DebraK

yep, I need to get over my laziness. I'll check out the USPS site. Thanks ;-)

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.

DebraK

yep, I noticed that too. Back to being lazy ;-)

BellaBoo

I think the wooden ones would be better but the new ones are very lightweight and easier to roll to quilt.

lwbuchholz

My daughter bought me a frame and she bought one for herself. She is going to set hers up on a pool table but my house is too small for a large quilt. I haven't used it yet but there is a video on his site that shows how to use it. The video comes with the frame. I can see it will take a lot of practice so I plan on practicing on some charity quilts and place mats. First I need to get another machine as I am sewing on mine now and can't spare it.
Lynda

hawghugger

I have one and love it. Once you get the hang of it, you can go to town quilting on it. It takes me less than two hours to finish a lap quilt. Don't care for the stitching the leader to the quilt, takes too long. So now, after seeing how long armers pin the quilt to the leader, it's so much easier.

jhoward

Have one, too. Didn't much care for it.

JeannieT

Can you give me a little more info on what your hubby did here? I have one of these too and think I could eventually learn to like it, but can't seem to keep the pipes where they need to stay....my hubby already made me 3 different sizes of other pipes, so I really need to get the hang of using it....any info would be appreciated. I'm not sure I understand which part of the frame he pur casters in....thanks!

sewmom

I have one of those frames and there is a large learning curve on this frame. John Flynn makes it look so easy! I have worked with it some and there is a lot of information on this board too,even some great modifications for the frame/machine. Good luck!

pflum1

I have the Flynn Quilt frame and don't care for it. I use it on my picnic table on a cover porch. I feel I can do a better job pinning my quilt and rolling it under the sewing machine.