i have a q-snap and just love it. you can take its legs off to store with the quilt still in the frame. i also have the small ones for embroidery and i love them they dont leave frame marks. ps when done it stores back in its box and has a carry handle.

I have a grace quilting frame and I really don't care for it. I prefer using a round hoop

I do the same. It hurt my back to sit at the frame for a length of time and I found that I wouldn't sit at it very much. I just recently took the quilt off the frame and finished it using a large hoop. Much easier on my back.

Kyia

I have had my Ulmer for several years and love it. I have done everything from a crib quilt to a queen on it. I need something a bit more sturdy than a hoop. I would be tempted on that used one for $75 but I guess I don't need two of them!

I have the ulmer frame, used it one time, was not comfortable for me and kept having to move the quilt. I just got the pvc pipe one from Joann's still in the box, was $109. got it with 50% coupon off. Just got a new machine from Hancock's the Janome, on sale for $149. Just took it out of the box today, So I have two new toys to play with. My friend wants to buy my ulmer frame. Sure hope she likes it after she trys it. Would like to get some of my money back for it.
They have went up I paid $189 for mine . good luck with whatever you choose. I also use a hoop sometimes. I have never machine pieced as quilt. But just might try it on my new machine.

I have a design for a quilting frame made from 2 x 4's. It stands on the floor and is easily setup. You go to the hardware store and get the brackets to make 2 saw horses, 2 x 4's, some c-hooks (eyehooks without the circle closed).

My mom has borrowed my plans but I will get them back on Monday and post the pic here. I sold my longarm so will be going back to hand quilting with one of these.

Which Janome did you get?

I have the Q-snap floor model and love it. Even taught my 13 yr old dgd how to do utility stitching on the yellow brick road quilt we made together. She quilted on one side while I worked on the other.
I must say tho the Ulmer frame you have just introduced me to looks fantastic & seems to work much the same way but with slightly easier set-up.
I have also used a large hoop in my lap which is good for more portability but I'm thinking about getting the one on the lap stand that swivels rendering it hands-free which would be a bit better.
Let us know how this all turns out.

I have the GraceHoop2 and love it. My BF bought it for me with the 18" hoop. It was to big for me so I bought the 14"hoop to go on the frame. That works so much better for me reaching across. It folds up and stores well. I love it. and the light is perfect for me. I have to have a lot of light. lol

Good luck in your choice!
Barb

I have the Grace frame I love quilting on it. It is a little confusing to put the quilt on but I just keep the directions close and it doesn't take too long. I have done, Baby quilts, queen and king and it does a good job. It does take up some room but not as much as the old fashioned quilting frames I was using. You can fold it down so it isn't too big and put it behind the couch (that's what I do when company comes). I also have the PVC frame but don't like the height or angle of it. I hat hoop frames they really make my hands hurt.