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Problem:
Fabric pulls/tears out at the Thumbtacks when
tension is applied.
Solution:
Seat the Tack all the way in. The Head of the
Tack, not the post of the Tack, should hold the Fabric. Use
a Tack Hammer to seat the Tacks if your han
d is not
strong enough.
Problem:
Poles squeak as they roll or they do not roll freely.
Solution:
The Nylon Lock Nuts are too tight. Loosen them with a 1/2" wrench about 1/2" to a full turn.
If the Quilting Frame still squeaks or is difficult to roll make sure that the frame is in good square
alignment and/or rub some Paraffin or Candle Wax on the Bolts in the ends of the Poles.
Helps for Tied Quilts:
Before installing the Quilt onto the Frame, mark both the Quilt Top and Backing in a similar
increments along the two side edges. (The sides that are not tacked onto the Poles.) While rolling
the Quilt during the tying process watch the marks. This will help you to keep an equal tension on the
Top and Backing Fabrics so you wont over tighten one or the other of your Fabrics. When rolling into
a new area of tying, allow your last row of ties to remain in the new area of tying. Also, tie your knots
tight.
Do Not over roll your last row of ties over the turn in the Pole.
Making and Using Cloth Leaders
Use of cloth leaders
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This is only a suggestion for making one kind of cloth leaders
. There are many ways and
ideas for making cloth leaders. Dont hesitate about trying your own ideas. Just
remember that the
widest strip of fabric should be applied to the rear pole. This allows the whole quilt to come up into
the area of quilting without stopping and adjusting the quilt top to the second pole in order to finish it.
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The best cloth selection for making cloth leaders is unbleached muslin or mattress ticking. However,
the ticking is a much more expensive selection.
