GraceWood Little Gracie II Manual

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The New Little Gracie II
Home Machine Quilting System
Part List A ............................................................................................................. 2
Part List B ............................................................................................................. 3
Part List C ............................................................................................................. 4
Care of Your Frame .............................................................................................. 5
Assembly Steps:
Step 1: Take Up Rail Mount End Assembly........................................................ 7
Step 2: Fabric Layer Rail Mount End Assembly ................................................. 8
Step 3: Rail Mount End Assembly....................................................................... 9
Step 4: Frame End Hardware Assembly............................................................ 10
Step 5: Frame End Assembly............................................................................. 11
Step 6: Side Leg Brace "B" Assembly .............................................................. 11
Step 7: Side Leg Brace "A" Assembly .............................................................. 12
Step 8: Legs to Frame End Assembly................................................................ 13
Step 9: Table Assembly ..................................................................................... 14
Step 10: Middle Leg Spacer Assembly.............................................................. 15
Step 11: Track Installation ................................................................................. 16
Step 12: Frame End to Table Assembly ............................................................ 16
Step 13: Middle Leg Installation........................................................................ 17
Step 14: Middle Leg Assembly.......................................................................... 18
Step 15: Rail Assembly...................................................................................... 19
Step 16: Ratchet Stop Assembly........................................................................ 19
Step 17: Carriage Handle Assembly .................................................................. 20
Step 18: Cross Brace Assembly......................................................................... 20
Step 19: Cone Thread Holder Assembly ........................................................... 20
Step 20: Cone Thread Guide Assembly............................................................. 21
Step 21: Lever to Carriage Assembly ................................................................ 21
Step 22: Lever Linkage to Handle Assembly .................................................... 22
Step 23: Pedal Clamp to Handle Assembly ....................................................... 24
Step 24: Carriage to Frame Assembly ............................................................... 24
Step 25: Sewing Machine to Frame Assembly .................................................. 25
Step 26: Stylus Clamp Base Assembly.............................................................. 25
Step 27: Stylus Clamp Assembly....................................................................... 25
Step 28: Stylus Assembly .................................................................................. 25
Step 29: Stylus to Carriage Assembly ............................................................... 26
Step 30: Carriage Stop Assembly ...................................................................... 26
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Pole.................................................................................................. 27
Fabric Installation............................................................................................. 28
Making Cloth Leaders......................................................................................... 29
Installing Your Fabric Layers to the Rails.......................................................... 30
Step 1: Quilt Backing to Second Rail ................................................................ 30
Step 2: Quilt Top to 3rd Rail.............................................................................. 30
Step 3: Batting.................................................................................................... 30
Step 4: Attaching Layers to the Take-Up Rail................................................... 31
Step 5: Putting Your Machine/ Carriages Onto Frame...................................... 31
Rolling Your Fabric ............................................................................................ 32
The Four-Inch Principle...................................................................................... 32
Bungee Clamp Assembly.................................................................................... 32
Copyright June 2005
Jim M. Bagley, GraceWood, Inc
(Reproduction Prohibited)

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    The New Little Gracie II Home Machine Quilting System Parts List Part List A ......................2 Part List B ......................3 Part List C ......................4 Care of Your Frame ....................5 Assembly Steps: Step 1: Take Up Rail Mount End Assembly............7 Step 2: Fabric Layer Rail Mount End Assembly ..........
  • Page 2: Parts List

    Little Gracie II Parts List A (1) Left Frame Side (1) Right Rail Mount End (1) Right Frame Side (1) Left Rail Mount End (1) Table #1 (1) Left (1) Right (1) Left (1) Right Front Leg Front Leg Back Leg...
  • Page 3: Part List B

    Little Gracie II Parts List B (1) Back Handle (2) Middle (2) Track Cross Brace Leg Spacer Support Splice (1) Lamp Holding (1) Right Handle (1) Left Handle Cross Brace (1) Left (1) Right (1) Front Lever Back Lever Back Lever...
  • Page 4: Part List C

    Little Gracie II Parts List C (4 ) 1/4" X 3" (15 ) 1/4" X 45mm (3 ) 1/4" X 35 m Carriage Bolt Connector Bolt Connector Bolt (2) 1/4" X 2-1/4" (2 ) 1/4" X 40 m (4 ) 1/4" X 30mm...
  • Page 5: Care Of Your Frame

    Five-Year Limited Warranty GraceWood, Inc. will replace or repair, at our choosing, any part of the Little Gracie Machine Quilting System which may be shown to be defective. This warranty does not cover parts damaged through misuse, improper storage, improper assembly, loss, natural events and willful or accidental destruction.
  • Page 6 WELCOME! As you begin assembly of your new Little Gracie home machine quilting system, keep in the mind the following: 1) Plan to spend a minimum of 2-4 hours in assembly. This process will be simple and step-by-step. 2) Read through each step completely before beginning that step. 3) Using the parts list as a reference, take the parts out of the box and make sure that you have them all.
  • Page 7: Step 1: Take Up Rail Mount End Assembly

