Grace Next Generation Quilting Frame

Product Information

The Next Generation Quilting Frame is a machine quilting system designed for home use. The frame is made of aluminum and includes parts A and B, hardware parts, and tools needed for assembly. The frame features a laser pointer assembly, table and shelf surfaces, carriage sides, and rails for fabric layers. The frame also includes plastic tracks, rail couplers, and ratchets for securing fabric layers in place. The frame is compatible with Grace Quilting Systems and is designed to enhance the machine quilting process from beginning to end.

Product Usage

1. Begin by reading through the assembly instructions completely before starting the process.
2. Use the parts list to ensure that all parts are present before beginning assembly.
3. Identify hardware packets, which are separated by type and labeled for ease of identification.
4. Use the provided tools, including a 10mm open-end wrench or adjustable wrench, Phillips screwdriver (cordless preferred), and 3mm and 4mm Allen wrenches, to assemble the frame.
5. Use the Fabri-Fast Tool (included) when installing fabric on the frame.
6. Follow the step-by-step assembly instructions to assemble the frame.
7. Secure fabric layers in place using the plastic tracks, rail couplers, and ratchets included with the frame.
8. Use the laser pointer assembly to guide machine quilting.

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Parts List A

(1) Right Frame End

(1) Laser Pointer Assembly

(1) Laser Pointer Lower Assembly

(1) Left Frame End
(4) Outer Leg Brace (Shorter)
Pre- I nstalled (2) 10mm screw (2) 6mm nut

(4) Middle Leg Brace (Longer)
Pre- I nstalled (2) 10mm screw (2) 6mm nut
(4) Table Brace

(2) 120″ Plastic Track (2) 60″ Plastic Track (Crib Track)

(4) Shorter Rail (4) Longer Rail (4) Shelf Brace

(4) Track Support Pre-I nstalled (4) 10mm screw (2) 6mm nut

(6) Leg Assembly

(2) Shelf Surface

(4) Rail Coupler (4) Rail End

(2) Table Surface

(4) Ratchet
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Parts List B

Left Fabric Layers Rail Bracket

Left Take-Up Rail Bracket

Right Take-Up Rail Bracket

Right Fabric Layers Rail Bracket

(1) Upper Left Carriage Side

(2) Handle/ Brace Assembly

(1) Upper Right Carriage Side

(1) Lower Left Carriage Side

(2) Bottom Plate End
Pre- I nstalled (2) Wheels pre-attached)

(1) Lower Right Carriage Side

1. Left Head Clamp Assembly

2. Right Head Clamp Assembly

(2) Bottom Plate Side Pre-I nstalled (1) Plastic Track
(4) 6mm X 20mm screws

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(1) Top Plate
Pre- I nstalled (4) Wheels
(1) Bottom Plate Plastic Carriage Support
(2) Strips of Double Sided Tape applied to back

Hardware List

(42) 6mm X 10mm Socket Button Head Cap Screw (SBHC) (6) bagged

(16) 5mm X 10mm Socket Button Head Cap Screw (SBHC) bagged

(16) 6mm X 12mm Socket Button Head Cap Screw (SBHC) (8) bagged

(40) 6mm Square Nut (8) bagged

(10) 6mm Nut bagged

(8) 5mm Square Nut pre-installed

(8) 5mm X 10mm Socket Head Counter Sink Screw (SHCS) bagged
(24) Plastic Knob pr e- inst alled

(8) 6mm X 20mm Carriage Bolt pr e- inst alled

(4) 6mm X 20mm Hex Bolt (4) pre-installed
(4) Fabrifast Tubing

(4) Bungee Clamps

(4) 6mm X 32mm Hex Bolt pr e- inst alled

(12) 6mm X 50mm Hex Bolt (10) pre-installed

Tools Needed: 10mm open end wrench or Adjustable wrench Phillips Screw Driver (Cordless Preferred) 3mm, and 4mm Allen wenches (provided) Fabri-Fast Tool (to be used when installing your fabric)

(1) Speed Control Assembly
(1) Fabri-Fast Tool

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Grace Quilting Frames and Hoops

I nnovation and Evolution
Grace Quilting Systems have been developed over the past two decades with several original design innovations. Additionally, because of feedback from many of the thousands of quilters who have purchased and use our machine quilting systems, we have been able to make a frame that will truly enhance the entire process of machine quilting from
beginning to end.
WELCOME!
As you begin assembly of your new Aluminum Frame home machine quilting system, keep in the mind the following:
1: The assembly 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. 4: Identify Hardware Packets: All hardware is separated by type and each packet is labeled for ease in identification. You will find packets located in a rectangular box.

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Step 1: Outer Leg Sub-Assembly Parts Needed:
4- Leg 4- Outer Leg Brace (Shorter) Tools Required: 4mm Allen Wrench (Provided)
NOTE: I t may be helpful to hold the square Nuts with a 10mm Open End Wrench while inserting them into the “T” slot in the legs.

1- 1: The Outer Leg Braces are slightly shorter than the Middle Leg Braces. Separate the parts before assembly to minimize the possibility of using the wrong parts.

1- 2: I nsert the Square Nut (Pre-installed in the Leg Brace) into the “T” slot in the leg as shown in Fig. 1-1.

1- 3: Slide (2) Outer Leg

Leg

Braces onto (2) Legs, as

shown in Fig. 1-2

1- 4: Lay the Leg Assembly down as shown in Fig 1-2 to simplify this step. Adjust the first installed Leg Brace using another leg brace to measure it’s location, as shown in Fig. 1-3. Tighten the 6mm X 10mm SBHC screws in the Outer Leg Brace with a 4mm Allen Wrench to secure them into place.

Notice Flange Locat ion
Outer Leg Brace

NOTE: The first installed Leg Brace will later be used to support

your Aluminum Frame’s shelf. I f you would like the shelf to be

higher, or lower than the suggested height be sure to make this

adjustment now , since it may be difficult to make this change at

a later time. Also, remember the height of the brace, and set the

middle leg braces at the same height to ensure that the shelf sits

level.

14″

1- 5: The bent ends of the top Outer Leg Brace need to be even with the top of the leg. This will put the bent-over flange on the Outer Leg Brace slightly higher than the top of the Leg.

1- 6: Tighten the top Outer Leg Brace into it’s proper location using a 4mm Allen Wrench.

1- 7: Repeat steps 1-2 through 1-6 to complete a total of two (2) Outer Leg Assemblies.

Fig. 1-1 Fig. 1-2
Fig. 1-3

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Step 2: Frame End Assembly Parts Needed:
1- Left Frame End 1- Right Frame End 8- 12mm SHBC Screw 8- 6mm Square Nut

6mm Square Nut

12mm SBHC Screw

Right Frame End

Fig. 2-1

Left Frame End

NOTE: To guarantee that you have a Left and Right Frame End, insert the screws through the side of each Frame End with the logo painted on it.

