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Grace A34 Manual

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Quilting with the NEW Grace A34

Table of Contents

Care of your Grace Frame .............................
Correspondence and Technical Support........
Warranty information ...................................... 2
Parts Lists ....................................................... 3 - 4
Assembly
Leg and End Assembly ....................... 5
Brace Assembly ...................................
Pole Assembly ...................................... 8
Cog Wheel Assembly .......................... 9
Cog Stop Assembly.............................. 10
Assembly of Accessories
Super king extension assembly
Brace ......................................... 6
Pole ............................................
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Pole Kit Attachment ......................... 10
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Edge Master
Folding the Grace Frame ...............................
Making and using cloth leaders ..................... 16
Quilting instructions ........................................ 12-14
Trouble shooting .............................................
Copyright December 1997 Jim M. Bagley
GraceWood, Inc. Reproduction Prohibited,
Patent Pending
Application ................... 17
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Quilting Frame
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Quilting with the NEW Grace A34 Quilting Frame Table of Contents Care of your Grace Frame ......Correspondence and Technical Support..Warranty information ........2 Parts Lists ............3 - 4 Assembly Leg and End Assembly ....... 5 Brace Assembly ........

  • Page 2: Care Of Your Grace Frame

    After the warranty period has expired we will replace any part for the cost of shipping and handling of that part. Any broken or damaged part must be sent postage paid to the Grace Company before replacement can be made.

  • Page 3: Leg And End Assembly

    TOOLS To assemble the Grace Frame you will need a few common tools. Once the frame is assembled tools will only be needed to fold or disassemble the frame. Make sure that these tools are clean and free of grease.

  • Page 4: Brace Assembly

    SECTION 2. Brace Assembly Parts needed: 2 each part # BRUP59A34 Upper Braces 2 each part # BRLO61A34 Lower Braces 4 each 5/16" x 1-1/2" Hex Head Bolt 4 each 5/16" (Larger) Flat Washer If Super King* or Extra Long Super King** Extension Is Used 1 each part # UP2125SKA or # UP4075XLSKA Upper Double End Brace Extension 1 each part # LO23SKA or # LO425XLSKA Lower Double End Brace Extension 8 each 5/16"...
  • Page 5 Step 1. Select the two part # BRUP59A34 Upper Braces and place them side by side with Tee Nuts in each part FACING OUT. The keyed ends should be pointing in opposite directions. Step 2. Slide the two parts against each other in a telescoping fashion until the T-nut hole lines up with desired slot for the size frame that you need to set up.
  • Page 6 Step 2. Place a 1/4" (smaller) Flat Washer over the end of the 1/4" x 2" Bolt. Thread the 1/4" x 2" Bolt into the hole outside of the slot and into the brace. Place the cross nut in the slot so the threaded hole lines up with the bolt.

  • Page 7: Pole Assembly

    Pole Assembly Chart (By Length Of Quilting Space) Quilt must be at least 1" smaller than the overall length of pole ** Optional - Available at Extra Cost SECTION 5. Quilting Pole to end Assembly *Tip— Keep these cogwheel positions (as illustrated below) in mind while assembling the Quilting Poles to the Ends.
  • Page 8 The 4 Pole is attached to rear legs of the frame with two easily installed brackets #A34-4PB. Locate the brackets over the pre- drilled holes on the rear legs with the large hole on the bracket completely accessible behind back edge of the leg.
  • Page 9 SECTION 7. Using the Fold Up Feature The fold-up feature of the frame is really impressive. It takes only about two minutes to fold up the frame into a package which will take only about 9" of floor space. The quilt can be left on the frame and it will remain intact while the frame is folded.

  • Page 10: Pole

    HOW TO USE YOUR GRACE A34 QUILTING FRAME GET READY: Your quilt fabric may be tacked directly to the poles. However, using cloth leaders is a much better way to attach your quilt (see the cloth leader instruction sheet). Leaders are easy to make and allow the quilter to move the last few inches of the quilt forward from the rear pole to the front quilting area.
  • Page 11 fabric is without much slack between the two poles. Now, from the front of the frame, look at the fabric and re-adjust the fabric on the front pole if necessary. Sometimes, due to the grain line of the fabric, the fabric will be loose in one area and tighter in another.
  • Page 12 centering the quilt top to the center of the quilt backing. (See Drawing Above.) #3 Batting using the 4 pole kit: Make sure the 4 pole is properly installed on the frame before proceeding. Center the batting out over the backing and over the middle pole and hang down from the middle pole and wrap around the 4...
  • Page 13 Problem: Sides of quilt have a concave edge. Solution: The fabric was stretched along the pole. Take the fabric off and let it relax until it is not misshapen and then re-install, without stretching it along this edge. Problem: Poles are bowing in. Solution: The causes may be: 1.

  • Page 14: Making And Using Cloth Leaders

    Making and Using Cloth Leaders Use of cloth leaders < This is only a suggestion for making one kind of cloth leaders. There are many ways and ideas for making cloth leaders. Don’t hesitate about trying your own ideas. Just remember that the widest strip of fabric should be applied to the rear pole.
  • Page 15 < 2-2/3 Yards of Fabric to make 95" Queen Size Leader < 3 Yards of Fabric to make 109" King Size Leader < < Step 1. Cut the fabric as shown in illustration above. < Step 2. Finish the cut edges of the leaders with either a serge stitch or with a very straight 1/2" hem allowance.
  • Page 16 Using The Edgemaster The Edgemaster is an optional device that keeps the side tension of the quilting fabric even. This clamp is reversible and is sold in sets of two. There is no right and left side, one Edgemaster will work on either side of the frame.