Quilting Frame - Hand Quilting Assistance
For individuals who are interested in hand quilting a quilting frame is an essential piece of equipment. For those that do not know a quilting frame is not something to be used to display a quilt. A quilting frame is actually a piece of equipment that is used to hold the fabric of the quilt taut while the quilter is working on the quilt.
A quilting frame is also not a cheap piece of equipment so you need to be sure you really want to do quilting by hand before purchasing a quilting frame. There are a number of different types of frames. The types usually vary based on manufacturer.
Appearance Of Quilting Frames
The appearance of a frame used for quilting is actually no different from the appearance of a regular frame used for needlework. Frames use for needlework is usually more common and can be found in a variety of locations that they are simply for pieces of wood. These frames usually have a bar or of their tightening system that is used to hold the fabric taut. On a frame that is used for quilting the only difference between a needlework frame and a frame that is designed to hold quilts are the size of the frame itself and the size of the wood used to create the frame.
Some frames may actually look like two sets of rollers that have been joined together. The purpose of these two sides is to provide a way to roll the quilts onto the frame and then hold taut. This allows the quilter to work on any given section and to manipulate large projects or small easily by simply rolling or unrolling the quotes from one end or the other to move to various locations on the project.
While frames that are used for quilting can be easily purchased at the majority of craft stores or stores that sell quilting projects you may be able to find better pricing from online suppliers. You can also create a frame for your quilting projects through the use of materials that you find in home. You can either create one your self without the use of a pattern or patterns are available, as do it your self projects.
Depending on the type of frame, it may also be collapsible for easy storage or it may be a permanent fixture similar to a worktable so there is sure to be something for everyone when it comes to a frame suitable for their quilting projects.
