Quilting Machine Frames
#11
Originally Posted by Rebecca VLQ
Yeah, um....I don't know how much quilting you could do with a standard throat on a frame. I mean, you could do *some* but me, with a 9" on a frame, I have to advance the quilt a lot more often by the end. You'd have to be prepared to quilt halfway through the quilt, then turn and reload, kwim?
And, another thing I have started doing is really racking down the tension on the layers ... that tightens what is in the throat of the machine, so I can get further, longer.
Yes, it is a hassle stopping every four inches or so to advance the quilt ... but, at least I can look forward to a mid arm machine with the Grace Pinnacle ... although, consider this!
The frame is $1000 or more of the price of a quilting set up - - so ... if I were to replace my system, I would replace the whole thing - - cheaper and more efficient than just buying a new machine.
however, we shall see what I am saying in a year or two ... either way, if I never change my system or get a bigger machine, right now, what I am dealing with is better, faster, and more efficient than sitting at a table and wrestling with quilt bulk <wave>
#12
another thing? When you get a frame, be sure to get a machine for the quilting purpose ... you will not want to be setting up your piecing machine on the quilting frame and then removing it to piece the next quilt .... just too much of a hassle. <wave>
#13
Originally Posted by omak
I have the Grace Pinnacle ... and a Babylock Quilters' Pro ... a little bigger throat than a basic portable sewing machine ...
it didn't take three quilts to understand that I could do more with a bigger machine ... interesting how much more creative you get when you can move more freely ...
the PLUS side to the system I purchased is: I can upgrade to anything up to an 18 inch mid-arm ....
depending on how important quilting is to you, your decision needs to be based on your space availability and how far you want to go.
For myself, I quilt for the practical reason that it holds the layers together. My biggest thrill is to stipple in a very relaxed manner ... I don't think I would ever want to quilt every available space of fabric ... but, there are many who very much want to and do accomplish some amazing thread pictures with their quilting ... if you are one of those, save your money for the biggest, best system you can get. <wave>
it didn't take three quilts to understand that I could do more with a bigger machine ... interesting how much more creative you get when you can move more freely ...
the PLUS side to the system I purchased is: I can upgrade to anything up to an 18 inch mid-arm ....
depending on how important quilting is to you, your decision needs to be based on your space availability and how far you want to go.
For myself, I quilt for the practical reason that it holds the layers together. My biggest thrill is to stipple in a very relaxed manner ... I don't think I would ever want to quilt every available space of fabric ... but, there are many who very much want to and do accomplish some amazing thread pictures with their quilting ... if you are one of those, save your money for the biggest, best system you can get. <wave>
#14
Originally Posted by Debra Mc
OMAK, I have the same machine & want that frame. What kind of machine are you thinking of upgrading to? The Babylock Jewel is about $8000.00 I think without frame. Is that what you are thinking of. I really want to be able to do the pretty feather patterns. Is this possible with this machine & frame.
I absolutely do feathers with this machine ... I don't do a lot of circular patterns where I would have to stop and start and move things ... but, it is doable - - I have watched many do it on different patterns on even the big long arms .... which sort of tells me that it really doesn't matter what size machine you get, you will always want a bigger one <g> - - I think it is a human thing! LOL <wave>
#15
What is INNOVA? Have heard of it I think. Isn't that Brother. The Bailey is just the machine & it will fit on your frame right. I will be glad to just have the frame. Eddie posted another thread & he got a Gammill without stitch regulator. Said he didn't need it. What are your thoughts?
#17
I have a Grace which will take a king size. It's all solid maple wood and steady as a rock. I use my 9" throat Janome. No, it's not a Gammil but I couldn't afford one in the next 100 years so this is fine. The first quilt I did on my machine wrestling it in every direction. I swore (literally) never again. If I had to keep doing a quilt that way, I would never make any more quilts. Talk about frustrating and awkward........... Yes, it has limits but at least it's not hanging over my shoulder or dragging on the floor.
#18
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I had that Janome and sold it. It was so noisy and no fun struggling with it. I now have the Bailey 15" and absolutely love it. Works great on my Grace frame too.
I'm with you.....I would never be able to afford the Gammill.
It does look nice, but that's all I can do is LOOK...LOL
I know a gal who now has 4 of them.....She does a great business....
I'm with you.....I would never be able to afford the Gammill.
It does look nice, but that's all I can do is LOOK...LOL
I know a gal who now has 4 of them.....She does a great business....
#19
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: North Carolina - But otherwise, NOTW
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I have a New Joy Gold frame with a BabyLock Quilter's Pro. The one draw back is that the frame construction would not allow using anything other than a domestic machine on it. So, if I decide to upgrade I'll have to buy frame and machine. But I'm happy with what I have right now. It does the job. Sometimes it feels a little confining, but overall it's fine.
#20
Originally Posted by karenchi
I had that Janome and sold it. It was so noisy and no fun struggling with it. I now have the Bailey 15" and absolutely love it. Works great on my Grace frame too.
I'm with you.....I would never be able to afford the Gammill.
It does look nice, but that's all I can do is LOOK...LOL
I know a gal who now has 4 of them.....She does a great business....
I'm with you.....I would never be able to afford the Gammill.
It does look nice, but that's all I can do is LOOK...LOL
I know a gal who now has 4 of them.....She does a great business....
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