I'm cheap... make my own or buy hinterberg
#1
Ok, so I now have a king size quilt on my flynn frame. This is going to be a bugger to machine quilt, but very possible. So it's got me back to the idea that I need an free standing frame with a machine carriage.
I have found a used hinterberg about an hour away. But not sure I want something that is setup permanently. Does anyone have a hinterberg? how easy are they to setup and take down, or do I really need to leave it up all the time?
I have started looking at designs and figuring out how my hubby can build me a machine carriage and frame that I can set my flynn frame in, but that also can be easily dismantled. Found some great ideas.
So, now the decision...
Anyone have input?
BTW - if hubby builds me one, I will post the design for all.
I have found a used hinterberg about an hour away. But not sure I want something that is setup permanently. Does anyone have a hinterberg? how easy are they to setup and take down, or do I really need to leave it up all the time?
I have started looking at designs and figuring out how my hubby can build me a machine carriage and frame that I can set my flynn frame in, but that also can be easily dismantled. Found some great ideas.
So, now the decision...
Anyone have input?
BTW - if hubby builds me one, I will post the design for all.
#2
I have the hinterburg stretch frame and leave it up all the time. It really is quick and easy to put together so you could take it down as needed. 1 person can do it alone but much easier with 2 people. I think you'll be happy with the frame. I use a vintage singer on it so I have the adapter that lets you control the machine with a hand lever.
#3
Originally Posted by Baby Catcher
I have the hinterburg stretch frame and leave it up all the time. It really is quick and easy to put together so you could take it down as needed. 1 person can do it alone but much easier with 2 people. I think you'll be happy with the frame. I use a vintage singer on it so I have the adapter that lets you control the machine with a hand lever.
#4
Originally Posted by Baby Catcher
I have the hinterburg stretch frame and leave it up all the time. It really is quick and easy to put together so you could take it down as needed. 1 person can do it alone but much easier with 2 people. I think you'll be happy with the frame. I use a vintage singer on it so I have the adapter that lets you control the machine with a hand lever.
#5
I've seen the Hinterberg frames and they are big, strong and bulky. But if you are not able to have it set up all the time, I would go with something else. I hope your hubby is able to build something to go with your Flynn frame. I didn't know they came in King size. I have a HandiQuilter2 table top frame. It would be easy to take down when not in use, but I leave it up all the time.
#6
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I have a Hinterburg three roller for hand quilting. My husband bought the kit and finished it himself. We made the pipes long enough for a queen size quilt. After two quilts, I took it down and it has been in the basement ever since. It is wonderful quality and I wish it had gotten more use. Should probably sell it.
#7
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why don't you use your frame?
Originally Posted by BfloDd
I have a Hinterburg three roller for hand quilting. My husband bought the kit and finished it himself. We made the pipes long enough for a queen size quilt. After two quilts, I took it down and it has been in the basement ever since. It is wonderful quality and I wish it had gotten more use. Should probably sell it.
#8
Originally Posted by ChubbyBunny
I've seen the Hinterberg frames and they are big, strong and bulky. But if you are not able to have it set up all the time, I would go with something else. I hope your hubby is able to build something to go with your Flynn frame. I didn't know they came in King size. I have a HandiQuilter2 table top frame. It would be easy to take down when not in use, but I leave it up all the time.
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