2- 1: I nsert a 12mm SBHC Screw through each of the holes indicated in Fig. 2-1 (on the Left, and Right Frame Ends). Partially thread a 6mm Nut onto the exposed end of each 12mm SBHC Screw (Thread the nut on until the screw barely shows on the outside of the nut, the nut shouldn’t easily fall off the screw, but will be very loose).

Step 3: Outer Leg Assembly Parts Needed:
2- Outer Leg Sub-Assembly 1- Left Frame End 1- Right Frame End Tools Required: 4mm Allen Wrench
3- 1: Attach a Frame End to each Outer Leg SubAssembly. Slide the 6mm Hex Nuts (Pre-installed in the Frame End) into the “T” slot in the Legs, as shown in Fig. 3-1.
NOTE: Create a Left and a Right Outer Leg Assembly by attaching the frame ends as shown in Fig. 3-2, and Fig. 3-3.
3- 2: Temporarily fasten the Frame Ends about 1″ down from the top of the leg, by tightening the pre-attached 6mm X 12mm SBHC Screws with a 4mm Allen Wrench.

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Frame End

Left
Fig. 3-2

Fig. 3-1

Right
Fig. 3-3

Step 4: Middle Leg Assembly ( King Only) Parts Needed:
2- Leg 4- Middle Leg Brace (Longer) Tools Required: 4mm Allen Wrench
NOTE: The maximum width for a quilt
made in the Crib Configuration is 50″. If you will be making quilts larger than 50″ wide we recommended that you build your Quilting Frame full size.

Leg
Middle Leg Brace

Fig. 4-1

You do not need to complete Step 4 if you are building your Quilting Frame in the Crib Configuration. Skip to Step 25 (Crib Setup I nstructions Pg. 22) to setup your frame for Crib Size quilts. I f you are building the Crib Size Frame keep the parts listed in Step 4, so that they will be available if you decide to build the King Size Frame at a later time.

4- 1: Slide the Square Nuts pre-installed in the four (4) Middle Leg Braces onto the “T” Slots in the two (2) remaining legs as shown in Fig. 4-1.

4- 2: Set the lower Leg Braces at the height previously set in Step 1-4, use a Leg Brace to measure the location. (See Fig.1-3)

4- 3: Secure the lower Leg Braces to the Legs by tightening the 6mm X 10mm SBHC Screws with a 4mm Allen Wrench.

4- 4: Finally, set the top Leg Braces even with the top of each Leg. Tighten the 6mm X 10mm SBHC Screws with a 4mm Allen Wrench to secure the braces in place.

Step 5: Table Sub-Assembly Parts Needed:
1- Outer Leg Assembly 1- Middle Leg Assembly 2- Track Support Tools Required: 4mm Allen Wrench 10mm Open End Wrench (Optional)

We recommend having someone hold up one end of the track support to help you w ith this step.
5- 1: Attach a Track Support to the Outer Leg Assembly by sliding the two (2) Hex Nuts (Pre-installed on the Track Support) into the “T” slot in the leg. Slide the Track Support onto the Leg completely (until the flange on the Track Support is against the top of the Leg)

Fig. 5-1

5- 2: Secure the Track Support to the leg by tightening the 6mm X 10mm SBHC Screws with a 4mm Allen Wrench.

5- 3: Attach the other end of the Track Support to the Middle Leg Assembly by sliding the two (2) Square Nuts into the “T” slot in the Leg as shown in Fig. 5-3. (Do not tighten the 6mm X 10mm SBHC Screws yet. Leaving the screws loose will simplify attachment of the Track Support in Step 6-3, and Track attachment in Step 8.)

5- 4: Repeat steps 5-1 to 5-3 to attach a Track Support to the other side of the Table Sub-Assembly. (Fig.

5-4 shows completed Table Sub-Assembly)

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Track Support

Fig. 5-4
Step 6: Frame Assembly Parts Needed:
1- Frame Sub-Assembly 1- Outer Leg Assembly 2- Track Support Tools Required: 4mm Allen Wrench 10mm Open End Wrench (Optional)

Fig. 5-3

DETAIL A SCALE 1 : 3

Fig. 5-2

We recommend having someone hold up one end of the track support to help you w ith this st ep.
6- 1: Attach a Track Support to the remaining Outer Leg Assembly by sliding two (2) of the Square Nuts (Pre-installed on the Track Support) into the “T” slot in the Leg. Slide the Track Support onto the Leg completely (until the flange on the Track Support is against the top of the Leg).
6- 2: Secure the Track Support to the Leg by tightening the 6mm X 10mm SBHC Screws with a 4mm Allen Wrench.
6- 3: Attach the other end of the Track Support to the Middle Leg, (part of the Table Sub-Assembly) by sliding the two (2) Square Nuts into the “T” slot in the Leg as done in Step 5-3, and as shown in Fig. 52. ( Leave all four ( 4) of the 6mm X 10mm SBHC Screw s in the Middle Leg loose. They will be tightened in Step 8-2)
6- 4: Repeat steps 6-1 to 6-3 to attach a Track Support to the other side of the Table Assembly.

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Fig. 6-1

Step 7: Shelf Brace Attachment Parts Needed:
1- Table Assembly 4- Shelf Brace 6- 6mm X 10mm SBHC Screw 6- 6mm Nut Tools Required: 4mm Allen Wrench 10mm Wrench
Note: While attaching the Shelf Braces notice how the brace is attached to the Frame. Fig. 7-1, and Fig 7-2 show proper Shelf Brace Attachment.

Outer Leg
Shelf Brace 6mm Nut Outer Leg
Brace

6mm X 10mm SBHC Screw
Fig. 7-1

We Recommend that you have someone hold up the end of the Shelf Brace near the middle of the Frame w hile you attach the Shelf Braces to the Outer Leg Braces.

Middle Leg

7- 1: Attach a Shelf Brace to the lower Leg Brace

on the Outer Leg Assembly with a 6mm X10mm

Shelf Brace

SBHC Screw, and secure into place with a 6mm

6mm Nut

Nut, as shown in Fig. 7-1.

(Attach in Step 6-3)

7- 2: Attach another Shelf Brace to the lower Leg Brace on the Outer Leg Assembly, on the opposite end of the Frame. Use the same procedure outlined in step 7-1 to attach the Shelf Brace.

Middle Leg Brace

6mm X10mm SBHC Screw
Fig. 7-2

7- 3: Attach the other end of the Shelf Braces to the lower Leg Brace on the Middle Leg Assembly by inserting a 6mm X 10mm SBHC Screw through the hole in a Shelf Brace, and then through the hole in the Leg Brace. Finally insert the screw through the hole in the Shelf Brace that is on the other side of the Leg Brace. Secure the parts together with a 6mm Nut. See Fig. 7-3.