    Step 1: Take Up Rail Mount End Assembly Left Take Up Parts Needed: 1- Right and Left Take Up Rail Mount End Rail Mount End 4- 1/4” Jam Nut 4- 3/16” Flat Washer 4- 1/4” X 1-1/2” Carriage Bolt Left Take Up Rail Mount End Inside View 1/4"...
  • Page 8: Step 2: Fabric Layer Rail Mount End Assembly

    Step 2: Fabric Layers Rail Mount End Assembly Parts Needed: 1- Right and Left Fabric Layer Rail Mount End 4- 1/4” Jam Nut Left Fabric Layers 4- 3/16” Flat Washer Rail Mount End 4- 1/4” X 1-1/2” Carriage Bolt Left Fabric Layers Rail Mount End Inside View 1/4"...
  • Page 9: Step 3: Rail Mount End Assembly

    Step 3: Rail Mount End Assembly Parts Needed: 1- Right and Left Take Up Rail Mount End 1- Right and Left Fabric Layer Rail Mount End Right Rail Mount End 1- Right and Left Rail Mount Ends 1-1/4" Fender Washer 1-1/4"...
  • Page 10: Step 4: Frame End Hardware Assembly

    Step 4: Frame End Hardware Assembly Parts Needed: 1- Right and Left Frame End 12- 1/4” X 1-1/2” Carriage Bolt 12- 3/16” Flat Washer 12- 1/4” Jam Nuts 1/4" X 1-1/2" Carriage Bolt 3/16" Flat Washer Left Frame End 1/4" Jam Nut Outside View Left Frame End •...
  • Page 11: Step 5: Frame End Assembly

    Step 5: Frame End Assembly Right Frame End Outside View Parts Needed: 1- Right and Left Frame End 1- Right and Left Rail Mount End 4- 1-1/4” Fender Washer 4- 1/4” Plastic Knob 1-1/4" Fender Washer 1/4" Plastic Knob • Place the top two bolts on the Right Frame End in the slots on the bottom of the Right Rail Mount.
  • Page 12: Step 7: Side Leg Brace "A" Assembly

    Front Left Side Leg Side Leg Outside View • Complete the above steps again to complete the Brace "B" Left Front Side Leg. 1/4" X 45mm Connector Bolt 1/4" Rectangle Nut Side Leg Front Left Step 7: Side Leg Brace “A” Assembly Front Right Side Leg Parts Needed: 2- Side Leg Brace “A”...
  • Page 13: Step 8: Legs To Frame End Assembly

    Step 8: Legs to Frame End Assembly Parts Needed: 1- Right and Left Frame End 1- Right and Left Front Side Leg 1- Right and Left Back Side Leg 4- 1/4” Nylock Nut 4- 1/4” Flat Washer Right Frame End 4- 1- 1/4”...
  • Page 14: Step 9: Table Assembly

    Step 9: Table Assembly •IMPORTANT! Carefully identify your Front and Back Parts Needed: 1- Table #1 Crib Track Supports based on the position of the holes. 1- Table #2 NOTE: The Crib Back Track Support mounts to the “slot- ted” side of the table. 1*- Table #3 1- Front Crib and *Queen Table Aluminum Track Support 1- Back Crib and *Queen Table Aluminum Track Support...
  • Page 15: Step 10: Middle Leg Spacer Assembly

    Step 10: Middle Leg Spacer Assembly Parts Needed: 1- Crib Table (assembled) 1*- Queen Table (assembled) • Place the flat side of the Middle Leg Spacer 2- Middle Leg Spacer against the front crib table aluminum track support 2*- Table Splice (as show above, and to the left).
  • Page 16: Step 11: Track Installation

    Step 11: Track Installation Crib Parts Needed: 2- 65-1/2” Plastic Track 1- Crib Table (assembled) Queen Parts Needed: 2- 99-1/2” Plastic Track 1- Queen Table (assembled) 65-1/2" Crib Plastic Track • Slide one of the plastic track (FLAT SIDE DOWN) into the front table aluminum track support. •...
  • Page 17: Step 13: Middle Leg Installation

    1/4" X 3/4" Phillips Instructions continued from previous page Pan Head Screw • The 1/4 X 3/4” phillips pan head screw goes through the aluminum track support to the Side Leg Brace. (as illustrated left). • Two of the 1/4 X 1” phillips pan head screw go through the front Left Frame End to screw into the aluminum track support, similar to what you just did on the back.
  • Page 18: Step 14: Middle Leg Assembly

    • On the other bolt you will put a fender washer and then a plastic knob. • The right side is just opposite of the above instructions. The illustration on the previous page will help. • Lay the Little Graice on it’s side with the front down, as illustrated.
  • Page 19: Step 15: Rail Assembly

