JanTx

My husband gave me a Flynn quilting frame for Christmas. Don't know where he even learned of such a thing since I didn't even know about it. I make quite a few baby quilts so this small size is perfect for the frame as it comes. You buy larger tubes to make larger quilts. I've done nothing except Stitch Near a Ditch and Cross Hatching before, but want so badly to be able to do more. This is a start... I'm reserving judgment - it has a multi-step set up, but sure keeps the sandwich pieces nice and tight. You can quilt in only a narrow area before you have to stop and roll it forward a bit, but it's not hard to roll it so ... don't know yet.

I started out with 3 1-yard pieces which should have made the top and backing, but added the bright pink backing since I didn't like the way the yellow looked on the back. The backing is pulled over for the binding. It's probably 36" by 45 inches - perhaps a bit larger than that. Got the fabric off a sale table at a quilt shop we were visiting - $4/yd. Nice way to be able to make donation quilts!

The pattern is from the Quilts for Kids site.

(At first I was hoping the pics would show up large enough so you could see the quilting, but now I'm hoping it doesn't! What will be clear is that I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing, but I know a little girl in foster care - where my quilts go - will just love it!)

cwessel47

What a great project to start with! Any little girl would be happy to receive such a fun and wonderful quilt. I have to ask - since I don't know either - is this frame is for machine quilting?

skowron5

It takes practice. I think it is pretty good for just starting out. I have his old frame that has to be set up on a table and you move your machine not the frame. It works good, but is hard on my back. I am going to purchase this new one since about all I make are wallhangings. Don't be afraid to show pictures on here. There is always someone on here to help you with suggestions to make it easier for you.

You can use it for machine or hand quilting.

JanTx

http://www.flynnquilt.com/multiframe/description/

This is a series of pipes that you roll the sandwich pieces around. You then attach them with end pieces provided in the kit and put it under your machine needle. The machine doesn't move - you maneuver the frame around. THere's only a narrow area that you quilt - across the width of the fabric..............

Hang on - pics coming

JanTx

Okay - here are pics of the set-up. I've made about 45 quilts - all baby to twin size. I've had 4 of them quilted by a long-armer, but the rest I've done using those basic methods mentioned earlier. This does open a new door, but I'm still not sure it's the answer I wanted.

Sorry the pics are sideways. The machine is sitting on my dining room table. The tubes are 48 inches long. You turn your machine sideways - facing towards you. That's not as hard to get used to as you'd think.

I first put a sandwich made from fat quarters and batting in an embroidery hoop and turned the hoop upside down to see what I could do with a setup like this. You move the hoop like you move this frame in order for the machine to quilt it.

erstan947

I think that this set up is like any other quilting setup. The more you do the better you get at it. Good Job! Thanks for the pics and information.

Blinkokr

Just lovely, great job, thanks for sharing, hubby is a keeper.
Have a Blessed day
Ellen

quiltinggirl

Awww, I think you did a great job with this! It will be a blessing/treasure to any little girl that receives it.

Caroline S

Practice makes perfect! I know that the more you use it the better it will look to you. I like the quilt BTW, some little girl will be so happy with it.

Joan

What a great start!

You're way ahead of me!

And kudos to your husband for being so "sensitive to your needs"....lol