7- 4: Repeat steps 7-1 through 7-3, to attach Shelf Braces to the other end of the Leg Braces. See Fig. 7-3.

Step 8: Track Attachment Parts Needed:
1- Table Assembly 2- 120″ Plastic Track Tools Required: 4mm Allen Wrench

Close-Up view of installed Track

120″ Plastic Track

Fig. 7-3

8- 1: Snap a 120″ Plastic Track into the Track Supports on the Front, and also the Back of the Table Assembly as shown in Fig. 8-1. Start at one end of the Track, and work your way down as the Track snaps into place. (You may need to lightly tap the Track to get it in place.)

Fig. 8-1

8- 2: After the Plastic Track is in place, tighten all of the screws holding the Track Supports to the Middle Legs with a 4mm Allen Wrench. (These screws were left loose in step 6-3.)
NOTE: To remove the track, start at one end, pry the track out with a small screw driver.
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8- 3: Adjust the Frame Ends so that their top edges are even with the top edges of the Track supports, as shown in Fig. 8-2, and Fig. 8-3.

Step 9: Shelf Attachment Parts Needed:
1- Table Assembly 2- Shelf Surface
9- 1: Attach the plastic Shelf Surface, w ith it’s textured side UP to the Shelf Braces, and the lower Leg Braces with the pre-installed Double Sided Tape, as shown in Fig. 9-1.

Fig. 8-2

Fig. 8-3

NOTE: To prevent the Shelf Surface from being attached out of square remove the backing from the tape, starting at one end of the Frame, and then only remove the Tape Backing in one (1) foot sections. Line up the Shelf Surface with the Shelf Braces, and press firmly in place before removing the next one (1) foot section of Tape Backing. Repeat this process until the entire Shelf Surface is at t ached.

9- 2: Repeat Step 9-1 so that both plastic Shelf Surfaces are attached to the Table Assembly.
Step 10: Table Surface Attachment Parts Needed:
1- Table Assembly 2- Table Surface 4- Table Brace 8- 5mm X 10mm SHCS Tools Required: 3mm Allen Wrench

10- 1: Attach all four (4) Table Braces to the Track Supports with the 5mm screws. The Table Braces are attached to the bottom side of the Track Support Flange, with the Tape on the Table Brace facing up.

Front

Fig. 9-1

10 X 1/ 2″ Counter sink Socket Head Screw

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Table Surface Table Attatchment 01

Tl

5mm X 10mm 10 X 1 2 Counter Sin SHSocCeSt HSeacrSecreww

Table Attatchment

10- 2: Attach the Table Surface to the Frame using the same method used to attach the Shelf Surface in step 8, removing the Tape Backing in one (1) foot sections. Make sure that the Table surface is placed onto the Frame with it’s textured surface facing up. (Notice that the slots cut in the plastic Table Surface are closer to the back of the Table Assembly.) The Slots are in the table to attach the Pattern Perfect, and other optional accessories.
10- 2: Repeat Step 10-1 so that both plastic Table Surfaces are attached to the Table Assembly.

Table Brace Back
Fig. 10-1

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Step 11: Rail Bracket Attachment

Parts Needed: 1- Table Assembly 2- Fabric Layers Rail Bracket 2- Take-Up Rail Bracket
11- 1: Remove 6mm Carriage Bolts, Plastic Washers, and Knobs from the lower, slotted section of the Take-Up

6mm X 20mm Carriage Bolt
(pre-attached in Take-up Rail Bracket)

Table Details
Omitted for clarity
(This is the Frame End shown by the word “Front” in Fig. 10-1)

Rail Brackets, and Fabric Layers Rail Brackets.

Take-Up Rail

11- 2: I nsert a 6mm X 20mm Carriage Bolt through each of the two (2) square holes located at

Fabric Layers Rail Bracket Attachment Location
Bolts pre-attached in Fabric Layers Rail Bracket

Fig. 11-1 Left Frame End – I nside View

Bracket Attachment Locat ions

the front of each of the Frame Ends, as shown in Fig. 11-1, and Fig. 11-2. The Bolts are inserted from the

inside of the Table assembly, facing out, this is shown more clearly in Fig. 11-2.

11- 3: Now place a Fabric Layers Rail Bracket onto the 20mm Carriage Bolts, inserted in step 11-2. The Carriage Bolts go through the large slot in the side of the Fabric Layers Rail Bracket.

11- 4: Place a Plastic Washer onto the exposed ends of the Carriage Bolts. Now secure the Fabric Layers Rail Bracket to the Table assembly by threading a Plastic Knob onto each Carriage Bolt.

11- 5: Repeat Steps 11-1 through 11-4 on the other end of the Table Assembly to attach the other Fabric Layers Rail Bracket.

11-6: Insert two (2) 6mm X 20mm Carriage Bolts through one of the five (5) available attachment positions indicated in Fig. 11-1. (The square holes are arranged in vertical pairs, which are provided to allow many different sizes of sewing machines to be used on the Quilting Frame. Try the middle position first, and adjust later if more, or less quilting area is desired.)

Fabric Layers Rail Bracket Plastic Knob
Take-Up Rail Bracket Plastic Washer

11- 7: Now attach the Take-Up Rail

Bracket to the Table Assembly by

placing it onto the two (2) screws, just inserted into the Frame End. The two (2) screws go through the

Fig. 11-2

large slot in the lower section of the Take-Up Rail Bracket. When you

place the Take-Up Rail Bracket onto the Table Assembly be sure that the

Bungee Arm near the top of the bracket is closer to the Fabric Layers Rail Bracket, as shown in Fig. 11-3.

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11- 8: Secure the Take-Up Rail Bracket to the Table Assembly with two (2) Plastic Knobs.

11- 9: Repeat Steps 11-6 through 11-8 to attach the remaining Take-Up Rail Bracket to the other end of the Table Assembly.

Step 12: Rail Assembly Parts Needed:
4- Ratchet 4- Rail End 16- 5mm X 10mm SBHC Screw 4- Rail Coupler 4- Longer Rail 4- Shorter Rail Tools Required: 3mm Allen Wrench

Crib Rail Assembly Parts Needed:
4- Ratchet 4- Rail End 8- 5mm X 10mm SBHC Screw 4- Shorter Rail Tools Required: 3mm Allen Wrench

Fig. 11-3

NOTE: I f you are assembling your Quilting Frame in the Crib Configuration use the Crib Rail Assembly parts list. Also, if assembling the Crib Configuration, skip Step 12-1.

