Quilting frame for machine quilting
08-21-2009, 08:22 AM
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on the frames, they are made so that the space between the rollup bar and the front bar are designed for the throat size. so if you have a 24" throat, you need a much larger working field than if you have say a 9" throat. I THINK that's because someone decided that if only a sideways twin would fit within the throat of the machine, you shouldn't need more than 'x' inches on the rollup bar.
truthfully, if you want to COMFORTABLY do a queen in one piece on a machine, you need at least 15". if you want to do it on a home machine, you can do it in sections, sew the sections face-to-face, and slipstitch on the back. if that gives you time to save for the right machine for you, then do it.
remember, there's no such thing as temporary.
truthfully, if you want to COMFORTABLY do a queen in one piece on a machine, you need at least 15". if you want to do it on a home machine, you can do it in sections, sew the sections face-to-face, and slipstitch on the back. if that gives you time to save for the right machine for you, then do it.
remember, there's no such thing as temporary.
08-21-2009, 05:22 PM
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I guess I will keep doing what I am doing....using my 6600 janome...no frame:)LOL I just can not justify spending the thousands to give me convienience and comfort and great throat space since I only want to do my own...never anyone else:)So sad..as I am sure there are many more of us in the same forever bucket!:)LOL Thanks for the tidbits-Skeat
08-22-2009, 02:46 AM
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Thanks Klue,
That's more what I was thinking. If I bought the frame and liked doing it (please don't suggest renting a machine for a hour or two - that does NOT happen here in Newfoundland) then I could save up for a long arm. I don't want to spend my money on something that would be useless to me if "long arming" was my next passion in life!
Next question... how much room does one of these ponies require? I can set up in my basement if it needs more than 12 feet!
That's more what I was thinking. If I bought the frame and liked doing it (please don't suggest renting a machine for a hour or two - that does NOT happen here in Newfoundland) then I could save up for a long arm. I don't want to spend my money on something that would be useless to me if "long arming" was my next passion in life!
Next question... how much room does one of these ponies require? I can set up in my basement if it needs more than 12 feet!
08-22-2009, 03:44 AM
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If you do a quilt as you go more or less you can really add up that quilting space - granted you will be taking your quilt on and off the frame a lot more - so you quilt an area that fits comfortably in the quilting space you have.. leaving about 2-3" inches then put your next top piece where it needs to go - sew that seam on your home machine... then do the same with your next backing piece then zig zag your batting on it then back on to the frame...
I have a frame and am hoping to get an 18" machine next week if all goes well. We shall see what happens. I am hoping that all will work well and I actually get my machine. I'm very excited at the prospect of getting it! But I am not going to count my chickens yet or let myself get too excited just yet ya know??
Anyhoo... I'll have an extra frame here in about a week that I am going to sell at a huge discount. I'll be putting it up on Craigslist. The machine I am getting has a frame already. I'm going to try it out on both frames - the Viking Inspira frame as well as my SuperQuilter ProFlex frame (which I do love - it is wonderful!)
Eventually you will either get your grove and work around the 9" throat with an idea like I suggested (that's how my mom quilts as you go - it's a really interesting method. I'm planning on posting up a tutorial on it with pictures and all online soon - minus the quilting frame since that's the way she taught me but it's adaptable to the frame!) It's hard to envision until you actually just do it. I'll work on that tutorial this next week. I keep meaning to and forget!
I have a frame and am hoping to get an 18" machine next week if all goes well. We shall see what happens. I am hoping that all will work well and I actually get my machine. I'm very excited at the prospect of getting it! But I am not going to count my chickens yet or let myself get too excited just yet ya know??
Anyhoo... I'll have an extra frame here in about a week that I am going to sell at a huge discount. I'll be putting it up on Craigslist. The machine I am getting has a frame already. I'm going to try it out on both frames - the Viking Inspira frame as well as my SuperQuilter ProFlex frame (which I do love - it is wonderful!)
Eventually you will either get your grove and work around the 9" throat with an idea like I suggested (that's how my mom quilts as you go - it's a really interesting method. I'm planning on posting up a tutorial on it with pictures and all online soon - minus the quilting frame since that's the way she taught me but it's adaptable to the frame!) It's hard to envision until you actually just do it. I'll work on that tutorial this next week. I keep meaning to and forget!
