Grace Company Q-Zone Queen, Assembly Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Assembly Instructions Copyright December 3 2021 V2 0 Grace Company ...

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Page 3: ...________ Frame Configuration Queen Crib Date of Purchase _____________________________________ What Machine are You Using ___________________________ Select Which Frame Accessories You Have Purchased Q Zone Queen Table Inserts Start Right Cloth Leaders QuiltMotion Pattern Perfect G Series Top Plate Power Strip Accessory Speed Control Gracie Laser Sure Stitch Sure Stitch Elite Luminess Light Bar ...

Page 4: ...cturing or defects in materials This warranty does not cover parts damaged through misuse improper storage improper assembly loss natural events and willful destruction Parts must be returned to the Grace Company shipping prepaid before we can repair or replace them We will promptly return the repaired replaced part at our expense if done within a year of the purchase date Warranty Information ...

Page 5: ...eel Channel Lock 29 Queen Assembly Part Three 32 Task 7 Install the Rails 33 Task 8 Adjust the Rails 38 Task 9 Leveling the Frame 40 Crib Assembly 44 Crib Assembly Part One 45 Task 1 Set the Frame Height 46 Task 2 Install the Cross Support Tubes 49 Task 3 Install and Align the Tracks 52 Task 4 Install the Single Wheel Channel Lock 55 Task 5 Install the Rail Holder Brackets 56 Crib Assembly Part Tw...

Page 6: ... Channel Lock ACC 09 13057 See page 32 59 Single Wheel Channel Lock ACC 09 13056 See page 25 55 SBHCS M6 x 20 mm HDW 03 10088 Left Rail Holder Bracket x2 QZF 09 13128 See page 26 56 Right Rail Holder Bracket x2 QZF 09 13129 See page 26 56 Included Parts and Tools Box 1 Carriage Box Rail Holder Bracket Box Middle Leg Assembly QZF 09 13059 See page 7 ...

Page 7: ... 49 Ratchet Cap x2 QZF 05 10315 See page 33 63 Hardware Box Bungee Clamp Accessory x4 ACC 01 10261 See page 75 Included Parts and Tools continued Fabri Fast Tool ACC 05 10417 See page 75 C Clamp x4 QZF 05 10621 See page 75 Long Track x2 QZF 05 12057 See page 22 Fabri Fast Tubing x2 PLA 05 10408 See page 75 Reference Card Hook HDW 03 16369 See page 18 49 ...

Page 8: ... 3 Open End Wrench 10 mm and 13 mm HDW 03 10743 1 7 14 Open End Wrench 14 mm and 17 mm HDW 03 12068 SBHCS M6 x 16 mm x4 for task 5 HDW 03 10974 Connector Bolt M6 x 10 mm x36 for task 2 HDW 03 10953 Connector Bolt M6 x 10 mm x16 for task 3 HDW 03 10953 Included Parts and Tools continued ...

Page 9: ...68 See page 33 63 Rail Coupler x2 QZF 09 13131 See page 33 Long Track Support x2 QZF 04 12058 See page 22 52 Short Track Support x4 QZF 04 12059 See page 22 Frame Cross Support Tube x4 QZF 04 12061 See page 18 49 Short Track x2 QZF 05 12067 See page 52 Box 2 Included Parts and Tools continued ...

Page 10: ...avigating multiple manuals If you are not using one of the products in the flowchart just move to the next item in the chart Thank you again for choosing us to help your quilting projects We look forward to working with you The Grace Company Start Here Frame Manual Part One Assemble the frame s legs table and sides Install the channel lock onto the bottom carriage Align your tracks Quilting Machin...

Page 11: ...st Install the upper encoder Frame Manual Part Three Install the rails and fabric bungees Position and adjust the rails Adjust the carriage stop Level the frame QuiltMotion Manual Part Three Install the tablet bracket Plug in QuiltMotion Use the quilting modes and settings in the display Maintain the machine and perform repairs Quilting Machine Manual Part Four Frame Manual Part Four Install the v...

Page 12: ...12 Queen Assembly See page 13 Assembly Options Crib Assembly See page 44 Fits quilt tops up to 76 inches wide Fits quilt tops up to 26 inches wide ...

Page 13: ...13 Queen Assembly ...

