Quilt Frame? Building Your Own?
02-04-2010, 01:53 PM
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OK there is this pattern you can buy from Richard where you can build your own frame.
http://mysite.verizon.net/resquib3/id9.html
Has anyone ever done this and what sort of a machine have you used on it.
My husband used to be a builder so I know he can build me a frame, the pattern is around $19. I just want to know if this is worth it and would be a nice alternative to a financially strapped person who cant afford a long arm machine and frame at this time.
http://mysite.verizon.net/resquib3/id9.html
Has anyone ever done this and what sort of a machine have you used on it.
My husband used to be a builder so I know he can build me a frame, the pattern is around $19. I just want to know if this is worth it and would be a nice alternative to a financially strapped person who cant afford a long arm machine and frame at this time.
02-04-2010, 04:02 PM
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Search for threads started by MollieSue. Her husband built her a frame she seems to enjoy. I know nothing about frames, so I can't say if it's what you are looking for but it's a starting place.
02-05-2010, 08:12 AM
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I have this frame. My husband built it for me last year. I have a Janome 1600p on it. I love this frame but I do not believe a long-arm will not fit on it. I have a section devoted to the frame on my blog. Feel free to take a look. I'll have to measure, but I think there is only about 14 inches of space between the take-up roller (under the sewing machine throat) and the middle roller. I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
02-05-2010, 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by hulahoop1
I have this frame. My husband built it for me last year. I have a Janome 1600p on it. I love this frame but I do not believe a long-arm will not fit on it. I have a section devoted to the frame on my blog. Feel free to take a look. I'll have to measure, but I think there is only about 14 inches of space between the take-up roller (under the sewing machine throat) and the middle roller. I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
02-06-2010, 01:06 AM
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I gave around 1200 for my Janome p-qc. I got the FMQ and walking feet too. It has the best addition: IT WILL NOT SEW IF YOUR FOOT IS UP! If you have sewn at all, I am pretty sure this has happened at least once to you. It is a life saver when free motion quilting because i will get up and take a break and forget where I am. If I leave the foot up at least it wont sew and add a little nest to the back.
01-07-2011, 03:55 PM
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I was unable to view...could you post a picture? I would love to see what he did.
Originally Posted by kkbrand
OK there is this pattern you can buy from Richard where you can build your own frame.
http://mysite.verizon.net/resquib3/id9.html
Has anyone ever done this and what sort of a machine have you used on it.
My husband used to be a builder so I know he can build me a frame, the pattern is around $19. I just want to know if this is worth it and would be a nice alternative to a financially strapped person who cant afford a long arm machine and frame at this time.
http://mysite.verizon.net/resquib3/id9.html
Has anyone ever done this and what sort of a machine have you used on it.
My husband used to be a builder so I know he can build me a frame, the pattern is around $19. I just want to know if this is worth it and would be a nice alternative to a financially strapped person who cant afford a long arm machine and frame at this time.
01-07-2011, 04:19 PM
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01-07-2011, 04:31 PM
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I was on your site...Wow your hubby did a wonderful job!!! Now that you have had it for a few years how are you liking it??
Originally Posted by hulahoop1
I posted some photos on my blog. Go to: http://hulahoop1.blogspot.com/search.../Quilt%20Frame
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