My new "fan design" quilting frame
#21
Originally Posted by sabrinaquilts
I don't like to clamp the layers to a table either because I find that I end up with more puckers on the backing.
I don't think it would be a good idea to pin or baste layers together to puit on a hand quilting frame. I tried it once and had to take the basting stitches out. I hope this all helps.
#23
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Originally Posted by Jingleberry
Originally Posted by sabrinaquilts
I don't like to clamp the layers to a table either because I find that I end up with more puckers on the backing.
I don't think it would be a good idea to pin or baste layers together to puit on a hand quilting frame. I tried it once and had to take the basting stitches out. I hope this all helps.
#25
OK so have you quilted a quilt in the frame yet? That is the true test. I am looking at this frame but wanted a hands on experienced person to comment that this frame was the best. Any info on how it worked when you put needle to quilt?
#26
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Well if you’ve look at the Grace Frames it’s the same concept and setup. I decided on this frame
because I’m a beginner and I didn’t want to spend the money on a Grace Frame because I’m new at this.
It’s trial and error for me. What I can tell you is that there is no basting, and I use clamps with small bungee cords to pull it on the sides to keep it taunt. And since I’m a beginner this frame works just fine for me.
When I received the frame she also sends instructions with it on how to set it up. All I can say is sometimes you have to take a chance. I’m not saying that is the best frame out there, but so far I love the frame,
It keeps thing simple.
because I’m a beginner and I didn’t want to spend the money on a Grace Frame because I’m new at this.
It’s trial and error for me. What I can tell you is that there is no basting, and I use clamps with small bungee cords to pull it on the sides to keep it taunt. And since I’m a beginner this frame works just fine for me.
When I received the frame she also sends instructions with it on how to set it up. All I can say is sometimes you have to take a chance. I’m not saying that is the best frame out there, but so far I love the frame,
It keeps thing simple.
#27
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Missouri, USA
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Someone sells those on eBay. The quilting frame at church (where there's still a group of quilters each Thursday morning) is made from a mix of that idea and the old time standard type frame. At each end there's a 2 footed vertical stand with the two corner feet connected by a horizontal 2 x 4 turned so that the narrow side is turned up and is notched with slots at intervals. The 2 x 2 side pieces, that the quilt is attached to, fit into the notches. As the quilt is rolled on the side pieces, the side pieces are moved to fit into slots that are closer together. A church member who is a carpenter made it years ago.
#28
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Originally Posted by Bobby's Girl
Someone sells those on eBay. The quilting frame at church (where there's still a group of quilters each Thursday morning) is made from a mix of that idea and the old time standard type frame. At each end there's a 2 footed vertical stand with the two corner feet connected by a horizontal 2 x 4 turned so that the narrow side is turned up and is notched with slots at intervals. The 2 x 2 side pieces, that the quilt is attached to, fit into the notches. As the quilt is rolled on the side pieces, the side pieces are moved to fit into slots that are closer together. A church member who is a carpenter made it years ago.
Bobby's Girl could post pictures and maybe see the builder would share the pattern? Sounds like a good frame, something I could build myself. Thanks
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