Page 14: ...se instructions before assembling your quilting machine or any accessories The beginning of each Part will contain a progress checkpoint helping make sure you accomplish all of the tasks necessary to complete your quilting setup in the most convenient order Queen Assembly Part One ...

Page 15: ...th the left leg With the 4 mm Allen wrench and the 10 mm open end wrench remove the height screws washers and nuts Height Screw x2 Washers x2 1 Tape Measure not included Nuts x2 Instructions The frame height is important for comfortable prolonged use Ideally when fully assembled the handlebars on your machine or top plate will be around elbow height Take the following steps to set your frame heigh...

Page 16: ...Inches 4 40 1 2 Inches 5 41 1 2 Inches 6 42 1 2 Inches 7 43 1 2 Inches 8 44 1 2 Inches 9 45 1 2 Inches 10 46 1 2 Inches Note Height will vary slightly after adjusting leveling feet in Task 9 on page 40 2 Hold your arm at a 90 degree angle Use a tape measure to measure the distance from your elbow to the floor 3 Task 1 Set the Frame Height continued Queen Assembly Part One ...

Page 17: ...e middle leg and the right leg making sure to set them to the same height as the left leg 5 Task 1 Set the Frame Height continued Set your frame leg to the corresponding hole and secure in place with the screws washers nuts 4 mm Allen wrench and 10 mm open end wrench 6 Queen Assembly Part One ...

Page 18: ...legs and install the frame cross support tubes 1 Begin with the right leg Use the 4 mm Allen wrench and two M6 x 10 mm connector bolts to loosely attach a corner brace side A to the front of the leg 1 Allen Wrench 4 mm 1 Loosely connect the reference card hook to the side of the corner bracket with an M6 x 10 mm connector bolt 2 Connector Bolt M6 x 10 mm Queen Assembly Part One Reference Card Hook...

Page 19: ...sely attach a corner brace side A to the back of the left leg with four M6 x 10 connector bolts 6 7 Connector Bolt M6 x 10 mm x4 Corner Brace B Connector Bolt M6 x 10 mm x2 Corner Brace B Connector Bolt M6 x 10 mm x2 Corner Brace A Connector Bolt M6 x 10 mm x4 Middle Leg Brace x2 Connector Bolt M6 x 10 mm x4 Task 2 Install the Cross Support Tubes continued Queen Assembly Part One 1 Loosely attach ...

Page 20: ...mm Allen wrench 9 Cross Support Tube Shelf 1 Loosely attach the other end of the cross support tube to the front brace on the middle leg using two M6 x 10 mm connector bolts and the 4 mm Allen wrench 1 Repeat steps 8 9 for the rear cross support tube 11 Connector Bolt M6 x 10 mm x2 Task 2 Install the Cross Support Tubes continued Connector Bolt M6 x 10 mm x2 Queen Assembly Part One 10 ...

Page 21: ...braces and tubes are all in place pull the bottoms of the left and right legs outwards to make sure they are square with the cross support tubes Go around and tighten all 36 M6 x 10 mm connector bolts to secure the frame pieces 13 Task 2 Install the Cross Support Tubes continued Queen Assembly Part One ...

Page 22: ...g steps to install and align the frame tracks 1 Center a long track support over the back of the middle leg Make sure the vertical edge is towards the back of the frame Loosely attach the track support with four M6 x 10 mm connector bolts and the 4 mm Allen wrench 1 Connector Bolt M6 x 10 mm x4 Bottom Carriage Long Track Support Long Track x2 Vertical Edge Queen Assembly Part One ...

Page 23: ...orts that are already installed Loosely attach the track supports with eight M6 x 10 mm connector bolts and the 4 mm Allen wrench 3 Connector Bolt M6 x 10 mm x4 Connector Bolt M6 x 10 mm x8 1 Adjust the front track supports until the vertical edges are flush with the front of the cross support tubes Tighten the eight front M6 x 10 mm connector bolts with the 4 mm Allen wrench 4 Connector Bolt M6 x...

Page 24: ...Place the bottom carriage on the tracks at the left end of the frame Align the back track by pressing on the carriage as you slowly move it across the frame 6 Bottom Carriage Task 3 Install and Align the Tracks continued 1 Move the bottom carriage back across the frame After you pass each of the rear M6 connector bolts pause to tighten them 7 Connector Bolt M6 x 10 mm x8 Queen Assembly Part One ...