NOTE: Remove plastic tubing from all rails before
proceding. ( There are 4 pieces of plastic tubing.) Keep the plastic tubing, it w ill be used later for fabric attachment.

Rail Coupler

10mm SBHC Screw

Rail

12- 1: Attach two (2) Rails to each Rail Coupler using one

5mm X 10mm SBHC Screw per Rail, as shown in Fig. 12-1.

Tighten the 5mm Screws with a 3mm Allen Wrench (Be sure to use a short, and long rail for each rail assembly).

Fig. 12-1

12- 2: Attach a Ratchet to one of the ends of each of the rails with a 5mm X 10mm SBHC Screw, as shown in Fig. 12-2 (Slide Rail into ratchet until you can see the entire hole in the nut).

12- 2: Finally attach a Rail End to the open end of each of the rails with a 5mm X 10mm SBHC Screw, as shown in Fig. 12-3 (Slide Rail into Rail End until you can see the entire hole in the nut).

Fig. 12-2
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Fig. 12-3
Rail End

Step 13: Rail Attachment to Table Assembly

Parts Needed: 4- Rail Assembly 4- Table Assembly

Table, and Rail details omitted for clarity.

W ARNI NG: Ratchet, or Rail End w ill become damaged if Rail
is allow ed to sag dow n w hile one end is attached to a Rail Bracket.
We Recommend that you have someone hold up one end of the rail
that you are w orking w ith to help you w ith this step.

13- 1: Slide a Ratchet onto one of the wide slots in one of the Fabric Layers Rail Bracket’s on either end of the Table Assembly. Depress the Ratchet Mount Buttons while sliding the Ratchet into place. When the Ratchet is in place, release the Ratchet Mount Buttons. The buttons should snap into the mounting holes in the Fabric Layers Rail Bracket.

13- 2: Slide the Rail End, on the other end of the Rail into the same slot on the Fabric Layers Rail Bracket at the other end of the Table Assembly. Again, depress the Ratchet Mount Buttons while sliding the Rail End into place. Once the Rail is in place, the Ratchet Mount Buttons should snap into the mounting holes in the Fabric Layers Rail Bracket.

13- 3: Repeat Steps 13-1, and 13-2 to attach the remaining two (2) rails to the Fabric Layers Rail Bracket’s at each end of the Table Assembly. Make sure that all of the Ratchets are mounted on the same end of the Table Assembly.

Fig. 13-1

13-4: Attach the final Rail assembly to the Take-Up Rail Bracket exactly the same way as you attached all of the other rails to the Fabric Layers Rail Bracket. Again, remember to attach the Ratchet to the same end of the Table Assembly as all of the other Ratchets.

Fig. 13-2

Step 14: Top Plate Sides Parts Required:
4- 6mm X 20mm Hex Bolt 4- 6mm Nut 1- Lower Left Carriage Side 1- Lower Right Carriage Side 1- Right Upper Carriage Side 1- Left Upper Carriage Side 1- Top Plate Tools Required: 10mm Open End Wrench

Attach the Carriage Sides to the Top Plate.
14- 1: I nsert a 6mm X 20mm Hex Bolt through each of the holes in the Lower Left Carriage Side, and then throught the holes in the top plat e.
14- 2: Secure the Lower Left Carriage Side to the Top Plate by applying nuts to the exposed end of the Bolts. Tighten the nuts securely with a 10mm wrench. Fig 14-1.

14- 3: Repeat Steps 14-1 through 14-3, this time using the Low er Right Carriage Side to attach the Right Carriage Side to the Top Plate.

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Lower Right Carriage Side Angled Side Facing Back
6mm Nut 20mm Hex Bolt

Lower Left Carriage Side
Fig. 14-1

Upper Right Carriage Side

Upper Left Carriage Side

Adjusting Lever (Not Visible)

Adjusting Lever

Fig. 14-2
NOTE: The Plastic Caps on the ends of the upper aluminum parts have teeth on one side, and are smooth on the other side. Make sure that when the Upper Carriage sides are installed that the teeth face towards the inside of the carriage.
14- 5: Release the Adjusting Levers on each of the Lower Carriage Sides. Now I nsert the Upper Carriage Sides into the Lower Carriage Sides, and lock them into place with the Adjusting Levers.

Step 15: Top Plate – Final Assembly Parts Required:
2- Handle Brace Assembly 1- Top Plate Assembly

15- 1: Remove the pre-installed 50mm Hex Bolts, and Plastic Knobs from the ends of each Handle Brace Assembly.

Front

15- 2: Pull the Carriage Sides apart slightly, to allow the Handle Brace Assembly to be inserted between them. The round stems on each end of the Handle Braces fit into the round holes in the Plastic End Caps. I nsert a Handle Brace Assembly into the front as well as the back of the Top Plate Assembly.

Back
1P/l4a”sPtliacstKicnKonbob 25″0HmexmBoHltex Bolt
Fig. 15-1

15- 3: After the Handle Brace Assemblies are in place, insert a 50mm Hex Bolt through the Handle Brace, push it all the way through the Plastic End Cap.

15- 4: Secure the Handle Brace Assemblies into place by fastening a Plastic Knob onto each 50mm Hex Bolt.

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Step 16: Bottom Plate Assembly Parts Required:
2- Bottom Plate Side 2- Bottom Plate End 1- Bottom Plate Support Tools Required: 4mm Allen Wrench

12mm Screw Bottom Plate End Bottom Plate Side

16- 1: Remove the pre-installed 12mm Screws from all of the Bottom Plate Sides.

Fig. 16-1

16- 2: Attach the Bottom Plate Ends to the Bottom Plate Sides using the 12mm Screws that you removed in step 16-1. Make sure that the Bottom Plate Ends are attached with their wheels facing in, as shown in Fig. 16-1.

Step 16- 3: Remove the backing from the Double Sided Tape that is attached to the back of the Bottom Plate Support

Step 16-4

Step 16- 4: Now apply the Bottom Plate Support to the Bottom Plate. Press edges firmly into place untill completely adhered into place.

Step 17: Bottom Plate Placement Parts Required:
1- Bottom Plate Assembly 1- Table Assembly – Complete
Place Bottom Plate onto the Table Assembly.
17- 1: First, remove the Take-Up Rail from the Table Assembly. This is the Rail located right over the middle of the Table, as shown in Fig. 17-1.
17- 2: Make sure that all four (4) wheels on your Bottom Plate are in contact with the Plastic Track. The Bottom Plate should roll smoothly on the Track.
Step 18: Top Plate Placement Parts Required:
1- Top Plate – Final Assembly 1- Table Assembly – Complete w/ Bottom Plate

Step 16-3 Fig. 17-1

Place the Top Plate Assembly onto the Bottom Plate, as shown in Fig. 18-1.
18- 1: Make sure that all four (4) wheels are on the track, located on the top side of the Bottom Plate, and that the Top Plate rolls smoothly.
NOTE: The completely assembled Top Plate, with Bottom
plate is called the Carriage, and will be referred to as the carriage throughout the remaining text, except for when instructions refer to features only on one item or the other.

