Can someone please tell me what are the screws called that are on quilt frames that help you turn the quilt onto the rollers they are on the ends. I need to buy some put don't know the name is therefore the sewing machine place say they cannot help. Thanks

Think I would be looking for a sewing machine shop that did understand what are quite 'basic' bits

I have great luck at my local hardware stores. If possible, take a part with you so they can help find the appropriate size. The prices at the hardware store will be much less than at the sewing store.

thumb screws?

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by dennis999 01 May 2013

I think those things were last used many years ago as a means of extracting information from someone by torture!! Ouch!!

by bevintex 02 May 2013

where can I get some? lol

I am not a quilter but from your description I believe you are talking about 'wing nuts' or 'butterfly nuts' as previously suggested. If you could perhaps upload a photograph of the end piece of the roller, that would help to clarify the issue.

I think they are called wing nuts? I just bought some to fix a dress form I got for free awhile back.

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by cfidl 01 May 2013

and there are a few kinds of bolts. I did not find a good bolt.

They might be butterfly screws. Good luck with it all, love Chris

You might try the hardware store.

Try searching, quilters rack, parts, you might get the answer that you seek!! Good Luck