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The Little Gracie II™
Three Rail Version
US $899.95+ S&H
Three Rail Version
US $899.95+ S&H
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GMQ-Pro No-baste Machine Quilter
The Grace Company, makers of fine hand quilting
products, have now developed the perfect frame for
machine quilters:
The all-inclusive quilting machine system! The
GMQ Pro is ideal for any home sewing machine
(even mid-arm or long-arm machines),
the carriage rides along seamless tracking for
no-bump machine traveling.
Rail extensions (included) take the frame out to
king (128"), queen size (104"), or you may set it up
in crib (70").
The Grace Company, makers of fine hand quilting
products, have now developed the perfect frame for
machine quilters:
The all-inclusive quilting machine system! The
GMQ Pro is ideal for any home sewing machine
(even mid-arm or long-arm machines),
the carriage rides along seamless tracking for
no-bump machine traveling.
Rail extensions (included) take the frame out to
king (128"), queen size (104"), or you may set it up
in crib (70").
My Little Gracie II
Front view with homemade leaders.
Just getting ready to load a quilt.
... this was my Little Gracie II, but now
it is someone else's Little Gracie II!
In January I switched to a Pinnacle
combined with a Bailey 15" machine.
Front view with homemade leaders.
Just getting ready to load a quilt.
... this was my Little Gracie II, but now
it is someone else's Little Gracie II!
In January I switched to a Pinnacle
combined with a Bailey 15" machine.
GMQ-Pro No-Baste Machine Quilter
US $1349.95 + S&H
US $1349.95 + S&H
Sure Stitch
Stitch Regulator
US $559.95 + S&H
Stitch Regulator
US $559.95 + S&H
Quilt Cad
Pantograph Design
Software
US $149.95 + S&H
Pantograph Design
Software
US $149.95 + S&H
For the present time we are able to sell all frames and
most accessories in Canadian Dollars for the price listed
in US$.
most accessories in Canadian Dollars for the price listed
in US$.
| For more accessories and information, please go to www.graceframe.com |
The Little Gracie II™ is the new light-weight, no-baste
machine quilting system perfect for any sewing machine with
up to an 16" throat that turns your personal sewing machine
into a home quilting system.
Two Sizes Included
The Little Gracie II is a streamlined version of the original
Grace Machine Quilter, and can be set-up in crib (64") or
queen (98") size, both included with purchase.
machine quilting system perfect for any sewing machine with
up to an 16" throat that turns your personal sewing machine
into a home quilting system.
Two Sizes Included
The Little Gracie II is a streamlined version of the original
Grace Machine Quilter, and can be set-up in crib (64") or
queen (98") size, both included with purchase.
The Grace Frame Company is located in Salt Lake City.
We are dealers for the company in Tisdale, Sask. For your quilting needs in Western Canada, give us a call or email (see contact us page)
I don't just sell the frame, I love the frame. A few years ago, when I first got my Little Gracie II, I just used my regular sewing machine on it (7" opening).
I thought I would practise a little and decide if I wanted a bigger sewing machine with a mid-arm size. (I knew I would not be purchasing a long-arm
type of sewing machine.) I was pleased with the results although by the end of a queen-size quilt, I only had about 2" left of space to work on! I love
free-motion loops and meander and that worked in just fine on the limited 7" size. Two year later I had the opportunity to buy a used 9" sewing machine
and I really love the combination of the Grace frame and the larger 9" space. I later purchased the Sure Stitch, Stitch Regulator. Because I worked my
way through to the system I am using now, I have had hands-on experience with some different facets and combinations. I'm sure every quilter would
love to have a commercial quilting machine at their disposal, but that is just not practical for most of us... from both financial and space requirements!
Yes, a short or mid-arm sewing machine is a compromise but it's one that I can live with quite happily.
NEW NOTE: I have now upgraded to a 15" Bailey! If I thought the 9" space was an improvement, I think the 15" space is phenomenal. I have been
playing with the QuiltCad software and have made a few pantograms now. This has certainly opened up a lot more possibilities for quilting!
SOME tips.....
Free-motion quilting on a frame puts different requirements on the thread and needles you use. You will probably encounter thread breakage when
you first set up to practise.... that is primarily because you probably still have a small size quilting needle on your machine. When the sewing machine
is on the frame, the quilt is taunter and the quilting speed is faster (especially with the 9" sewing machines). You will probably need to use:
#16/100 size needles with good quality quilting thread.
For the same reasons as using a large needle, you will find that you also need to use good quality thread.
One of the first quilts I worked on with the Little Gracie II was with a metallic thread and I was almost in tears with thread breakage until I tried a Jeans
Needle in size 16. For metallics, you may want to even try a size 18 needle! I love the shimmer of rayon threads but I definitely have to use a large,
strong needle.
Fancy threads such as metallics and some rayons may need to pull off horizontally and "unroll". When the spool or cone is vertical, the spools is
stationery and the thread pulls from the top and twists around many times before it goes through the eye of the needle. If it is mounted horizontally, the
spool unrolls the thread and it doesn't twist. The more twists, the more chance of the thread wearing and breaking. If your sewing machine only has a
spindle set so that the spool or cone have to sit vertically, you may need to be a little inventive and create your own horizontal spindle.
