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11-23-2010, 06:19 PM

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Jim's Gem

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No, I don't hand quilt!

11-23-2010, 06:19 PM

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lilbitahoneydust

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so these are manily for hand quilting . and not for sewing machine quilting ? I can pick this up for 50.00 but wasnt sure if i needed this or not when i start quilting . Thank you all for ur help . i hope more comes back to me as i go I was lil when i helped grandma / moons a go /

11-23-2010, 06:19 PM

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MisDixie

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Looks like a quick snap frame to me. A twist on traditional quilting frames. Used for hand quilting, and if thats what you do, could be usefull. Takes up less space than some hand quilting frames.

11-23-2010, 06:24 PM

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lilbitahoneydust

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thats a very nice quilt I cant hardly wait to get started

11-23-2010, 06:25 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by B. Louise

My handquilting (See my avatar) has been done using a plain large embroidery hoop--not even a quilting hoop.

thats a very nice quilt

11-23-2010, 06:26 PM

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lilbitahoneydust

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sunflower126

I don't have one and can't say that I know what it is used for. Do you use it while hand quilting?

yeah i think its for hand quilting .? Im new so not sure thats why i asked ..

11-23-2010, 06:29 PM

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Some handquilters like frames like these. It is not a particular favorite of mine. I like a frame this particular PVC design isn't one of them.

11-23-2010, 06:36 PM

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I have one, and DO NOT LIKE IT! The top PVC pipe doesn't hold down the quilt - it is constantly popping off and the tension of the quilt is gone. It becomes such a frustration!

With that said... I have used it and used those plastic "wire ties" to hold the top PVC pipe down when I am trying to hand quilt a smaller quilt than the frame. It does take up quite a bit of room, about 2'x4', so if you don't have the room consider using a hoop.

I finally have become so frustrated with this product that I have it in my yardsale pile for next spring!