Fig. 18-1
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Step 19: Sew ing Machine Placement Parts Required:
1- Sewing Machine (Your Sewing Machine) 1- Table Assembly – Complete w/ Carriage
Place your Sewing Machine onto the Carriage, as shown in Fig. 19-3.
19- 1: Raise the upper portion of the Carriage Sides high enough to allow your sewing machine to slide onto the Top Plate. Now, lock the Handles into place in the higher position with the Adjusting Lever.
NOTE: You can also gain some clearance for your sewing machine by rotating the Back Handle Brace Assembly up, out of the way. (Fig. 19-2)
19- 2: Place your Sewing Machine onto the Top Plate, and center it, both from side to side, as well as from front to back.
Loosen Knobs

Adjusting Lever

Fig. 19-1

19- 4: Roll the Carriage all the way to one end of the Table.

19- 5: Now, put the Take-Up Rail through the open area of the throat of your Sewing Machine.

19- 6: Attach the Take-Up Rail to the Take-Up Rail Brackets as previously done, in Step 13-4.

Step 20: Leveling the Table
Now that you have completed the assembly of your Aluminum Frame Quilting Machine, adjust the table so that it is level.

Fig. 19-3

20- 1: There are Leveling Feet at the bottom of each of the Table Legs. Adjust the Leveling feet so that the Carriage will not roll from side to side, or from front to back when it is left at any point at the table.

Step 21: Handle Adjustment Adjust the handles for optimal performance, and quilting comfort.

21- 1: The Following handle adjustments are possible. Raise the height of the Handles (Fig. 19-1) Rotate the Handles, front to back (Fig. 19-2) Rotate the handles side to side (Fig. 21-2) The handles can be adjusted wide or narrow (Fig. 21-1) And finally the Handles can be adjusted forward and back (Fig. 21-3)

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Fig. 19-2 Fig. 19-4

Loosen Knobs

Release Adjustment Lever

Fig. 21-1

Fig. 21-2

Fig. 21-3

Step 22: Head Clamp Attachment Parts Required:
2- Head Clamp Brackets 1- Top Carriage Plate, with Sewing Machine in place

Fig. 22-1

Step 22-1: Your head clamps were shipped to you fully assembled. To attach the Head Clamps to the Carriage Assembly, first remove the Plastic Knobs, Spacers, and the 6mm X 35mm Bolts from each of the Head Clamp Assemblies, as shown in Fig. 22-1.

Plastic Knob Spacer

6mm X 35mm Hex Bolt

Step 22-2: Slide your Head Clamps onto the forward portion of the Upper Carriage Handles, as shown in Fig. 22-2. (Note: there should be a Left, and Right Head Clamp, allowing the Plastic Knobs on the Head Clamps to face forward.) I f there is not a Left and Right Head Clamp, the knobs can easily be moved to the front side, correcting the assembly. Re-attach the Knob, Spacer, and 35mm Hex Bolts (removed in step 22-1).

Step 22-3: Adjust your Carriage Handles to their desired position. Now adjust the Head Clamps so that they press firmly against your Sewing Machine Head.

Fig. 22-2
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Step 23: Upper Laser Pointer Attachment Parts Required:
1- Laser Pointer 1- Top Plate Assembly

Before installing the Gracie Laser, please review the following information.

SAFETY PRECAUTI ONS
1. CAUTI ON: Use of controls, adjustments, or performance of procedures other than given in USER MANUAL may result in hazardous laser light exposure.
2. This product is safe to use in normal operations as described in these instructions. AVOI D DI RECT EYE EXPOSURE. DO NOT LOOK DI RECTLY I NTO THE LASER EMI TTER.
Warning Labels are located on the product, as shown:

Specifications:

Power: Wavelengt h: Output Power: Battery Type: Battery Life: Weight : Dimensions: Color:

Class I I 650nm
1mW 2 AA 150 Continuous hours 31.2g Without Batteries 6.929″ L X 1.533″ W Dark Grey

The Grace Company certifies that the Gracie Laser complies with the government FDA regulation 21CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11.

Laser Pointer Tips

Your Laser Pointer includes (4) four Laser Tips. Use the Laser Tips to make the laser dot size smaller. Choose the dot size that works best for you.

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Attach Laser to Carriage Assembly

NOTE: The Laser will be more useful in different locations, depending on the application. Determine the

Possible mounting locat ions

best location for the Laser before mounting it.

Fig. 23- 1 shows the available Laser Pointer mounting

locations on the upper handles (Mount Laser Here if you want to trace

patterns printed, or placed on the quilt, it is also useful to trace previously

sewn patterns, to improve repeated pattern accuracy.

Fig. 24- 1 shows one of the lower mounting locations. The Laser can also

be mounted to the other side of the Carriage in the same manner. (Mount

the Laser here if you would like to trace patterns printed on paper placed

on the Quilting Frame Table.)

23- 1: Remove one of the Plastic Knobs from one of the bolts that hold the Handle Brace to the Carriage Sides.

23- 2: Slide the Laser Pointer onto the exposed end of the bolt.

23- 3: Secure the Laser Assembly to the carriage with the knob that you just removed.

Fig. 23-1

Step 24: Low er Laser Pointer Attachment Parts Required:
1- Laser Pointer 1- Laser Pointer Lower 1- Top Plate Assembly
Mount the Laser Pointer to one of the lower mounting locations.

Fig. 24-1

24-1: Disassemble the Laser Pointer Assembly. (I t is shipped ready to attach to the upper handles.)

24-2: I nsert the 50mm Hex Bolt through the Laser Pointer Ball Swivel.

24-3: Next insert the Hex Bolt, and Ball Swivel into the Laser Mount, in the Lower Carriage Side. The Hex Bolt goes through the slot in the front of the Laser Mount.

24-4: While holding the Hex Bolt into the Laser Mount, put the Laser Pointer Ball Swivel Clamp onto the exposed end of the Hex Bolt.

24-5: Next, slide the Laser Pointer onto the Bolt. The Laser Pointer should sit into the saddle on the end of the Laser Pointer Ball Swivel Clamp.

24-6: Secure the Laser Pointer Assembly to the Carriage Assembly by tightening a 1/ 4″ Plastic knob onto the exposed end of the Hex Bolt.

