Can someone help me find an inexpensive quilting frame?
Aug 31, 2008 | quiltingI am a beginner when it comes to quilting. I would like to try hand quilting, but the frames i have found so far are really expensive….. I would like to find a frame or plans for a frame. Is there anyone out there that can help?
This is the simplest and least expensive frame of all, if you are or know someone who could do a little carpentry, and would give you a chance to get the feel of a frame.
I'd like to suggest another option, too. Many people find it works well to baste the quilt then quilt it in a hoop (18"-24" round is a good size), because it takes less room so it's portable. Hoops are cheap, too - I bought my last 2 at resale shops for around $2 each - so it's much less of a commitment.
I don't know if you've found them already or not, but the 'quilting' area at 'about.com' is great - lots of terrific info for all levels of quilters.
http://www.texasbob.com/q_frame.html
http://quilting.about.com/
June 2nd, 2008 at 11:33 am
This is the simplest and least expensive frame of all, if you are or know someone who could do a little carpentry, and would give you a chance to get the feel of a frame.
I'd like to suggest another option, too. Many people find it works well to baste the quilt then quilt it in a hoop (18"-24" round is a good size), because it takes less room so it's portable. Hoops are cheap, too - I bought my last 2 at resale shops for around $2 each - so it's much less of a commitment.
I don't know if you've found them already or not, but the 'quilting' area at 'about.com' is great - lots of terrific info for all levels of quilters.
http://www.texasbob.com/q_frame.html
http://quilting.about.com/
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June 2nd, 2008 at 6:17 pm
I hand quilt on a hoop. I have a few, some from thrift stores, and I think Joann fabrics has them a decent price. If you want a long one, google 'how to make a quilt frame', I'm sure you will get some results from it.
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