Flynn Multi-Frame Quilting System
When I attended the American Quilters Society festival in Paducah this year, I saw a few gadgets that I found intriguing. One such gadget was the Flynn Quilt Frame. I actually sat down and used this quilt frame. I was impressed because he had the frame set up with the same Janome sewing machine model that I use. I was able to easily write my name using the frame system. I was hooked and ordered a frame right then and there. I could not wait to get home and have it arrive in the mail. Thank goodness, this frame system only set me back around $150.00.
I received the quilt frame and had no problem setting it up. Included in the price of the frame was a nice “how to” disc. I placed my sewing machine in the center of the table and adjusted the frame to make my quilting process easier. I have yet to make a line of stitching that does not have odd sized stitches. I am so disappointed. I am not sure if I am just not coordinated enough to make this system work. Is it my fault? Do I need to keep practicing? I did it at the show! Why can’t I do it now?
Has anyone tried the Flynn Multi-frame system?
I am making a few notes to try. I found this information on the Flynn website. I am not giving up, yet.
PVC PIPE: You have 2 pieces. You only need both if you have a small free arm deck on your sewing machine which doesn’t support Rod C. In that case, put one PVC pipe next to the body of the machine, leaving it there permanently and move the other pipe from side to side as balance requires. *TIP Where the PVC pipe is affects how the frame moves. As you practice, experiment with moving the PVC pipe closer to the deck and then further away. If the frame is moving stiffly, move the pipe closer to the machine. If the frame is hard to control, move the pipe further away.
When you move ahead to a new quilting spot, always tighten up A first, then B. then C
Please call if you are having problems 800 745 3596. And, yes, practice is always going to help. Hope to hear from you soon. Brooke
Hope you get it figured out. I saw you work it easily at the quilt show and, since it was the same machine, it seems it should work the same. Maybe take Brooke up on her offer and give the number a call while you’re sewing, maybe they can walk you through it.
I have never quilted but my mom does and I remember when I was 5 and my paternal grandmother was still alive (she died a year later,) all the ladies coming to our house, the kitchen table ousted and the quilting one set up and them all with their little needles, stitching away, talking, laughing, gossiping maybe. Then cups of tea, sandwiches and small cakes for all. It was beautiful. (And 40 years ago.)
Long live quilters everywhere!
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That sounds like a lot of fun! I wish I didn’t work full time. I would join a group and quilt like your grandmother did.