plfreitag

I have the pics but lost the measurements and can't seem to work the search function like I used to. Can someone direct me to the proper place to find the lengths needed for the pvc pipes so hubby can make me one for Christmas?

Thanks
Trisha in MO

racnquilter

Trisha, a good idea would to custom make it to the size you would like. That way it would fit your favorite working chair, whether it be the chair in front of the TV or wherever.

plfreitag

Thanks! That's a great idea!

:lol:

Trisha

achancy

I bought one recently at Hobby Lobby for about $100. used the 40% off coupon though...

CRH

Here is a site with instructions for home made pvc quilt frame:

http://www.pvcworkshop.com/freePVCplans.htm[url]

(scroll down 5 pictures to find it)

plfreitag

Thank you so much!! I have one quilt I've been working on for half of forever and I'd like to get it done and so would my daughter, I'm sure, since it's for her bed. It's amazing how much time and work a king size quilt takes when it's being hand-quilted.

Trisha in MO :D
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quilter123

Can someone please tell me where you can buy the grippers for the homemade quilters frame.I have been quilting and need a easier way to quilt.I found out that you can make your own .We went to the hardware store got everything put it together and now wondering about holding the quilt in place.I am using punch clamps but it isn't working to well.There has to be clamps or something that works better then these .Please help before I pull my hair out.
Thanks in Advance,
quilter

minstrel

quilter123, check out the website that CRH posted. I was looking at the pattern there, and they show two different kinds of clamps - one you can make, and others you can buy. They were on the 2nd page.

BellaBoo

I have a Q snap floor frame. I bought it years ago at Hancock Fabrics, thinking I would use it for rug making. I wasn't into quilting then. I thought I would like a longer narrower one for rug making. I knew DH could make it. DH has pvc piping in his shop and compared, the pvc piping used in the QSnap frame is much better quality. It's thicker and much smoother. The gripper pipe has grooves to hold and tighten the quilt. DH says the thickness and quality pvc used in making the Qsnap and would cost much more then what I would pay for a new one. If you have one and take it apart a lot, color code the pieces with a dot of color. Sure speeds up the putting together time. :D

quilter123

A BIG THANK YOU FOR ALL THE HELP ME. :D