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Congratulations This completes your Quilting Frame setup.
Please make sure that all screws are completely tightened before continuing. Now you need to apply your quilt fabric to the Quilting Frame. Detailed instructions explaining how to put your fabric onto the frame are located on Pg. 25
Step 25: Crib Table Assembly Parts Needed:
2- Outer Leg Assembly 2- Track Support Tools Required: 4mm Allen Wrench 7/ 16″ Open End Wrench (Optional)
NOTE: The maximum width for a quilt made in the
Crib Configuration is 50″. If you will be making quilts larger than 50″ wide we recommended that you build your Quilting Frame full size.

25- 1: Attach a Track Support to the Outer Leg Assembly by sliding the two (2) Hex Nuts (Pre-installed on the Track Support) into the “T” slot in the leg. Slide the Track Support onto the Leg completely (until the flange on the Track Support is against the top of the Leg).

Fig. 25-1

25- 2: Secure the Track Support to the leg by tightening the 1/ 4″ X 3/ 8″ SBHC Screws with a 4mm Allen Wrench.

25- 3: Attach the other end of the Track Support to the other Outer Leg Assembly by sliding the two (2) Hex Nuts into the “T” slot in the Leg as shown in Fig. 25-2. Tighten the 3/ 8″ SBHC screws with a 4mm Allen Wrench, as done in step 25-2.

NOTE: I t may be helpful to hold
the Hex Nuts (to keep them aligned with the “T” slot) with a 7/ 16″ Open End Wrench while inserting them into the “T” slot in the legs, since there is limited clearance, especially on the Hex Nuts closest to the flange.
25- 4: Repeat steps 25-1 through 23-3 to attach the other Track Support to the Outer Legs.

Track Support

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Fig. 25-2

Step 26: Crib Shelf Brace Attachment Parts Needed:
1- Crib Table Assembly 2- Shelf Brace 4- 3/ 8″ SBHC Screw 4- 1/ 4″ Nut Tools Required: 4mm Allen Wrench 7/ 16″ Open End Wrench

Shelf Brace 1/ 4″ Nut

3/ 8″ SBHC Screw
Fig. 26-1

Note: While attaching the Shelf Braces notice that there are four (4) threaded holes on one of the sides of the brace. Make sure that these holes face up. Also, make sure that the side of the brace w ithout holes in it faces out.

26- 1: Attach a Shelf Brace to the lower Leg Brace on one of the Outer Leg Assemblies with a 1/ 4″ X 3/ 8″ SBHC Screw, and secure into place with a 1/ 4″ Nut, as shown in Fig. 25-1.

26- 2: Attach the other end of the Shelf Brace to the lower Leg Brace on the other Outer Leg Assembly by inserting a 1/ 4″ X 3/ 8″ SBHC Screw through the hole in the Shelf Brace, and then through the hole in the Leg Brace. Secure the brace into place with a 1/ 4″ Nut.

26- 3: Attach the remaining Shelf Brace as previously done in steps 25-1, and 25-2.

Step 27: Crib Track Attachment Parts Needed:
1- Crib Table Assembly 2- Crib Track (60″) Tools Required: 4mm Allen Wrench 7/ 16″ Open End Wrench

Close-Up view of installed Track

Fig. 26-2

27- 1: Snap a 60″ Plastic Track into the Track Supports on the Front, and also the Back of the Crib Table Assembly as shown in Fig. 27-1. Start at one end of the track, and work your way down as the track snaps into place. (You may need to lightly tap the track to get it in place.)
27- 2: Adjust the Frame Ends so that their top edges are even with the top edges of the Track supports, as shown in Fig. 8-2, and Fig. 8-3 (Pg. 12).
NOTE: To remove the track use a small Screwdriver to pry up one end first.

Fig. 27-1

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Step 28: Crib Shelf Attachment Parts Needed:
1- Crib Table Assembly 1- Shelf Surface
28- 1: Attach the plastic Shelf Surface, w ith it’s textured side UP to the Shelf Braces, and the lower Leg Braces with the Pre-I nstalled Double Sided Tape, as shown in Fig. 28-1.
NOTE: To prevent the Shelf Surface from being attached out of square remove the backing from the tape, starting at one end of the Frame, and then only remove the Tape Backing in one (1) foot sections. Line up the Shelf Surface with the Shelf Braces, and press firmly in place before removing the next one (1) foot section of Tape Backing. Repeat this process until the entire Shelf Surface is attached.
Step 29: Crib Table Surface Attachment Parts Needed:
1- Crib Table Assembly 1- Table Surface 4 – # 10 X 3/ 8″ SHCS Screw 2- Table Brace Tools Required: 3mm Allen Wrench
29- 1: Attach both Table Braces to the Track Supports with the Pre-I nstalled

10 screws. The Table Braces are attached to the bottom side of the Track

Support Flange, with the Tape on the Table Brace facing up.
29- 2: Attach the Table Surface to the Frame using the same method used to attach the Shelf Surface in step 28, removing the Tape Backing in one (1) foot sections. Make sure that the Table surface is placed onto the Frame with it’s textured surface facing up. (Notice that the slots cut in the plastic Table Surface are closer to the back of the Table Assembly.) The Slots are in the table to attach the Pattern Perfect, and other optional accessories.

Shelf Surface
Fig. 28-1

Fig. 29-1

Table Brace Table Surface # 10 X 3/ 8″ SHCS Screw

This concludes the part of the Crib Configuration setup that is different from Full Frame setup. At this point go back to Step 11, (on Pg. 13), and follow the remaining steps to complete the setup of your Quilting Frame. Any Crib Configuration steps that vary from Full Frame setup will be indicated in the instruction text throughout the remainder of the assembly process.
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Congratulations! You have completed the assembly of your Aluminum Frame Quilting Frame.
All that remains is to install your fabric and begin quilting! (You’ll notice you still have Bungee Clamps leftover. These will be assembled in conjunction with your fabric installation).
With the Grace, specially designed Fabri-Fast rails, installing your fabric is easier on the Aluminum Frame than on any other frame. Each rail has a Fabri- Fast slot and accompanying tubing. These work together to make your fabric installation much easier and faster than using tape, tacks or Velcro® .
Before you begin, please locate the plastic Fabri-Fast tool included in your shipment.
We recommend you begin with practice material allowing you to experiment with machine settings and stroke techniques.
NOTE: As you cut your fabric layers, we recommend making the quilt backing about 6-8″ longer and 2-4″ wider than your top. This will allow for a little give in the backing, especially if using thicker batting.
Aluminum Frame Fabric I nstallation
Rail Rotation: I t is important that each rail rotates the correct direction to apply tension to your quilt layers correctly. Light tension is applied to your quilt fabric to remove wrinkles, and to allow the fabric to be sewn together consistently throughout the entire quilt. The Ratchet Rail ends allow you to limit the direction that each rail rotates. The Ratchets are universal, in that the direction of rotation can be changed by simply sliding the direction lever from one side to the other. The ratchet can also be set to a neutral position by sliding the direction lever to the center position. Each rail w ill alw ays rotate in the direction tow ard w hich its lever is slid. When switching the ratchet’s direction of rotation, or when switching the ratchet into the neutral position you need to rotate the rail in it’s previous direction of rotation slightly, to allow the ratchet to release, before the ratchet will be in the neutral position, or be able to rotate in the opposite direction.
I nstalling Fabric Layers onto the Rails ( Preview ) : Center your cloth lengthwise along the rail. Using Grace’s Fabri-FastTM System, take a piece of plastic tubing (cut to the appropriate length), and, holding your fabric to the slot (lining up the edge), press the tubing over the fabric and into the slot. Use the Fabri-Fast tool to press the rest of the tube and fabric in quickly and easily. (Detailed instructions begin on page 26.)

