i am thinking of buying a quilting frame, does anyone have any suggestions on brands etc as i have never seen one ing working. i have been quilting for 2 years and dont know very much about them,
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I have the Handi Quilter II frame. I use my Janome 6500 on it. I think most of the frames are created about equal, the big thing is do you have room to set it up. My husband built me a 14 foot table for mine. With it extended all the way, They say you can do a king size quilt on it. I have made queen, but not king. I think even more important is what machine are you going to use on it. My Janome has a 9 inch throat, which is more than a lot of machines. I'm very limited to the space that you can stitch at a time, as you roll your quilt, the work space gets even smaller. When you see the ones in the store, they all have Sweet sixteen or something with a large throat space which is very deceiving if you only have a normal home machine. Check things out good before you buy.
17488I HAVE USED MY HOME MADE ONE FOR 25YEARS (MAYBE MORE)MY HUSBAND BOUGHT A PIECE OF WOOD 96INCHES LONG CUT IT IN 4 I SANDED IT DOWN.THEN ADDED 4 PICES OF 4INCH MATERIAL TO EACH PIECE TO PIN THE QUILT ON I STAPPLED THESE PIECES ON & I USE CLAPS ON EACH CORNER& A CHAIR HOLDS THE QUILT UP & IS THE RIGHT HEIGHT FOR HAND QUILTING.CAROLYN
360644friend comes home today, hope she can tell me more about frames, am getting excited.
3036Man, wish you were with me today. I went to the quilting and sewing expo at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly Va. They had them all and they were set for testing. The show is still going on(Fri.2nd and Sat.3rd) for anyone who can make it there. They have some embroidery stuff but it's mostly quilting. I think I'm going back Saturday to look at the new Brother PR650. They've got a great deal on it.
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6832Go and try out as many at dealers and/or quilt shows. It's the best way to really see what works best for you.
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20088If you live in Australia, check out (google) the Happy Jack. Have had a test drive at the Quilt show. Very simple easy to assemble and small. Can extend from a cot size to a King and it fits on its own table. Have my eye on it for when i get lucky and win the lotto. No really it is not expensive. Around $1600, you should get change. Happy shopping :)
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by nonna57
01 Oct 2009
Forgot to add that it comes with a big book with all stencil patterns & best of all it is Australian designed and Made. Gosh free advertising. I should get a commision :)
42046Bikermom just got one a while ago, maybe she can give you some advice on brands. At my Janome/Bernina dealer, they also sell quilting frames, and have one set up so people can try it out. I think that would be your best bet, even if you don't purchase from that particular dealer, definitely test drive something that expensive to see if you'd really get that much use out of it. A quilting frame is another thing I would love in theory, but I don't think I have the strength any more to put the things together on the roller, etc. Research your purchase thoroughly, and make sure you can get lessons/service on anything you buy. Good luck and hugs, Marji
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334515755I am by no means an expert. I have an Inspira frame with a Viking Mega Quilter machine and cruise control. I use it mainly for quilting fabric to make purses with. It works quite well for me. I would suggest tho that if possible you go to a dealer who has the quilting frames set up and get a demo where you can actually use the frame yourself. If you are not comfortable using it you won't and that's a waste. Good luck in your search. It's definitely better than quilting on a home machine!!
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