Quilting frame question
09-28-2011, 07:58 AM
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If you were going to buy a quilting frame and use your own machine which one would you buy? I'm looking online and since I don't know anything about them I would hate to buy something I can't use. I have a Viking #1Plus, would that be ok to use with it and upgrade later to a real quilting machine?
Thanks for any guidance.
Thanks for any guidance.
09-28-2011, 08:17 AM
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I have a GMQ Pro made by the Grace Co. it has 4 poles and I really like it I have a 15" Bailey on it and could go to a 17"-18"
the only things I don't like are: my machine weighs about 60-70 lbs and the plastic tracks keep splitting and have to be replaced (others use Grace frames and the same machine with no problems at all)
the take up pole has to be raised as the quilted quilt gets rolled (I would like one that the takeup pole stays uo high and there is another bar to hold the sandwhich close to the machine bed.
the only things I don't like are: my machine weighs about 60-70 lbs and the plastic tracks keep splitting and have to be replaced (others use Grace frames and the same machine with no problems at all)
the take up pole has to be raised as the quilted quilt gets rolled (I would like one that the takeup pole stays uo high and there is another bar to hold the sandwhich close to the machine bed.
09-28-2011, 08:31 AM
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there are so many different types/styles-
if possible you should visit shops that have different ones to try out before deciding
there are ones that your machine sits on a carriage and you use 'handlebars' to drive the machine-
there are other ones that load up the quilt and move the quilt around with the machine stationary- try out the ones you can find and decide which you like best
if possible you should visit shops that have different ones to try out before deciding
there are ones that your machine sits on a carriage and you use 'handlebars' to drive the machine-
there are other ones that load up the quilt and move the quilt around with the machine stationary- try out the ones you can find and decide which you like best
09-28-2011, 09:07 AM
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I have a proflex super quilter. It is a really nice frame.
It will also accommodate a machine with up to 18" throat space. You can get some cheaper frames as well but try to get one that will grow with you ;)
Also - check Craigslist in your area plus areas you are willing to drive to. You might find a good bargain that way.
It will also accommodate a machine with up to 18" throat space. You can get some cheaper frames as well but try to get one that will grow with you ;)
Also - check Craigslist in your area plus areas you are willing to drive to. You might find a good bargain that way.
09-28-2011, 11:56 AM
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We've never had a frame before, and Cindy has always done FMQ using her Viking machines, first her Designer and lately her Mega-quilter with 9 inch throat.
That all changed today when we saw the post here on QB about the steal-deal on the Grace New Gen frame on special at Sew Vac. We've seen and tried out this frame at a quilt store near us, and it seems to be very high quality, but we never wanted to invest the money as they were pretty expensive at around 1500 dollars. This deal, at 600 bucks for the new frame and speed controller was too good to pass up.
Ours will be shipping today, we can't wait to get it and try it out!
http://www.sewvacdirect.com/grace_ne...ilt_frame.html
We also have a Viking #1, and as it's an older machine you may want to make sure you can get a stitch controller for it if you want one.
That all changed today when we saw the post here on QB about the steal-deal on the Grace New Gen frame on special at Sew Vac. We've seen and tried out this frame at a quilt store near us, and it seems to be very high quality, but we never wanted to invest the money as they were pretty expensive at around 1500 dollars. This deal, at 600 bucks for the new frame and speed controller was too good to pass up.
Ours will be shipping today, we can't wait to get it and try it out!
http://www.sewvacdirect.com/grace_ne...ilt_frame.html
We also have a Viking #1, and as it's an older machine you may want to make sure you can get a stitch controller for it if you want one.
09-28-2011, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by kathy
I have a GMQ Pro made by the Grace Co. it has 4 poles and I really like it I have a 15" Bailey on it and could go to a 17"-18"
the only things I don't like are: my machine weighs about 60-70 lbs and the plastic tracks keep splitting and have to be replaced (others use Grace frames and the same machine with no problems at all)
the take up pole has to be raised as the quilted quilt gets rolled (I would like one that the takeup pole stays uo high and there is another bar to hold the sandwhich close to the machine bed.
the only things I don't like are: my machine weighs about 60-70 lbs and the plastic tracks keep splitting and have to be replaced (others use Grace frames and the same machine with no problems at all)
the take up pole has to be raised as the quilted quilt gets rolled (I would like one that the takeup pole stays uo high and there is another bar to hold the sandwhich close to the machine bed.
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