Difference between frames and LA?
03-30-2010, 04:33 PM
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The Freestyle free-standing frame reminds me of the Little Gracie: http://graceframe.com/gfxoops/modules/sample_module_2/
I would advise putting some kind of center support under it. I have a B-Line Studio (free-standing frame) from http://www.tobequilting.com/products/studiomodel.html They also have a table model and now they have a "longarm" style machine you can buy. One of the most unusual looking frames I have seen is the large John Watts quilter http://www.johnwattssewing.com.au/index.php. I just love the little wheels on the sides. The queen/king size reminds me of a steam engine.
If I had to do it all over again, I'd probably go with the Hinterberg Stretch http://www.hinterberg.com/stretchframe.aspx .
I really like the looks of Grace's Pinnacle frame http://graceframe.com/gfxoops/modules/sample_module/ but I have a feeling it costs quite a bit more than I'd be willing to pay. $1,000 was my limit when I bought mine. The B-Line Studio was on sale for $999 with free shipping when I bought it and the Hinterberg did not come with the poles so that was an additional expense and people were devising a center support to deal with wobbling issues on large quilts using a PC Quilter. That's a whole 'nother kettle of fish--LOL.
Beverly in Missouri
I would advise putting some kind of center support under it. I have a B-Line Studio (free-standing frame) from http://www.tobequilting.com/products/studiomodel.html They also have a table model and now they have a "longarm" style machine you can buy. One of the most unusual looking frames I have seen is the large John Watts quilter http://www.johnwattssewing.com.au/index.php. I just love the little wheels on the sides. The queen/king size reminds me of a steam engine.
If I had to do it all over again, I'd probably go with the Hinterberg Stretch http://www.hinterberg.com/stretchframe.aspx .
I really like the looks of Grace's Pinnacle frame http://graceframe.com/gfxoops/modules/sample_module/ but I have a feeling it costs quite a bit more than I'd be willing to pay. $1,000 was my limit when I bought mine. The B-Line Studio was on sale for $999 with free shipping when I bought it and the Hinterberg did not come with the poles so that was an additional expense and people were devising a center support to deal with wobbling issues on large quilts using a PC Quilter. That's a whole 'nother kettle of fish--LOL.
Beverly in Missouri
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