Methods of I nstallation: 1: The recommended method for installing fabric onto the rails is to apply your fabric layers directly to the rails. 2: You may also make and use Cloth Leaders ( instructions on Pg. 29) .

OVERVI EW: This is an outline to show which fabric layer goes onto each rail, and the direction that each rail should rotate.

Step 1: I nstall Batting to Batting rail and roll up. Step 2: I nstall Quilt Top to the Quilt Top rail and roll up. Step 3: I nstall Backing to Backing rail and roll up. Step 4: Attach Quilt Layers to Take-Up rail.

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Take-Up Rail

Fig. FI 1-1

Backing Rail Quilt Top Rail

Step 1: Batting

Batting Rail

NOTE: A light, bonded batting is recommended.
1- 1: Center the batting on the batting rail and attach one end of the batting using the fabri-fast tubing. (NOTE: FabriFast tubing will work with most batting, however, if the batting is too thick to squeeze into the slot, you may tape the batting to the rail to keep it in place).

Quilt Backing Take-Up Rail Quilt Top
Bat t ing

1- 2: Roll the batting onto rail. The direction that you roll the batting onto the rail doesn’t matter. The important thing to watch when rolling batting onto the rail is that the batting isn’t stretched. Always keep the ratchet on the batting rail in the Neutral Position to prevent any tension from being applied to the batting (See Fig. FI 1-1).

Batting Rail

Backing Rail Quilt Top Rail
Fig. FI 1-2

Step 2: Quilt Top to Quilt Top Rail

2- 1: Determine which end of your quilt will be the front.

2-2: Place the quilt top onto the table surface with its finished side facing up. Line up the center of your fabric layer with the center of the quilt top Rail. Attach the back edge of your quilt top to the quilt top rail. This is to be done with the finished side of the fabric facing up. Do not stretch or pull the fabric during this process. Let it lay as naturally as possible.

2- 3: Make sure that the Qult Top’s Rail’s Ratchet is in the Locked- Clockw ise Position (See Fig FI 1-1). Roll your quilt top onto the Quilt Top Rail completely. Again, be sure the fabric stays lined up. Smooth out any wrinkles as you roll by brushing the fabric from the center out, being very careful not to stretch or pull the fabric excessively.

Step 3: Quilt backing to Backing rail

3- 1: To begin, determine which will be the front and back edges of your quilt backing. (Your quilt can’t exceed (110″ wide) the maximum quilt width of your Aluminum Quilting Machine. Your quilt’s length is not lim it ed)

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NOTE: If your backing is made up of more than one piece of fabric, cut your selvedges off and flatten out the seams with an iron to allow the backing the proper give it needs.

3- 2: Place your quilt backing onto the table surface good side down. Line up the center of your fabric layer with the center of the Backing Rail. Attach the backing with its finished side of the fabric facing the rail. Do not stretch or pull the fabric during this process. Let it lie as naturally as possible.

3- 3: Make sure that the Backing Rail’s Ratchet is in the Locked

Quilt Backing

Counter- Clockw ise Position (See Fig FI 1-1). Roll your backing onto the backing rail completely. Watch to make sure the fabric staysTake-Up Rail

lined up. Smooth out any wrinkles as you roll by brushing the fabric from the center out. However, be very careful not to stretch or pull

Backing Rail

the fabric excessively.

Quilt Top Rail

NOTE: I t is important that you roll the rail the proper direction so the fabric rolls onto the quilt top rail the right way (I f the rail always rotates the correct direction, as indicated in Fig. FI 1-1 you will avoid potential problems with the quilt fabric).

Fig. FI 4-1
Batting Rail

Step 4: Attaching Quilt Layers to the Take-Up Rail ( See Fig. FI 4-4) .
4- 1: Put the Take-Up Rails Ratchet into the CounterClockwise position, to ensure that it always rotates the correct direction.
4- 2: Put the Backing Rail’s Ratchet into the Neutral position. Now take the end of the quilt backing and attach it to the take-up rail with the fabri-fast tubing, be careful to not stretch your fabric. Put the Ratchet back into the Locked Counter-Clockw ise Position, and roll the Backing Rail to apply just enough tension to the Backing fabric. The fabric should be loose, but not sagging (See Fig. FI 4-1).

Take-Up Rail
Fig. FI 4-2
Bat t ing Batting Rail

Backing Rail Quilt Top Rail

Roll the fabric onto the rail as shown to prevent the fabric from pulling off

Take-Up Rail

4- 3: Next, bring your Batting up in betw een the Quilt Top Rail and Backing Rail and drape over the Backing. Lay it along the edge of the Take-Up Rail (See Fig. FI 4-2).
4- 4: Put the Quilt Top’s ratchet into the Neutral Position. Now, bring the edge of the Quilt Top up over the Backing and Batting and lay it over the batting along the Take-Up Rail. Pin your Top and Batting to the Backing, in a straight line along the edge of the Take-up Rail. You may also baste the edge with your sewing machine (See Fig. FI 4-3). Put the Quilt Top’s ratchet back into the Locked Clockw ise Position.

Backing Rail Fig. FI 4-3
Batting Rail

Quilt Top Quilt Top Rail
Bat t ing
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Quilt Top

Backing Bat t ing

Fig. FI 4-4

You are now ready to sew your desired patterns onto your quilt.

Rolling your fabric

When you have completed your work area and are ready to roll to the next, simply switch the Quilt Top, and Backing Ratchets into the neutral position, allowing them to roll freely. The Batting Ratchet should already be in the Neutral position. Roll the TakeUp Rail forward, rolling the sewn quilt area onto that rail. After you have advanced your quilt to the next location, switch each Rail’s Ratchet lever to it’s pre-determined position, and re-apply just enough tension to hold the fabric up without sagging, and without stretching the fabric.