Page 25: ...o remove the right rear M6 x 20 mm SBHCS wheel and spacer from the carriage 1 SBHCS M6 x 20 mm Wheel Spacer 1 Install the single wheel channel lock with the M6 x 20 mm SBHCS wheel and spacer Do not fully tighten the screw 2 SBHCS M6 x 20 mm Wheel Spacer Single Wheel Channel Lock 1 Position the channel lock even with the side of the wheel extrusion Use the 4 mm Allen wrench to tighten in place 3 Wh...

Page 26: ... the rail holder brackets 1 Use the 4 mm Allen wrench and two M6 x 16 mm SBHCS to attach the two left rail holder brackets to the left side of the frame 1 Left Rail Holder Bracket x2 SBHCS M6 x 16 mm x2 1 Use the 4 mm Allen wrench and two M6 x 16 mm SBHCS to attach the two right rail holder brackets to the right side of the frame 2 Right Rail Holder Bracket x2 SBHCS M6 x 16 mm x2 Queen Assembly Pa...

Page 27: ... your top plate manual and follow the instructions to fully assemble the top plate When this is completed skip Part Two of this manual and continue to Part Three If you are not installing a new machine or top plate but are installing QuiltMotion turn to Part One of your QuiltMotion manual before moving on to Part Two of this manual If you are not installing a Q nique machine or QuiltMotion at this...

Page 28: ... One and Part Two QuiltMotion Manual Have you completed Part One and Part Two If not see your Machine manual or QuiltMotion manual for instructions on completing these steps before beginning Queen Assembly Part Two of your machine manual on the next page Queen Assembly Part Two Part Two ...

Page 29: ... rear wheels 1 Use a 4 mm Allen wrench to remove the outside wheel and wheel screw The wheel screw will not be needed again and can be stored with the packaging materials 2 Place the dual wheel channel lock onto the M6 x 20 mm SBHCS Follow it with the wheel with the wheel hub facing away from the channel lock 3 Right Rear Wheels Outer Wheel Wheel Screw Note Machine may differ from model shown If u...

Page 30: ...xtend it 6 Rubber Foot Note If twisted too far the handle will start to open and eventually the foot will fall out Reverse the direction you re twisting until the handle is pointing down but the foot still reaches the track Optional step Prevent the channel lock by loosening over time by using needle nose pliers or a wrench to tighten the bottom 4 mm hex nut against the rubber foot Tighten the oth...

Page 31: ...een Frame If you are also installing a new Q nique quilting machine turn to Part Three of your machine manual before moving on to Part Three of this manual If you are not installing a Q nique machine at this time continue to Queen Assembly Part Three of this manual on page 32 Queen Assembly Part Two ...

Page 32: ...talled the wheel covers on applicable models handlebars display thread mast upper encoder and power cable If not see your Machine manual for instructions on completing these steps before beginning Queen Assembly Part Three of your machine manual on the next page Queen Assembly Part Three ...

Page 33: ... Section x2 Floating Rail Section x2 Rail Coupler x2 Allen Wrench 3 mm Insert a rail coupler into the open end of a ratcheting rail section Align two of the screws in the coupler so you can see them through the holes in the rail section 1 Rail Coupler Ratcheting Rail Section Holes Ratchet Cap x2 Queen Assembly Part Three ...

Page 34: ...Insert the other end of the rail coupler into the open end of the floating rail section Align the other two screws so that they can be seen through the holes in the rail 3 Use a 3 mm Allen wrench to tighten the screws inside the floating rail section 4 Floating Rail Section Rail Coupler Task 7 Install the Rails continued Queen Assembly Part Three ...

Page 35: ...t rail holder bracket 6 7 Floating Rail Section Left Rail Holder Bracket Raise the rear rail holder brackets by loosening the plastic knob on both of the rear bracket holders and sliding the bracket up high enough that the rail can pass through the throat of the machine Make sure both rear brackets are raised to the same height Plastic Knob x2 Task 7 Install the Rails continued Queen Assembly Part...

Page 36: ... the Fabri Fast groove is facing up Then slide the ratchet cap onto the top of the bracket 8 Right Rail Holder Bracket Ratchet End Ratchet Cap Fabri Fast Groove Repeat steps 6 8 for the other rail placing it in the front rail holder brackets 9 10 Task 7 Install the Rails continued Queen Assembly Part Three ...

