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build-your-own-machine-quilting-frame-calculator I agree with deco. Like 1 Save. Email Save Comment Created using Craft Card Maker. Smilies are On. First, I'm not sure why anyone thinks that it's too heavy, as a sheet of plywood and the wood used to frame a platform in typical style is way heavier.

I'm not describing it well. Here is the link to the Flynn system. This is different from long arm quilting, because you are moving the quilt, not the machine. So as I was researching this on the internet, I stumbled across this other site Machine Quilting solutions I watched all of this guy's videos and he has a pretty neat system. This system allows you to move the machine, but you are moving it from a bar below the machine. Then I came across this site built your own machine quilting frame.

In this system you are moving the machine using handles above, rather than a bar below, which I thought looked less awkward. Anyway, I was wondering if anyone had tried one of these systems, or knew anyone who had and if they worked at all. The price is so inexpensive, I'm wondering if this is a case of "you get what you pay for" or if building a quilting system is a great way to go. With Christmas is has been slow going we just bought the angle iron for the instructions on www.

So as so as I receive that I will start building and let you all know how things are going. Oh, from what I see, I like the second one much better. I agree, control from the top seems much less awkward. It would be nice to actually see and use them. Is there a LQS or sewing center you can try others and see what you like in them before you decide?

My first frame was a HandiQuilter and the carriage had the handles on the bottom of the carriage so they were below the quilt. I am short and found it very easy to use. Now I have a Hinterberg frame and the handles are at the top of the machine. It's still easy to use but I have to keep my arms up much higher.

I think if you have the know-how to build your own either one of the kits with the hardware and stuff would be great. Need to build a really inexpensive laundry room. Small kitchen needs inexpensive update. I wish I knew about your site when I had my own home.

U guy's r great. I've thought about doing this but haven't done it and haven't tried one. I'll be interested to see what you think of it if you do it!!! I thought if I was serious about the Flynn system, I might ask my LQS if I could borrow the one they have on display and take it home one night, try it out and bring it back the next day.

They know me there and they can always say no. But the more that I think of it, I'm more inclined towards one of the build it yourself frames.

I have not ever quilted on a frame, so trying to decide if I would like to control it from the top or bottom is such a theoretical question. The top seems easier, but Donna, your comments about not having to keep your arms up all the time make a lot of sense. And several blogs that I read about long arm quilters seem like they are talking about their aching backs - I wonder if that is due to working for hours with their arms up Lola, quilting on a frame is a learning experience and requires patience!

Though I would say whichever style you go with you will learn that way and it will seem fine. I would guess a lot of the backache problems are from the frame not being the right height. Like I said, I'm short but my frame is low enough and narrow enough I only have a 9" machine that I don't have much trouble leaning over it. I have the John Flynn quilting frame and like it a lot but it is awkward and requires a lot of maneuvering to make it all work but if you have nothing or little else this is better than nothing or fighting with no frame and free motion quilting.

After I get it built I will let you know how it all goes and if it all does I plan on adding the red snappers to my frames to make all of it easier to use.

Again, I do like my Flynn Frame and for small quilts it works very well and I will let you all know how Richard's plans and or kit work out for me ASAP as I get it all together and ordered and built. I am very excited about building a frame. If you can, please take photos as you go and make comments, so that we know how it goes as it is going on.

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Quilting Frame Rail System. Track and Carriage System A smooth ride for quality quilting. QuiltingBoard's privacy policy. Mark Forums Read. DIY quilt frame for my sewing machine, any suggestions? Page 1 of 3. Thread Tools. OK, so I saw an ad for the Flynn quilt frame, but I don't have bucks plus shipping to buy it.

I figured I could build myself a frame in a similar style as that one, and I'm hitting a little bump in the road. I got everything set up, and it works alright, but my fabric doesn't slide up and down on the pvc pipes very well. It rolls back and forth very smoothly, but up and down, well, not so much.

I was thinking of getting some castors and putting them on my wooden end pieces, but I was hoping someone else had a better idea for me. Here's what I'm talking about. Attached Thumbnails. View Public Profile. Melanie, just last night, I showed DH the Flynn frame and said you could make me that!! Have you watched the video thats about 30 mins long? He goes into quite alot of detail, and mentions about balancing a bag of peas on one end to counterbalance the weight or something, thank you so much for putting this up, I will now go back to DH and show him your handiwork!!

Let me know how you get on!! Send a private message to Izy.

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