TI P! As you roll the quilt forward, the quilt will accumulate on the Take-Up Rail. Raise the Take-Up Rail Bracket as needed, so that the bottom of the rolled up fabric stays about 1/ 16″ above the sewing machine base. Failing to do so will cause your Carriage Assembly to roll less smoothly.

Fig. RF1-1

Turning Quilt Around (This will enable you to quilt the entire quilt surface.)

Step 1: Begin pin basting your quilt when the quilt rolled up onto the Take-Up Rail is larger than desired. Pin baste all of the remaining un-quilted material.

Step 2: Detach the individual layers of fabric from their rails (Backing, Top, and Batting) and roll them up onto the Take-Up Rail. (Keep The quilt attached to the Take-Up Rail.)

Step 3: Remove the Backing Rail. Remember to support the rail to prevent the Rail Ends from

being

broken. Temporarily place the rail on the floor in front of your quilting frame. (We recommend having

someone help you with this step and also with step 4.)

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Step 4: Remove the Take-Up Rail (with quilt rolled onto it) and put it into the highest notch in the Fabric Layers Rail Brackets (the Backing Rail Location), making it the New Backing Rail. Now put the other rail in the Take- Up Rail location, making it the New Take-Up Rail.

Step 5: Attach the (quilt) two layers of fabric, and the batting to the New Take-Up Rail, using the Fabri-Fast Tubing.

Step 6: Roll the quilt off of the New Backing Rail, onto the New Take-Up Rail. Place the New Take-Up Rail’s ratchet into the counter-clockwise position.

Step 7: Place the ratchet in neutral and roll the quilt back onto the other rail with its ratchet locked in the counter-clockwise position until you can see the area where you left off quilting.

Step 8: Place the ratchet on the New Take-Up Rail in the counter-clockwise ratcheting position, add a little tension to your fabric and you are ready to begin quilting again.

NOTE: As you advance to the next area roll the fabric off of the Take-Up Rail and out of the throat of the

sewing machine and your finished quilt will now be rolled up onto the Backing Rail at the front of the frame

rather than onto the Take-Up Rail.

5″

Making Cloth Leaders

3/4″ Casing

Take Up Leader

1: 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 more difficult getting it installed into the rail slot.
2: Surge or hem your cloth leaders on all sides.

20 1/2″

13″

3/4″ Casing

Backing Leader

3/4″ Casing

Top Fabric Leader

3: Make cloth leaders in the following widths. (The recommended length is 105″, this length will accommodate any width of quilt that can be made on your Aluminum Frame Quilting Machine.)

4: Make a dashed line along the length of your leader about ½ ” in from the edge with a pen or marker. You will use this as a guide to help you insert your leader into the slot in straight line. (OPTI ONAL: For a straighter cloth leader installation, some may consider it easier to make a hem and then push the tubing into the hem before installing it into the slot. I f you wish to do this, create a hem on one end of each leader by folding over the fabric one inch (1″), and, using your foot pedal as a guide, stitching the fabric together 3/ 4″ from the fold. This will leave about ¼ ” of fabric beyond the stitching. Leave the edges open on both ends. You may then slide your tubing into the hem, Fig. CL1-1).

5: Mark each cloth leader at the center (length-wise).

6: Mark (or baste) a straight line about ½ ” in from the opposite (non-hemed, or non-dashed) end of the leader. This will be the line to which you attach your fabric layer.

7: Center your cloth leader lengthwise along the rail. Using Grace’s Fabri- FastTM System, take a piece of plastic tubing (cut to the appropriate length), and, holding your cloth leader to the slot (lining up the dashed line), press the tubing over the leader and into the slot. Use the Fabri-Fast tool to press the rest of the tube and fabric in quickly and easily. (I f you have made a hem, line up this hem w/ tubing over the slot and press it into the slot using the Fabri-Fast tool.
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8: With Cloth Leaders in place, pin your Quilt Fabric to the Leaders, rather than attaching it directly to the Rails.
Fabri-Fast Tubing

Fig. CL1-1

Cloth Leader

Bungee Clamp I nstallation

There are 4 Bungee Clamps provided with your Aluminum Frame Quilting Frame. The Bungee Clamps allow you to easily add side tension to your quilt fabric. Clip your Bungee Clamps to the quilt fabric, then insert the loose Bungee end through the Bungee Holder as shown in Fig. BC1-1, looping it back into the Bungee Holder. Apply some tension to the Bungee then slide the bungee that is in the crescent moon side of the bungee holder toward either tapered side to grip the bungee in place.

Fig. BC1-1

Optional Accessories

There are many optional accessories available for your Aluminum Frame Quilting frame.

Lamp Holder Accessory: Your Quilting Frame was shipped with Lamp Brackets, as well as the hardware required to attach the brackets. The Lamp Brackets are easily attached to the Handle Braces as Shown Fig. LH1-1. Lamps, and other accessories can be attached to the Lamp Brackets. You can purchase a Lamp from the Grace Company web site, www.graceframe.com, or by calling Your Grace Company Distributor.

Sew ing Tips
· Be careful not to sew too close to the edge, to prevent hitting your Bungee Clamps, or running off the edge of the quilt. Also, if you are using side leaders, avoid accidently stitching the leaders to your quilt.
· If your quilt will fit onto your frame Length-wise attach your quilt’s fabric to the rails along it’s length. You will have to roll the quilt less often, since your work surface will be as large as possible. Also, the quilt will not be as fat under the arm of the machine when you get to the end.
· You will need 4-5 bobbins to quilt a small sized quilt (less than a queen).
· Make sure to turn off your sewing machine any time you leave your quilting room, especially if you are using the peddle pushing mechanism. I f the mechanism pushes the pedal at all it may cause your sewing machine and peddle to get very hot.
· Keeping the fabric on the Take-Up Rail touching the bed of the sewing machine, instead of above the bed yields better results. I f the fabric is too high off the bed, bouncing will occur.
· When rolling the quilt, pull the batting a little to each side to make sure that it is not bunching. After rolling and tightening all the rollers, check under the quilt to see that the back is smooth.
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Grace Speed Control
The Grace Speed Control is designed to work with the sewing machine that has been provided with your Next Generation Quilting Frame.
Compatible with the Viking Mega Quilter / Pfaff Grand Quilter
Front Panel Connecting to your sewing machine:
Jack Plug-I n
Jack Plug-I n

For Technical Assistance please contact:
The Grace Company 1-800-264-0644
Speed ControlAllows you to set your machine to desired stitch-speed ranging from slow to full speed.
On/ OffPress for on, press again for off
Pulse ButtonMachine stops when you release, or use for single stitch.

(To Speed Control Jack)

(To Sewing Machine)

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