Page 37: ...s until the Fabri Fast grooves are facing up Fabri Fast Grooves Remove the ratchet covers 2 Remove the rails by lifting the right side out of the right rail holder brackets and pulling the left side out of the left rail holder brackets 3 Task 7 Install the Rails continued Queen Assembly Part Three ...

Page 38: ...ws in the right and left extension arm 1 Set Screws x4 Pull on the brackets to extend the quilt backing rail until you see the slot on the extension arms Tighten the set screws 2 Slot Note If your machine has a throat length of less than 16 inches move the machine as far forward as you can and then adjust the quilt backing rail until it is 1 inch from the front of the machine Tighten the set screw...

Page 39: ...c knobs to hold the rail in place 3 Plastic Knob x2 Adjust the height of the take up rail by loosening the plastic knobs on both rear rail holder brackets Position the rail so that it is approximately 1 4 inch above the throat of the machine Tighten the plastic knobs to hold the rail in place 4 Plastic Knob x2 1 4 Inch Task 8 Adjust the Rails continued Needle Plate Queen Assembly Part Three Queen ...

Page 40: ... adjust the frame s feet to make sure the frame is level and smooth Follow the leveling adjustment steps on the next page to lower the frame on all 6 leveling feet as far as it can go 1 1 7 14 Open End Wrench 14 mm and 17 mm Leveling Foot Queen Assembly Part Three Queen Assembly Part Three ...

Page 41: ...place the machine in the middle of the bottom carriage Let go of the machine to see if it rolls and in which direction 3 If the machine rolls towards the middle of the frame raise the middle feet If it rolls towards the front raise the front foot If it rolls towards the rear raise the rear foot Note Due to the weight of the machine some slight movement is normal The goal is to prevent the machine ...

Page 42: ... the frame 4 Task 9 Leveling the Frame continued Repeat the process again putting the machine a few inches to both sides of the middle leg If the machine begins to roll toward either side of the frame raise the feet on that side 5 Queen Assembly Part Three ...

Page 43: ...s for the Q Zone Queen frame If you are also installing QuiltMotion turn to Part Three of your QuiltMotion manual before continuing to Part Four of this manual If you are not installing QuiltMotion at this time continue to Part Four of this manual on page 74 Queen Assembly Part Three ...

Page 44: ...44 Crib Assembly ...

Page 45: ...nstructions before assembling your quilting machine or any accessories The beginning of each Part will contain a progress checkpoint helping make sure you accomplish all of the tasks necessary to complete your quilting setup in the most convenient order Crib Assembly Part One ...

Page 46: ...remove the height screws washers and nuts Height Screw x2 Washers x2 1 Nuts x2 Instructions The frame height is important for comfortable prolonged use Ideally when fully assembled the handlebars on your machine or top plate will be around elbow height Take the following steps to set your frame height 1 Use the 4 mm Allen wrench to loosen but not remove the two M6 connector bolts M6 Connector Bolt...

Page 47: ... Note Height will vary slightly after adjusting leveling feet in Task 9 on page 70 Hold your arm at a 90 degree angle Use a tape measure to measure the distance from your elbow to the floor 3 4 Set your frame leg to the corresponding hole and secure in place with the screws washers nuts 4 mm Allen wrench and 10 mm open end wrench Task 1 Set the Frame Height continued Crib Assembly Part One ...

Page 48: ... 4 mm Allen wrench to re tighten the M6 connector bolts 5 Repeat steps 1 4 for the right leg making sure to set it to the same height as the left leg 6 Task 1 Set the Frame Height continued Crib Assembly Part One ...

Page 49: ...to attach the leg braces to the legs and install the frame cross support tubes 1 Begin with the right leg Use the 4 mm Allen wrench and two M6 x 10 mm connector bolts to loosely attach a corner brace side A to the front of the leg 1 1 Loosely connect the reference card hook to the side of the corner bracket with an M6 x 10 mm connector bolt 2 Connector Bolt M6 x 10 mm Reference Card Hook Connector...

