When I first started using a tabletop frame, my thread kept breaking. Asking around I finally found out why - I was winding my quilt way too tightly on the frame. Since then, not one breakage!

How big can you roll your quilt through your machine.

I have a handi quilter table top frame as well. I love it! The biggest quilt i got on mine has been 73 x 90, and that is tight, but doable. I also use a pantogram with laser and stitch regulator... Love love my set up :)

I know that this is an older thread. I wondered if you could tell me why do you use the mirror? Thanks

HQ table top track
 

Dose anyone know where I can find track for my HQ table top ?

I have the Handi quilter tabletop system, but I don't use the plastic tracks. I bought some carpet edging? I don't really know what it is called, but it is rigid and sturdy and I was able to get it in 6' lengths, which is the size of my table. I nailed them to a 6' board then clamped it to the table, I put a little piece of wood at each end the thickness of the carpet edging, so when I tightened the clamps it didn't put pressure on the edging. They work great! So smooth.