Quilting Frames – a Necessity for Beautiful Quilts
The art of quilt-making has been around for hundreds of years. It started as a way to save money by putting scraps of fabric together to make clothing and later, throws and blankets. It was the favorite hobby for women as they got together to chat about their lives and to help finish a quilt. Today quilting is an art and a hobby for many. Quilting fabrics are easily available in craft and fabric shops. Quilting frames can be purchased in specialty shops. There are also many websites that sell quilting frames online.
Today quilting is easier than ever. You don’t even have to stitch you quilt by hand there are sewing machines that have multiple decorative stitches specifically for quilting. There are also a variety of quilting frames available. There are the traditional rectangular frames and the round hoops. The rectangular frames are mounted on legs and look like a table with the quilt stretched between them. There are also quilting frames specifically for sewing machines. The machine is positioned directly on the frame and moves to make the stitching. They are expensive and take up a lot of room. However, they are stable and make it easier to sew because the fabric doesn’t shift. The hoop is a smaller frame that is held on your lap while you sew. They are less expensive, easier to carry around but can be uncomfortable to use on large quilts.
There are three types of frames. Traditional rectangular frames have durable fabric attached to it. The quilt is pinned, basted or stapled to it to avoid shifting during work. The downside of it is that it takes a lot of room. The other type is called roller frames that have three bars that roll back and forth. The backing and the batting are attached to the two bars and the quilting to the third bar. This prevents sagging during the process. The third type is called Q-Snap Floor Frame. The quilt is laid over the framed and clamped down at the edges. It is lightweight, portable and can be easily disassembled. You can find antique and modern quilting frames online. If you’ve never used quilting frames before, you can get an instruction at a quilting shop. You can also find a video or picture instructions on the Internet.
