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montanajan 10-18-2011 02:28 PM

Passed on a $7.50 PVC pipe 'quilting frame' at Salvation Army today. All the pipe pieces, elbows, etc in a large box - no directions.
How would it be used? Is it just for hand-quilting or tying? Can it be set up somehow for machine quilting w/ my Singer, Babylock or old Kenmore? Does it require a special table or machine?
Thanks for any info you can share - may return to see if it is still there if someone tells me how I could use it.

Sadiemae 10-18-2011 02:29 PM

My Mom had one for hand quilting.

montanajan 10-18-2011 02:39 PM

Yes, that was what I thought when I saw it - to set up the quilt for hand-quilting; probably will skip it then. Thanks.

Fabaddict 10-18-2011 03:48 PM

before my quilting machine, I used mine for tieing quilts.

linken 10-18-2011 06:26 PM

Can be used for both hand quilting or tying quilts. By the way the Fabricland stores in Canada sell those for $180.00 !!!!!

BKrenning 10-18-2011 09:07 PM

My friend, a handquilter & tie-er, had a Q-snap frame that she used. It was a bugger to put together because she lost the directions but we did figure it out. She used it quite often.

BellaBoo 10-18-2011 09:21 PM

The QSnap floor frame is not inexpensive. If you don't hand quilt or tie, it's great for basting a quilt. It keeps the layers very smooth and tight.

montanajan 10-19-2011 10:04 PM

Thanks, everyone who posted (including informative PM).
I've reconsidered & if still available, will be adding this pipe quilt frame to my supplies.


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