Quilting frames????
12-21-2009, 07:27 PM
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I have the Grace EZ three pole frame. It folds up flat against the wall or under the bed so it doesn't take up any space when not in use. I got it mostly to baste quilts for machine quilting. The best most affordable frame would be the QSnap floor frame. I have one and it's nice for handquilting and takes up no room when you take it apart. Be sure and get the tilt kit. It's worth the extra money.
12-21-2009, 08:10 PM
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I have one of the grace frames. They normally run about $300.00 but I see them on sale a lot. I was lucky and got mine for free, as a friend was moving and did not want to move them with her. I love having them.
If you or your dh are handy, you can actually build your own. I remember some my dad had built for my mom, but unlike the grace frames where you can store them out of the way, they take up a lot of space.
If you or your dh are handy, you can actually build your own. I remember some my dad had built for my mom, but unlike the grace frames where you can store them out of the way, they take up a lot of space.
12-21-2009, 08:46 PM
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I have the QSnap floor frame. I agree it's nice for handquilting and takes up no room when you take it apart. I put it together when I want to quilt, and it fits into a pillow case (I made one ) for storage.
12-22-2009, 05:35 AM
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I have a Q-Snap floor frame too. It holds my quilt tightly and does not distort the bias the way a hoop does. I leave it up most of the time ..... except when the grandkids are here. They like to play "Tent" under it.
12-22-2009, 06:50 AM
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I have a Hinterberg Easy Build Plus floor frame that I built all by myself (piece of cake!). It folds flat up against the wall and I made it so I can change the width from 4' to 6' to 10' by changing the poles. It's a three rail, requires no basting of the sandwich, and I like it a lot. It was well worth the price. http://www.hinterberg.com/prod-Easy_...ame_Kit-8.aspx
12-22-2009, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Loretta
Did you ever try it without a hoop- just working from your lap? I like to hand quilt this way.
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