I am wanting to have my husband build me a set of frames, but I am not sure what style would be best.

I grew up with what I call traditional frames that used c-clamps. I don't like the space they take. I have just seen what I would call upright frames where the back is higher then the front and you sit in front and one person quilts. The final style I have seen is plans that a man has made up (Ken) and you can machine quilt with your home machine and the materials would be $10-$15 to make. On youtube he demos how he can free motion quilt with his plans.

Please offer up your input. I am wanting to complete the tops I make and carry on a tradition that my Grandmother started.

Welcome to the board from Southern California!!!!

You might like this one...

http://cgi.ebay.com/FAN-DESIGN-QUILT...item1e5e4cea89

Hi momofthree. I would love more info on Ken's machine. Can you post the web address? I would love to be able to quilt with my own machine attached to a large frame. Thanx for sharing :!:

Thanks for all the responses.

Here is the link to Ken's design he has a few differnt clips on Youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F24UU...ext=1&index=19

I really like the fan style, I will have to consider it.

Thanx for the web site

I bought a Grace Frame and wish I had done a little more research before I paid that much money on a frame that is not all that sturdy... Think twice before investing in that brand. Good luck.

I'm trying to talk my hubby into making me one but haven't succeeded yet :(

I have a Q-Snap and I've had it for years and I like it, but I don't do much hand quilting. I like to use it when I tie quilts. Mine has a couple of extra legs so I can attach those to the back legs to tilt the frame so I can sit and quilt or tie while watching tv. It is made out of PVC pipes and hace clamps that snap in place over your quilt. So it is easy for me to use, but it does take yup a lot of space. Have a great day, Huggies, Fay

If you are looking for a frame in a cheap price range (and know someone who works with power tools) you might look into Richards Home Quilting Frame. My friend's husband made her one and the plans are detailed and pics for EVERY step of the way. I practiced on her frame and really liked it. Her husband said he spent about $350 in supplies (used some better quality wood that increased the price a bit). I did purchase a Ken Lund frame in May. I was able to baste and somewhat happy with a small pentograph that I worked on. I found issues with precision though. His frame came with big rubber wheels (maybe for skateboards??) and had too much "give". I contacted Ken on several emails and he had me make some changes which helped some. But I would have much preferred metal sliding door wheels that roll on angle irons to give me the precision I was use to when I rent a long arm at the quilt shop. I also really hoped for handles on top of the frame (but this frame is made just for sitting). So with some upgrades . . . it will work for the price.