Page 50: ...len wrench and two M6 x 10 mm connector bolts to loosely attach a corner brace side B to the front of the leg 1 Use the 4 mm Allen wrench and loosely attach a corner brace side B to the back of the right leg with four M6 x 10 connector bolts 1 Loosely screw in two more M6 x 10 mm connector bolts in the brace holes on the side of the leg 5 6 Connector Bolt M6 x 10 mm x4 Corner Brace B Connector Bol...

Page 51: ...port tube to the front corner brace on the right leg using two M6 x 10 mm connector bolts and the 4 mm Allen wrench 8 Crib Assembly Part One 1 Once the braces and tubes are all in place pull the bottoms of the left and right legs outwards to make sure they are square with the cross support tubes Go around and tighten all 24 M6 x 10 mm connector bolts to secure the frame pieces 10 ...

Page 52: ...nstall and align the frame tracks 1 Place a long track support on the back of the frame Make sure the side without the holes is towards the back of the frame Loosely attach the track support with four M6 x 10 mm connector bolts and the 4 mm Allen wrench 1 Connector Bolt M6 x 10 mm x4 Bottom Carriage Long Track Support Short Track x2 Vertical Edge Crib Assembly Part One ...

Page 53: ...he short track onto the front and back track supports for the whole length of the frame Be sure not to leave any space in between the tracks and track supports Short Track x2 Connector Bolt M6 x 10 mm x4 4 Task 3 Install and Align the Tracks continued Vertical Edge 1 Adjust the front track support until the vertical edge are flush with the front of the cross support tube Tighten the four front M6 ...

Page 54: ...tracks at the left end of the frame Align the back track by pressing on the carriage as you slowly move it across the frame 1 Move the bottom carriage back across the frame After you pass each of the rear M6 connector bolts pause to tighten them 6 5 Connector Bolt M6 x 10 mm x4 Crib Assembly Part One ...

Page 55: ... wheel and spacer Do not fully tighten the screw 2 SBHCS M6 x 20 mm Wheel Spacer Single Wheel Channel Lock 1 Position the channel lock even with the side of the wheel extrusion Use the 4 mm Allen wrench to tighten in place 3 1 Return the bottom carriage to the frame with the channel lock in the rear 4 Wheel Extrusion Instructions The single wheel channel lock helps hold your bottom carriage in pla...

Page 56: ...l the rail holder brackets 1 Use the 4 mm Allen wrench and two M6 x 16 mm SBHCS to attach the two left rail holder brackets to the left side of the frame 1 Left Rail Holder Bracket x2 SBHCS M6 x 16 mm x2 1 Use the 4 mm Allen wrench and two M6 x 16 mm SBHCS to attach the two right rail holder brackets to the right side of the frame 2 Right Rail Holder Bracket x2 SBHCS M6 x 16 mm x2 Crib Assembly Pa...

Page 57: ...e with a domestic sewing machine turn to your top plate manual and follow the instructions to fully assemble the top plate If you are not installing a new machine or top plate but are installing QuiltMotion turn to Part One of your QuiltMotion manual before moving on to Part Two of this manual If you are not installing a Q nique machine or QuiltMotion at this time continue to Queen Assembly Part T...

Page 58: ...mpleted Part One and Part Two QuiltMotion Manual Have you completed Part One and Part Two If not see your QuiltMotion or Machine manual for instructions on completing these steps before beginning Crib Assembly Part Two of this manual on the next page Crib Assembly Part Two ...

Page 59: ... right rear wheels 1 Use a 4 mm Allen wrench to remove the outside wheel and wheel screw The wheel screw will not be needed again and can be stored with the packaging materials 2 Place the dual wheel channel lock onto the M6 x 20 mm SBHCS Follow it with the wheel with the wheel hub facing away from the channel lock 3 Right Rear Wheels Outer Wheel Note Machine may differ from model shown If using a...

Page 60: ...xtend it 6 Rubber Foot Note If twisted too far the handle will start to open and eventually the foot will fall out Reverse the direction you re twisting until the handle is pointing down but the foot still reaches the track Optional step Prevent the channel lock by loosening over time by using needle nose pliers or a wrench to tighten the bottom 4 mm hex nut against the rubber foot Tighten the oth...

Page 61: ...for the Q Zone Queen frame If you are also installing a new Q nique quilting machine turn to Part Three of your machine manual If you are not installing a Q nique machine at this time continue to Crib Assembly Part Three of this manual on page 62 Crib Assembly Part Two ...

