Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Ut oh... what did I just do?

I have been avoiding pin basting my hand pieced trip around the world quilt cause it is so darn big... 90x90. I have been thinking of getting a frame or making one...... and I caved. I just ordered this Grace EZ3 frame and am also getting the cloths for pinning to and the side clip attachments. The quilt is so happy now that it has a start date in sight!

I really, really hope this works out well for me. Should I warn the rest of the house this is coming? Nope, I didn't think so either =)


12 comments:

Julierose said...

Definitely let it come as a surprise ("Sur-Priiise!!;))))
Hope this works out for you..hugs, Julierose

Ray and Jeanne said...

Wow! Hoping this all works out for you. ~Jeanne

Chris said...

sigh

canuckquilter said...

Ooh! Let me know how it works out. A lady who comes into the shop really wants to sell me hers now that she can't hand quilt anymore. I'm not sure where I could make it fit in my house...but oh, I'd love one! Enjoy!

a good yarn said...

It looks like a decent bit of kit and fingers crossed it works the way you want it to.

The Joyful Quilter said...

Here's hoping that new frame works well for you!! Seems like it may save you a TON of time!

Katie Z. said...

I love mine, so I hope it works for you! I have too many little people to use mine right now, but it'll come out again in a few years.

Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow said...

How exciting!! :)

Ellen said...

Congratulations on your new purchase. I am sure it will get plenty of use! I'm thinking that not only will it be used for hand quilting but also basting your quilts for machine quilting as well.

Chopin - A Passionate Quilter said...

I am tempted to purchase one, but do not think I can justify since I have the long arm....but if I get back to hand quilting, I would purchase one of these too.

Quilter Kathy said...

So exciting... a happy valentines day gift for yourself!

Chopin - A Passionate Quilter said...

OK DEB!!! You are a BAD influence on me! My Grace will come next week. Now I will have to do some double time to get a couple of quilts ready for hand quilting for 2018 quilt shows to enter! I am so glad you did a post on yours because it really helped me make up my mind - that I did not need a hoop - I needed a frame! Keep us posted on when you receive yours and it is up and loaded. I am happy for you!!!