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Thanks to all who responded to my post. I am going to put the frame together today to see if it is all there. Strange, I thought Google had everything but I could find no info on my Quaker frame, maybe I didn't look hard enough.
Thanks again.
Ponca in Fort Smith, AR
Thanks again.
Ponca in Fort Smith, AR
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Originally Posted by Ponca
Looks just like the one Watterstide sent from Caigslist. I'm still trying to figure out the bottom connection of the sliding bar.
I appreciate all these responses. Ponca
I appreciate all these responses. Ponca
I think probably the reason all those sellers call them curtain stretcher/quilt frame is so they can charge more. Curtain stretchers go for $20-$30 and quilting frames for $75-$100. http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedi...tcher-complete
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I agree with you Ghostrider. My mom had curtain stretchers like that with nails in them. You washed the curtains, startched them and hooked the edges on the nails to stretch them. Then you let them dry. They are adjustable so you can use them on any size curtain. She had some small ones to use on crocheted place mats. I used to help her put the curtains on.
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Well it looks like I have a curtain stretcher. I could have sworn my mother used it for quilting. Does anyone have a picture of a quilt frame? I bet my piece could be used for quilts being careful not to stick fingers and other places. Does anyone have a picture of an old commerical made quilt frame they could post?
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This one is probably credible since it is on exhibit in a museum. http://www.wanderingeducators.com/be...io-part-1.html The common factor with quilt frames is that the loaded quilt wraps around both long sides so the area to be worked on can be moved as the quilting progresses.
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