John Flynn Quilt Frame
#32
I had one, and it takes time to get it rolled, etc. just like with a long-arm. The problem comes because your domestic machine is limited by the space under the arm. If you have a newer one with more space, that's a tiny bit better, but the take up roller has to fit under there, and the little bit of room you have left - that's all the space you have to quilt. While the theory is good, I never used it much. Not enough quilting area.
#34
take two tubes and piece it together.
Originally Posted by DonnaC
Unfortunately the USPS tubes are not long enough for the frame. I have the old-style wooden one, and the poles alone measure 42" long. The largest tube from USPS is 38". I guess you'd have to buy a box from the UPS Store or an office supply place.
#35
I sold mine as well as I couldn't figure out how to use it. I shipped it via UPS - be sure to have them pack it and insure it as they broke mine during shipping. They paid for the repairs. I found it awkward, so just use the Juki to quilt with and got rid of the frame.
#36
I considered it but then I found the Gracie EZ frame on Joanns. i was saving for it and then found it on ebay. Got it for 150 including shipping :-D . For small quilts I use an embroidery scroll frame with the dowels replaced with longer ones. You can get them at home depot in 36 inches. Hope this helps.
I thought you meant for hand quilting. If you didn't I don't know if this will help at all. the only machine I've ever liked was my Moms old White. (Or maybe they don't like me. They always break.)
I thought you meant for hand quilting. If you didn't I don't know if this will help at all. the only machine I've ever liked was my Moms old White. (Or maybe they don't like me. They always break.)
#37
I just tried using mine again. I have a brother machine with not a very large throat space. I find I only have about 3 inches of quilting space and don't like it for that reason. Every other aspect of it is great. I am looking for a machine with a large throat space and will try it again on that before I buy a Gracie frame.
#38
I use mine and like it. The quilting does go pretty fast, once you're set up. I DON'T like setting it up--like the tip about pinning to leader though, I'll be doing that from now on! In fact, I'm in the middle of setting up right now for a quilt.
I have purchased the longer poles, but have not tried them yet. That's the draw back; for bigger quilts, you do need a lot of room to move the frame back and forth.
All things considered, since the one thing about quilting that I HATE is sandwiching--this has been a good solution for me.
I have purchased the longer poles, but have not tried them yet. That's the draw back; for bigger quilts, you do need a lot of room to move the frame back and forth.
All things considered, since the one thing about quilting that I HATE is sandwiching--this has been a good solution for me.
#40
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Originally Posted by SunlitenSmiles
use two boxes taped together in the middle
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