Old dog

I have a frame given to me by an aunt. It has been years since I have used it. I have a hand sewn top I completed and am ready to quilt. The frame has a stabilizing bar but I see no way to attach it. Without it the frame is too rickety to use. I have tried bracing it with storage boxes, chairs, etc. but it still moves in ways it should not. Any advice would be appreciated.

quiltedsunshine

Is it like this one? https://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/g...ting-frame.php
If it is, you need some quilt frame stands to hold it up. Like these. https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m640...AaAiywEALw_wcB
Then you use c-clamps to hold the boards together.

stillvnu

My Dad made a quilt frame for my mom years ago ... I have them now. 4 boards with holes drilled a couple inches apart down the center of each board. My mom would attach the quilt to the boards opposite sides and stitch through the holes with a basting stitch. Then with "C" clamps make the frame and baste the last 2 sides. Initially balanced on chairs ... then my Dad took some pipe fittings and made stands for the quilt to rest on.

Old dog

Thank you so much for your reply. The stand I have is different. The ends are triangular with notches at the top where the rods to place the quilt fit in.

Old dog

Thank you so much for the reply. I may use some of the information you provided.