine. I can't seem to coordinate moving the fabric under needle. I am thinking moving the machine would be easier for me, but even the used mid- / long-arm machines with frames seem expensive for an experiment. This might be a way to confirm my ability to FMQ, whether good or bad!
Thanks again for the input. I very much appreciate it.
Thanks again for the input. I very much appreciate it.
#10
Thank you @JeanneMa! This is very helpful. I am not very good at FMQ on my machine. I can't seem to coordinate moving the fabric under needle. I am thinking moving the machine would be easier for me, but even the used mid- / long-arm machines with frames seem expensive for an experiment. This might be a way to confirm my ability to FMQ, whether good or bad!
Thanks again for the input. I very much appreciate it.
Thanks again for the input. I very much appreciate it.
DON'T worry about "being very good" at FMQ on you first few attempts, yes, fmq at a sit down, home machine is counter-intuitive, it's like trying to learn to draw by moving the paper while the pencil stays still. It too me a few YEARS to get very artistic about it. NOBODY starts out "good"! I look at the first couple quilts I machine quilted now, and laugh my head off. After you build that "muscle memory", transitioning to a machine frame, (regardless of size) is easy. Couple hours practice and you'll love it.