I was reading posts about the Flynn Frame, and can't afford it right now, so I showed it to DH..... And this is what he came up with!

I've just started using it, and so far busted two needles.... lol!!!! Think I am having to get used to having the 4" quilting area, as that's where I've been busting the needles.
It's two 5' pieces of 1" pvc, and he made wooden thingys to hold them on each end. And pvc pipe fittings. He has 4x4x24" long under the quilt on each end, to help support it. I just used some packing tape to hold the leader cloths on (don't look at where I didn't trim the cloth to fit on the one side! lol!!!). Ribbon on sides, for side tension. This cost a whole $16, including the packing tape!

I just need to loosen the thingys on the ends to unroll it a bit, to get a new quilting area.

I thought this might help give somebody some ideas!
:D

I love your DH's ingenuity - looks as if it's working well. I understand the technical term of 'thingies' perfectly.

Thanks Lesley! :D Is taking some getting used to, but I think once I do, should be great!

Hey, that looks good! I was wondering how a " homemade " one would work! Good work hubby! :lol:

I break needles too, and I just figure that either it was time to change anyway, or I am moving my fabric sandwich too fast! :?

Thanks Sharon! Both times I've broke the needles, it's been when I reached the 4" limit. Haven't figured the reason yet, could be from moving too fast.
:-)

I think he did a wonderful job!!!

Kyia

I think it's great to be so inventive! The expensive products most likely evolved from simpler designs that worked too. I'm all about finding it cheaper. Kudos to you both!!

Thanks Kyia & Quiltluvr!!! :D
I've not broke anymore needles..... So hopefully I'm getting it figured out.

How about a piece of template plastic with a 4+" cutout in the center???I'm not sure if this idea would work, but I think it would help keep you within your boundry...

Here's many pictures of what this lady did in her RV when they're on the road to quilt.
http://community.webshots.com/album/386112553dDIfcV