Paris01,
I would think some pulley's attached to the ceiling would allow you to raise and lower a frame.
I used a large quilt frame to tie a yo-yo quilt many years ago. It was a one time thing and we just leaned it against the wall at night and then laid it down during the day. It worked fine for a one time useage.
I googled *quilt frames that hang from the ceiling* and got quite a list of articles. One

http://hartcottagequilts.com/his9.htm

was very interesting. It talks about the histroy of quilt frames, etc.

Design your very own system and then share it with the rest of us. :wink:
Most of all, have fun!

In our old farm house, there are four eye bolts screwed into the ceiling. The frame consisted of four rails and hung from the ceiling on sash cord--like what is used in old windows. The quilt hung down from the rope or sash cord and when not in use was raised up to the ceiling.

Yes, will work on a tabletop. My parents did it for our huge train set - they put an ornate border on a piece of nice plywood, hinged at what would be the top when against the wall. The border was loose along the sides and bottom.

So, when not in use, the surface looked nice - they attached some kind of picture in the middle so it would look like a framed picture (can't recall what, though).

Then, when we would lower the surface, the border would open up and become the legs of the surface. I've used this concept for sewing tables in several houses.

This is even more fun than MyFamily.com
Thanks to you all.

We had friends who used their train set as a headboard for their bed. When it came down, it was supported by the bed. The "bottom" was finished like a piece of furniture, and the trees and tunnels were between it and the wall. I'd forgotten. ANOTHER great idea! Thanks.

do you intend to fold it first, is there a quilt on it?
Hook to celing and suspend from rope or chain; use a winch like they have on boat trailors and crank it up and fold it up againt the wall.

yeah maybe, I can see it duck your head :lol: 8) :roll: :roll: :thumbup:

check these out http://thelibrary.springfield.missouri.org/lochist/periodicals/bittersweet/sp74j.htm

Ok, brain in gear and whirrrrrring away. I have to do the wall thing, if I do a frame. (Two windows, three doors in the room and ceiling slopes) {I'm so jealous of the Farm house, I could just spit BTW] The one wall that I could likely rig a frame is the one with the three doors. but if I'm careful and find fold up rod holders..........or if I throw the husband out and take over the whole end of the house! Yep, that's the answer.

FOR TRADE: One 68 yowm, redneck, with own guns/gunsafe, will hunt and fish daily. I'll deliver! TRADE NEEDED: One queen size adjustable quilting frame. I'll do the destruction/construction myself.

:mrgreen:
Sharon

good luck Sharon, let me know if you get any bites, i have one i could let go if the price is right! LOL
kathy

Thanks, but I need further instruction. Does she tie them up with cord? How are they suspended safely? Is this a 4-sided frame connected with "C" clamps? What does she do when the sides are rolled? How does this do in the winter when there is ash in the air? Or in summer when the cooler breeze circulates? Please clarify when you have time. Thanks, again.

picture of frame it didn't say much about ash and breeze. I imagine it was rope. pulled up and tied.......might take two people