Flynn Quilting Frame
#1
I can't get a LA (yet) so I was looking into the Flynn QF. Can any of you tell me the pros and cons you've ran into?
I think it will be advantageous for me to get one, but don't want to add to my never ending pile of "un-used toys" :)
Any help would be appreciated.
Sharon
I think it will be advantageous for me to get one, but don't want to add to my never ending pile of "un-used toys" :)
Any help would be appreciated.
Sharon
#2
I looked at the Flynn but didn't like the idea of the sewing machine being stationary and wrestling with the quilt back and forth on pvc pipes on a long table. I needed something that I could better control. I knew I would get too frustrated with this set-up.
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i'm very happy with my flynn quilting frame.
i didn't have any problem with the switch to quilting from the side of the sewing machine.
it didn't take long to master moving the quilt around on the pvc pipes. i now guide my quilts with 2 fingers when i'm quilting, its that smooth.
i typically lay down utility stitches (like stitch in the ditch) first and then i pull out the middle rod. this way i can move the quilt back and forth however i wish since the 3 layers are being held together by the SITD.
this allows me to do more complex designs without having to cut the threads off and move to the next section.
if i don't plan to do any SITD i put done long basting stitches on the flynn and then i pull out the middle rod.
once i'm done with all the complex designs i just cut out all the basting stitches.
i didn't have any problem with the switch to quilting from the side of the sewing machine.
it didn't take long to master moving the quilt around on the pvc pipes. i now guide my quilts with 2 fingers when i'm quilting, its that smooth.
i typically lay down utility stitches (like stitch in the ditch) first and then i pull out the middle rod. this way i can move the quilt back and forth however i wish since the 3 layers are being held together by the SITD.
this allows me to do more complex designs without having to cut the threads off and move to the next section.
if i don't plan to do any SITD i put done long basting stitches on the flynn and then i pull out the middle rod.
once i'm done with all the complex designs i just cut out all the basting stitches.
#8
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:roll: Hi,
Im new to this. was interested in getting some help with free motion quilting - Im awful at it.. so was considering the Flynn frame or the Fabric motion gizmo that Viking at Joann Fabrics sells.. Please comment on what would be better.
Im new to this. was interested in getting some help with free motion quilting - Im awful at it.. so was considering the Flynn frame or the Fabric motion gizmo that Viking at Joann Fabrics sells.. Please comment on what would be better.
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Originally Posted by LucyInTheSky
kluedesigns - How were you able to quilt a king size quilt on the Flynn? I can't find rods that will fit with the end pieces, so I can't figure out how to extend the system :(
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Originally Posted by Nzm
:roll: Hi,
Im new to this. was interested in getting some help with free motion quilting - Im awful at it.. so was considering the Flynn frame or the Fabric motion gizmo that Viking at Joann Fabrics sells.. Please comment on what would be better.
Im new to this. was interested in getting some help with free motion quilting - Im awful at it.. so was considering the Flynn frame or the Fabric motion gizmo that Viking at Joann Fabrics sells.. Please comment on what would be better.
i spent 2 hours quilting on the fabric mover with a 60 x 60 quilt and it was still difficult to work with. i intentionally brought my own quilt to the store for this reason.
they always have the mover set up with a small quilt sandwich and lets face it how is it to quilt something that 18 x 18. its the large quilts that have drag thats the problem.
i've also altered my sewing table so that its easier to quilt. this is the link to the set up i have - it cost a couple of bucks from home depot.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAS25...eature=related
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