Grace Z44-FF Pro No-Baste, Tiltable Hand Quilting Frame Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)While the concept is wonderful - who wouldn't love a no baste hand quilting frame - the reality is that this frame is extremely cumbersome. I spent days sanding and staining the pieces. But that was nothing compared to assembling it and moving it from the garage into the house by myself. It is stunningly time consuming to tighten the little screws and all the bolts and knobs, load the backing, batting and quilt top correctly and evenly and it takes up a solid one third of my living room. However, if you make it through all that, it's quite nice for the actual quilting. I'm not sure I'd recommend it to anyone - especially if you live alone and have to manhandle this by yourself ... and I'm not one to back down from a challenge.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Grace Z44-FF Pro No-Baste, Tiltable Hand Quilting Frame

The Z44 comes equipped with all of the necessary extensions to set up the frame as a King 109", Queen 95", Twin 73", and Crib 59". You virtually receive four frames for the price of one, making it the most cost effective system on the market.Each layer of fabric is held on its own rail where you have absolute control over it. All layers come together in the front of the frame where they are comfortably quilted. Our raised middle rail keeps all layers firmly together with no sagging, shifting separatling, and no basting!The Z44 frame is also compact-- only 35 inches from front to back giving you a 14 inch tiltable work area. Two sets of braces underneath the frame provide stability without conpromising any leg space.

Click here for more information about Grace Z44-FF Pro No-Baste, Tiltable Hand Quilting Frame

Read More...

Freestyle Machine Embroidery: Techniques and Inspiration for Fiber Art Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)Carol Shinn is a master at freestyle machine embroidery and shares her techniques and methods for creating beautiful works of art with thread. Beginning with an overview to help the reader understand the process she moves into color mixing and how layering threads and understanding gradation can add depth, interest and complexity to your finished pieces. Then she takes you step by step through her process for creating a piece starting with choosing a subject right through to presenting and framing the finished piece. Clear close up photos of the steps make it easy to understand and follow the written directions and makes this book an invaluable resource for anyone wanting to explore or expand their knowledge of the techniques in this book. You'll find it hard not to be inspired by the wonderful clear color photos of Carol's work that appear throughout the book. This book is an outstanding guide to the art of freestyle machine embroidery. Highly recommended.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Freestyle Machine Embroidery: Techniques and Inspiration for Fiber Art

Explore the possibilities of freestyle machine embroidery and its applications for quilting and fiber art with this inspirational guidebook for all skill levels. This overview of all the basic methods and stitches for each technique includes step-by-step photographs and illustrations, diagrams, close-ups of sample swatches, troubleshooting tips, and design guidance, altogether elevating crafters’ skills to an artistic level. Beginning with an introduction that includes a list of necessary supplies, chapters cover adjustingthread tension, understanding fabric distortion as it relates to stitching direction, and caring for a sewing machine. This comprehensive guide is sure to move crafters beyond the basics of the stitching process to using color and texture creatively in unique designs and professional-grade finishes.

Get 34% OFF

Click here for more information about Freestyle Machine Embroidery: Techniques and Inspiration for Fiber Art

Read More...

Omnigrid Quilters Travel Case Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I selected this case to use when I go to workshops and retreats away from home. I loved the size of it, but am disappointed in its depth. It's not quite deep enough to put very many tools in. The compartments attached to the back are too narrow to put very many items in. For example, there's really no place to put your rotary cutter, spools of thread, or any tools much larger than 6 inches. Plus, they have teeny tiny plastic sleeves at the top that are so tiny, you can't get your fingers in them. About all they could be used for is to put a few buttons. It lacks storage compartments where things can be enclosed. I've ended up just laying things loose in it when I go to workshops. If I hadn't ordered it online and could have seen it first, I would not have purchased it. For its price, it was a disappointment. Usually Omnigrid is an excellent product, but this one falls short.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Omnigrid Quilters Travel Case

Omnigrid Travel Case is a professional case designed for the traveling quilter. The interior comfortably fits unfinished quilt blocks up to 12-1/2" square. Includes pockets and straps to fit all the accessories you need to take with you. Also comes with a removable shoulder strap. Case measures: 13-1/2" x 14" x 2-1/2".

Get 35% OFF

Click here for more information about Omnigrid Quilters Travel Case

Read More...