08-22-2009, 03:46 AM
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Oh - another reason why I love my SuperQuilter Proflex frame - it grows with you - if you start off with a home sewing machine (which is what is sitting on mine right now) it can handle up to a 18" throat. It's really nice. And it's just beautiful to boot. Just gorgeous.
Their customer service is just amazing. You can call them just about any time and they will walk you through any issue you might have. It's nice - really nice!
Their customer service is just amazing. You can call them just about any time and they will walk you through any issue you might have. It's nice - really nice!
08-22-2009, 04:01 AM
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I want to stress the importance of doing research. Not all frames are alike, and not even within the Grace Company inventory.
I do agree that you could get your frame and use the 9" arm machine you now have....and then go to a larger machine.
However. some people have learned that AFTER they make the investment, spending their money, they don't enjoy frame quilting.
The idea of doing a quilt as you go defeats the purpose of the frame. Why would you want to load and unload over and over again. Put the whole quilt top together and put it on the frame. And quilt whatever area is available.
Again, RESEARCH...and don't rely on
opinions" but get the "facts" from their web sites and make a list so you can compare. If all else fails, call the company and ASK QUESTIONS so your numbers are accurate. But it on paper to compare. You will be spending YOUR money, so don't let someone else TELL you what to buy. Take your time.
I was frustrated at first, and chose several machines. One week I was going to buy Brand A - just ask Patrice....we were comparing notes and she was very patient with me. But after 8 months, I was sure of what I wanted and I have not regretted my choice.
Keep a cool head!
June
I do agree that you could get your frame and use the 9" arm machine you now have....and then go to a larger machine.
However. some people have learned that AFTER they make the investment, spending their money, they don't enjoy frame quilting.
The idea of doing a quilt as you go defeats the purpose of the frame. Why would you want to load and unload over and over again. Put the whole quilt top together and put it on the frame. And quilt whatever area is available.
Again, RESEARCH...and don't rely on
opinions" but get the "facts" from their web sites and make a list so you can compare. If all else fails, call the company and ASK QUESTIONS so your numbers are accurate. But it on paper to compare. You will be spending YOUR money, so don't let someone else TELL you what to buy. Take your time.
I was frustrated at first, and chose several machines. One week I was going to buy Brand A - just ask Patrice....we were comparing notes and she was very patient with me. But after 8 months, I was sure of what I wanted and I have not regretted my choice.
Keep a cool head!
June
08-22-2009, 04:16 AM
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It was just a suggestion on the quilting as you go and no I don't think it defeats the purpose of a quilting frame at all. To me a quilting frame will keep my layers all nice and taut so I don't get wrinkles or puckers. It also allows me to be able to not fight with the material under the throat there.... I'd be happy if I could quilt half my quilt then move on. You can also turn a quilt too if need be.
There are a lot of people out there who only have and use a 9" machine.
There is a site of a woman who quilts amazing things with her 9" machine - and it is all beautiful and she does queen size quilts. I'm trying to locate that site again. When I do I will post it up. It is really inspirational for those that have 9" machines.
There are a lot of people out there who only have and use a 9" machine.
There is a site of a woman who quilts amazing things with her 9" machine - and it is all beautiful and she does queen size quilts. I'm trying to locate that site again. When I do I will post it up. It is really inspirational for those that have 9" machines.
08-22-2009, 04:22 AM
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June
08-22-2009, 04:34 AM
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Oh! Here's a blog of someone who only uses a 9" Juki
http://machinequilter.blogspot.com/2009/02/neutrals-fresh-look.html[url]
It's not the site I was thinking of. I'm still trying to find that one but it is inspirational.
If you join the homequiltingsystems yahoo group there are a lot of happy 9" machine owners. It can be done. You just have to learn your machine's capabilities.
http://machinequilter.blogspot.com/2009/02/neutrals-fresh-look.html[url]
It's not the site I was thinking of. I'm still trying to find that one but it is inspirational.
If you join the homequiltingsystems yahoo group there are a lot of happy 9" machine owners. It can be done. You just have to learn your machine's capabilities.
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