We are dealers for the company in Tisdale, Sask. For your quilting needs in Western Canada, give us a call or email (see contact us page)
I don't just sell the frame, I love the frame. A few years ago, when I first got my Little Gracie II, I just used my regular sewing machine on it (7" opening).
I thought I would practise a little and decide if I wanted a bigger sewing machine with a mid-arm size. (I knew I would not be purchasing a long-arm
type of sewing machine.) I was pleased with the results although by the end of a queen-size quilt, I only had about 2" left of space to work on! I love
free-motion loops and meander and that worked in just fine on the limited 7" size. Two year later I had the opportunity to buy a used 9" sewing machine
and I really love the combination of the Grace frame and the larger 9" space. I later purchased the Sure Stitch, Stitch Regulator. Because I worked my
way through to the system I am using now, I have had hands-on experience with some different facets and combinations. I'm sure every quilter would
love to have a commercial quilting machine at their disposal, but that is just not practical for most of us... from both financial and space requirements!
Yes, a short or mid-arm sewing machine is a compromise but it's one that I can live with quite happily.
NEW NOTE: I have now upgraded to a 15" Bailey! If I thought the 9" space was an improvement, I think the 15" space is phenomenal. I have been
playing with the QuiltCad software and have made a few pantograms now. This has certainly opened up a lot more possibilities for quilting!
SOME tips.....
Free-motion quilting on a frame puts different requirements on the thread and needles you use. You will probably encounter thread breakage when
you first set up to practise.... that is primarily because you probably still have a small size quilting needle on your machine. When the sewing machine
is on the frame, the quilt is taunter and the quilting speed is faster (especially with the 9" sewing machines). You will probably need to use:
#16/100 size needles with good quality quilting thread.
For the same reasons as using a large needle, you will find that you also need to use good quality thread.
One of the first quilts I worked on with the Little Gracie II was with a metallic thread and I was almost in tears with thread breakage until I tried a Jeans
Needle in size 16. For metallics, you may want to even try a size 18 needle! I love the shimmer of rayon threads but I definitely have to use a large,
strong needle.
Fancy threads such as metallics and some rayons may need to pull off horizontally and "unroll". When the spool or cone is vertical, the spools is
stationery and the thread pulls from the top and twists around many times before it goes through the eye of the needle. If it is mounted horizontally, the
spool unrolls the thread and it doesn't twist. The more twists, the more chance of the thread wearing and breaking. If your sewing machine only has a
spindle set so that the spool or cone have to sit vertically, you may need to be a little inventive and create your own horizontal spindle.
| To see how I load an oversize quilt on the LGII, click on this link. |
I also enjoy a Grace Frame Discussion Group on the Internet at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Gracemachineframe/
It is a great resource for sharing techniques and getting answers. Some pretty experienced quilters are eager to share their successes and tips with
the "Newbies".
It is a great resource for sharing techniques and getting answers. Some pretty experienced quilters are eager to share their successes and tips with
the "Newbies".
| Mini-Pinni US $ 979.95 + Shipping & Handling |
| Pinnacle US $ 1899.95 Shipping & Handling not included |
| Other frames available can be viewed on the Grace Frame website at www.graceframe.com |
| We "drop-ship" Grace Frame Products directly to a street address. |
Another major tip is.... don't tighten your quilt too taunt on the frame. When we first begin, we often have a mindset that to keep
everything in place, we need to keep all the layers really taunt but we quickly learn that the needle will "bounce" if the layers (and especially the
backing) is too taunt. If you are getting skipped stitches, unwind the rollers a couple of cogs.
If your quilt back fabric is too high a thread count or too tight a weave, we often find skipped stitches as well. I have read that very fine batiks can often
be a problem and some people who use sheets for backing report that high thread count bounces the needle and skips stitches.
everything in place, we need to keep all the layers really taunt but we quickly learn that the needle will "bounce" if the layers (and especially the
backing) is too taunt. If you are getting skipped stitches, unwind the rollers a couple of cogs.
If your quilt back fabric is too high a thread count or too tight a weave, we often find skipped stitches as well. I have read that very fine batiks can often
be a problem and some people who use sheets for backing report that high thread count bounces the needle and skips stitches.
| To see how I load a quilt on the Grace Frame using the "fabri-fast" system, click on this link. |
For a printable PDF of some of my tips and personal experience, click on this link.
Check out a sample
pantograph that I did
on the QuiltCad
pantograph that I did
on the QuiltCad
Shown in "crib size"
•The Grace Speed Control is a universal foot
pedal replacement. It works with many
machines on the market.
•The easily accessible setting adjustment
allows you to have compatibility with multiple
machines.
•With Grace Speed Control, when you switch
machines it will too!
The Grace Speed Control is compatible with
many DC-powered machines that have a
single prong foot pedal plug-in. DC-powered
machines usually have a separate foot pedal
plug-in and a power cord plug in. (AC-
powered machines combine the two cords
into one plug--these types of machines are
generallynotcompatible with the Grace Speed
Control).