    Step 15: Rail Assembly Parts Needed: 3- 64” Rail (Crib) 3- 34” Rail w/ Coupler (Queen ONLY) 3- Square Plastic Cap 3- Round Plastic Cap 6- Plastic End Cap 6- #8 X 7/8” Screw 3 - Ratchet Wheels • Choose the rail size that corresponds to the frame size you have set up, and follow the above diagrams to assist you in assemblying that particular size.
  • Page 20: Step 17: Carriage Handle Assembly

    Step 17: Carriage Handle Assembly Right Handle Parts Needed: 1- Top Carriage (preassembled) 1- Right and Left Handle Base Left Handle 4- 1/4” X 30 mm Connector Bolt 4- 1/4” Jamb Nut • Put a connector bolt through both holes on the bottom of your Top Carriage Left Handle Base and through 1/4"...
  • Page 21: Step 20: Cone Thread Guide Assembly

    Step 20: Cone Thread Guide Assembly Parts Needed: 2- #10 X 3” Eye Bolt #10 Jam Nut 4- #10 Hex Nut 4- 3/16” Flat Washer • Tighten one of the jam nuts so it is almost to the end of the threads, by the eye. 3/16"...
  • Page 22: Step 22: Lever Linkage To Handle Assembly

    • You have the option of having the handles on the Left or Right side. You will want to decide the side you want them on before you get started on the rest of the steps.** • Slide a 1/4” washer on the end of a bolt and then thread the bolt through the hole that is the farthest away from the end of the Front Lever, as shown above.
  • Page 23 1/4" X 35mm Connector Bolt 1/4" Flat Washer Back Lever Linkage 3/16" Flat Washer 1/4" Nylock Nut Front Lever Linkage 1/4" X 40mm Connector Bolt • On the end of the bolt sticking out of your Middle Lever you will place a 1/4” washer and then slide the bolt through the hole on your Front Lever Linkage.
  • Page 24: Step 23: Pedal Clamp To Handle Assembly

    Step 23: Pedal Clamp to Handle Assembly 1-1/4" Fender Washer 1/4" Plastic Knob 1/4" Jamb Nut Parts Needed: 1- Pedal Clamp Pedal 3/16" Flat Washer Clamp 1- Pedal Wheel Pedal Clamp Spacer 3- Pedal Clamp Spacer 1- 1/4” x 3” Carriage Bolt 1/4"...
  • Page 25: Step 25: Sewing Machine To Frame Assembly

    Step 25: Sewing Machine to Frame Assembly Parts Needed: 1- Frame (assembled) Sewing Machine • You must take your Cone Thread Holder off your carriage before you can slide your machine inside. You may have to take your cone thread guides out. •...
  • Page 26: Step 29: Stylus To Carriage Assembly

    Step 29: Stylus to Carriage Assembly Parts Needed: 1- Stylus (assembled) 1- Top Carriage (assembled) Stylus Clamp • Choose which side you want your stylus on and then you will loosen the back knob. • Slide the stylus onto the handles, as pictured right, and then tighten the knob back up.
  • Page 27: Optional

    Optional 4th Rail Assembly Parts Needed: 1- 64” Rail 1/4" X 30mm 1- 34” Rail w/ Coupler Connector Bolt 1- Square Plastic Cap 1- Round Plastic Cap 2- Plastic End Cap 2- #8 X 7/8” Screw 2- 4th Rail Bracket 4- 1/4 X 30mm Connector Bolt •...
  • Page 28: Fabric Installation

    Congratulations! You have completed the assembly of your Little Gracie Quilting Frame. Save any extra hardware you have left over (if you assembled the crib size you will have bolts and wood pieces remaining). Store these in a safe, dry place for later use. All that remains is to install your fabric and begin quilting! With the specially designed Fabri-Fast rails, installing your fabric is easier on the Little Gracie than on any other frame.
  • Page 29: Making Cloth Leaders

    MAKING CLOTH LEADERS Ø First, select your cloth leader material. We recommend using a good quality muslin or similar fabric that has a good thread count. Be aware, however, that if the fabric is too thick, it may prove to be difficult installing it into the rail slot.
  • Page 30: Installing Your Fabric Layers To The Rails

    INSTALLING YOUR FABRIC LAYERS TO THE RAILS STEP 1: QUILT BACKING TO SECOND RAIL Ø To begin, determine which will be the front and back edges of your quilt BACKING (be sure it will fit within the width of your frame set-up). Ø...
  • Page 31: Step 4: Attaching Layers To The Take-Up Rail

    backing, along the pinned edge on the take up rail. Ø If you have the Optional 4th Rail, roll the batting onto rail, being sure to roll the proper direction so that it, like the quilt top, comes off the rail from the bottom when unrolling. Quilt Backing STEP 4: ATTACHING YOUR QUILT LAYERS TO THE TAKE UP RAIL...
  • Page 32: Rolling Your Fabric

    Rolling your fabric Ø When you have completed your work area and are ready to roll to the next, simply take the stops off the 2 and 3 rails, allowing them to roll freely. Then, with one or both hands, roll the 1 rail forward, rolling the completed work area onto that rail.

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