Grace frame finally set up!
03-15-2009, 07:13 PM
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After waiting another 4 days for missing parts to arrive I was finally able to set it up this weekend. The directions are very clear but it took SEVERAL hours, I didn't keep track but I did it over two days. There are 96 screws just for the 4 poles!
This is the only space I have for it, a spare bedroom, that is almost too small for it. I set it up as a king because I have 3 very large quilts to do. Might have to re-arrange this room so I can put the frame up against the back wall.
One thing that will be nice to have is a small table to set supplies on. I looked at a couple of rolling carts online but man, they were expensive. A cheap end table with a drawer would be fine and could probably put some rolling casters on the legs. I'll keep an eye out for one cheap and/or a thrift shop. I could always paint one that looks bad as long as it is sound.
This is the only space I have for it, a spare bedroom, that is almost too small for it. I set it up as a king because I have 3 very large quilts to do. Might have to re-arrange this room so I can put the frame up against the back wall.
One thing that will be nice to have is a small table to set supplies on. I looked at a couple of rolling carts online but man, they were expensive. A cheap end table with a drawer would be fine and could probably put some rolling casters on the legs. I'll keep an eye out for one cheap and/or a thrift shop. I could always paint one that looks bad as long as it is sound.
03-15-2009, 07:41 PM
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Good for you. Try a freecycle group in your area for a free table or check craigslist. You can sometimes find good stuff.
http://www.freecycle.org/
http://www.craigslist.org/about/cities
Can't wait to see your first quilt done on the frame.
http://www.freecycle.org/
http://www.craigslist.org/about/cities
Can't wait to see your first quilt done on the frame.
03-15-2009, 08:09 PM
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Yes, guests are going to have to crawl under it. :twisted: That's the price for staying at my house.... along with stray threads on your clothes.
The more I think about it, the more I am considering putting it in a slightly larger spare bedroom. I love the other room and I spent a lot of time and effort decorating it. I live alone in a 5 bedroom house so I have an office, a sewing room, my bedroom, and two spares. There HAS to be some place this will fit better!
I won't be using a machine. Most will probably be tied, some hand quilted if I feel it's worth it for a particularly good one.
The more I think about it, the more I am considering putting it in a slightly larger spare bedroom. I love the other room and I spent a lot of time and effort decorating it. I live alone in a 5 bedroom house so I have an office, a sewing room, my bedroom, and two spares. There HAS to be some place this will fit better!
I won't be using a machine. Most will probably be tied, some hand quilted if I feel it's worth it for a particularly good one.
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