OK, I'm biting the bullet and looking for a frame that I can use with one of my current sewing machines. I've put in a bid on the one at ebay. Does anyone know anything about this frame??

Here is the website: http://graceframe.com/gfxoops/catalog/gmqpro.html

Thanks in advance for all your help!! :D

that's the frame I have my 15" Bailey on, I really like it

I have the Pinnacle (all metal) ... so, about the best I can tell you is that the Grace company provides a good service ... if you can get that frame for less than what the link showed, you will have made yourself a great step up to completely quilted quilts for the first one.
The fact that someone has a Bailey 15 inch machine on it, suggests that perhaps it will upgrade to a mid-arm (18")?
if that is the case, that option is an added benefit.
Now, I am all atwitter to find out how you make out on the auction and what you actually end up paying for it! <wave>

Thanks kathy -- does your frame fold up???

There are still 4 days to go for the auction so I won't know until then -- unless, of course, they decide to bid over what I've decided to spend :lol: :lol:

I have only had my GMQ for a month, and I am on my fourth quilt! I bought in in a combo with a Juki 98Q and I love them both. I'm already thinking about a longer arm machine though. That will have to wait until next year.

My husband put it together for me, and I don't have a room big enough yet for the king size set-up, but I am finding it easy to use.

I have the same frame and I really like it.

Well, I'm still the highest bidder and now I'm thinking, where the heck am I gonna put it??? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

LOL ... it's like that last blessed child that you didn't know was arriving ... there is ALWAYS more room at the table <g> <wave>

Well thank you very much!! I now want one of these!! Hope you do Ok in the auction!!!

I bought a GMQ Pro frame along with my Bailey 13" Home quilter 2 years ago. The frame is very sturdy and has 4 section that can extend to king size. My room will not allow for the King size extension, but I bought it with the intent of having the complete package when I stop quilting and sell my equipment.

It is a very strong frame and would take a larger machine easily if and when you plan to upgrade to a longer mid-arm machine. There is actually about 22 inches between the front pole and the take-up pole, so it will accommodate some of the longer mid-arm machines, which will allow you to do more quilting before you have to roll your quilt.

I have never regretted investing in a good frame.
June

Oh, wow, such good information!! Thanks everyone!

Do you think it would be okay to use my Bernina 200 or Aurora 440 with this frame???

If you have machines that are less than 9" in the throat area, I would not think you would be happy with such a small area for quilting Some of the women who have 9" machines say they are reduced to about 4" to 5" quilting space. I am sure you understand how the quilt rolls on the pole into the throat area. Ask more questions if you need help. we are all willing to help.

I was amazed at such a low beginning bid.

June

Thanks June -- that's what I was wondering about. Might have to invest in a machine with a bigger throat. Any suggestions?