Check for compatibility.
pedal replacement. It works with many
machines on the market.
•The easily accessible setting adjustment
allows you to have compatibility with multiple
machines.
•With Grace Speed Control, when you switch
machines it will too!
The Grace Speed Control is compatible with
many DC-powered machines that have a
single prong foot pedal plug-in. DC-powered
machines usually have a separate foot pedal
plug-in and a power cord plug in. (AC-
powered machines combine the two cords
into one plug--these types of machines are
generallynotcompatible with the Grace Speed
Control).
Check for compatibility.
The following is a list of machines
that the Grace Speed Control is
compatible with. If a machine is not
on this list, it may not work with Grace
Speed Control, because it has not
been tested.
BABYLOCK:
Crafter’s Choice
Decorator’s choice
Quilter’s Choice
Quilter’s Choice Pro (BLQP)
ELNA 7200
JANOME
11000
10000/1
6500
6600
4800
JUKI E-80 (all versions)
98 E
98Q/QE (with separate cord)
HUSQVARNA VIKING
“Lily Series” 150
Mega Quilter
“Quilting Lucky” 540
Viking One
Viking Designer#2
PFAFF
2022
2024
2025
2034
2046
2054
2124
2144
Grand Quilter
BERNINA
150, 165, 185
Activa: 145, 240,
Artista: 820, 830
Virtuosa: 153, 155
Aurora: 430, 440 QE,
and 450
BROTHER
Pacesetter NX-200
8060
1500 S
SINGER
Quantum 9910
Quantum 9940
that the Grace Speed Control is
compatible with. If a machine is not
on this list, it may not work with Grace
Speed Control, because it has not
been tested.
BABYLOCK:
Crafter’s Choice
Decorator’s choice
Quilter’s Choice
Quilter’s Choice Pro (BLQP)
ELNA 7200
JANOME
11000
10000/1
6500
6600
4800
JUKI E-80 (all versions)
98 E
98Q/QE (with separate cord)
HUSQVARNA VIKING
“Lily Series” 150
Mega Quilter
“Quilting Lucky” 540
Viking One
Viking Designer#2
PFAFF
2022
2024
2025
2034
2046
2054
2124
2144
Grand Quilter
BERNINA
150, 165, 185
Activa: 145, 240,
Artista: 820, 830
Virtuosa: 153, 155
Aurora: 430, 440 QE,
and 450
BROTHER
Pacesetter NX-200
8060
1500 S
SINGER
Quantum 9910
Quantum 9940
Exciting News
The Little Gracie II and GMQ-Pro will
now be shipped with the Professional
Series Carriage Upgrade
(shown on the left) along with the
universal speed control (list of
compatible sewing machines below)
If you are not using a sewing machine
that can accommodate a speed
control, you can still order the wooden
carriage shown at right which
enables you to mount the foot pedal
on the top and using the lever system
to operate your foot pedal with your
hand.
The Little Gracie II and GMQ-Pro will
now be shipped with the Professional
Series Carriage Upgrade
(shown on the left) along with the
universal speed control (list of
compatible sewing machines below)
If you are not using a sewing machine
that can accommodate a speed
control, you can still order the wooden
carriage shown at right which
enables you to mount the foot pedal
on the top and using the lever system
to operate your foot pedal with your
hand.
| Little Gracie II shown in "Crib Size "64". Can be set up in Queen 98" or Crib. |
The Grace Company says, "Upgrading these
frames with our professional, sleek metal
carriages will go a long way in adding value
to these products. The professional carriage
construction enhances stitch quality,
accuracy, and improves the carriage motion.
The carriage also includes precision
bearings, back and front comfort grips, and
accessory holes and mounts. The handle
location allows for easy access to the
machine and thread. Machine base clamps
are also included to hold your machine firmly
in place.
The wooden carriage is still available in
place of the professional series carriage
upon request. The wooden carriage is
required for sewing machines not
compatible with the speed control. "
frames with our professional, sleek metal
carriages will go a long way in adding value
to these products. The professional carriage
construction enhances stitch quality,
accuracy, and improves the carriage motion.
The carriage also includes precision
bearings, back and front comfort grips, and
accessory holes and mounts. The handle
location allows for easy access to the
machine and thread. Machine base clamps
are also included to hold your machine firmly
in place.
The wooden carriage is still available in
place of the professional series carriage
upon request. The wooden carriage is
required for sewing machines not
compatible with the speed control. "
The GMQ-Pro shown
set up in crib size with
the wooden carriage.
set up in crib size with
the wooden carriage.
| Frame can be set up in two sizes: 63" Crib Size 123" King Size |
| Pinnacle Work Area: 58" Crib 118" King (Plan for 3-4 inches of working space on each side of your fabric.) Carriage - Professional Series Carriage will move 16" forward and back. 10" W X 20" L X 14" Inside Height. If your sewing machine is within these dimensions, it will work on the platform. |
SPEED CONTROL
| My new Pinnacle... with a quilt loaded and ready to start. It looks pretty big with just a little baby quilt on it! |