Page 62: ...ve you Installed the wheel covers handlebars display thread mast upper encoder and power cable If not see your Machine manual for instructions on completing these steps before beginning Crib Assembly Part Three of this manual on the next page Crib Assembly Part Three ...

Page 63: ...ils Ratcheting Rail Section x2 Floating Rail Section x2 Allen Wrench 3 mm Remove the ratchet wheels from the two ratcheting rail sections and insert them into the open ends of the two floating rail sections 1 Ratchet Cap x2 Ratcheting Rail Section x2 Floating Rail Section x2 Ratchet Wheel x2 Crib Assembly Part Three ...

Page 64: ...same height and re tighten the knobs Plastic Knob x2 With the machine towards the left of the frame slide one of the rails through the machine s throat and insert the end of the floating rail section into the rear left rail holder bracket Floating Rail Section Rail Holder Bracket Place the ratchet end of the rail in the top of the rear right rail holder bracket Rail Holder Bracket Ratchet End Task...

Page 65: ...heel is inside the bracket Then slide the ratchet cap onto the top of the bracket Repeat steps 3 5 for the other rail placing it in the front rail holder brackets Task 7 Install the Rails continued Ratchet Cap Fabri Fast Groove Crib Assembly Part Three ...

Page 66: ...s until the Fabri Fast grooves are facing up Fabri Fast Grooves Remove the ratchet covers 2 Remove the rails by lifting the right side out of the right rail holder brackets and pulling the left side out of the left rail holder brackets 3 Task 7 Install the Rails continued Crib Assembly Part Three ...

Page 67: ...right and left extension arm 1 Set Screws x4 Pull on the brackets to extend the quilt backing rail until you see the slot on the extension arms Tighten the set screws 2 Slot Note If your machine has a throat length of less than 16 inches move the machine as far forward as you can and then adjust the quilt backing rail until it is 1 inch from the front of the machine Tighten the set screws 1 Inch C...

Page 68: ... side of the frame loosen the plastic knob on the left rail holder bracket for the take up rail 3 Crib Assembly Part Three Tighten the plastic knob to hold the rail in place 5 Move the machine to the right side of the frame and repeat steps 3 5 for the right rear rail holder bracket 6 Roll the machine forward to the front of the right side of the frame 7 Plastic Knob Finger Width Plastic Knob Plas...

Page 69: ...cking rail and adjust the height of the bracket until the top of the rail is even with the machine s needle plate 8 Tighten the plastic knob to hold the rail in place 9 Move the machine to the left side of the frame and repeat steps 8 9 for the left front rail holder bracket 10 Plastic Knob Needle Plate Plastic Knob Quilt Backing Rail Plastic Knob ...

Page 70: ...the following steps to adjust the frame s feet to make sure the frame is level and smooth Begin by lowering the frame as far as it will go see next page for leveling foot adjustment steps 1 1 7 14 Open End Wrench 14 mm and 17 mm Leveling Foot Crib Assembly Part Three ...

Page 71: ...e to the left side of the frame and place the machine in the middle of the bottom carriage Let go of the machine to see if it rolls and in which direction 3 If the machine rolls towards the middle of the frame raise the middle feet If it rolls towards the front raise the front foot If it rolls towards the rear raise the rear foot Note Due to the weight of the machine some slight movement is normal...

Page 72: ...72 Repeat the process with machine on the right side of the frame 4 Crib Assembly Part Three ...

Page 73: ...ib Assembly instructions for the Q Zone Queen frame If you are also installing QuiltMotion turn to Part Three of your QuiltMotion manual If you are not installing QuiltMotion at this time continue to Part Four of this manual on page 74 Crib Assembly Part Three ...

Page 74: ...ress Checkpoint QuiltMotion Manual Have you Completed Part Three If not see your QuiltMotion manual for instructions on completing those steps before beginning Part Four of your machine manual on the next page Part Four ...

Page 75: ... Cut the backing to be about 4 6 inches wider and 27 inches longer than your batting Note The Grace Company strongly recommends using cloth leaders to help attach your fabric because they allow you to use less backing fabric which saves you money and they also make attaching the fabric easier Visit graceframe com for pricing and other information 1 27 Backing Batting Quilt Top 4 6 8 10 8 10 Fabri ...

Page 76: ...a marker to draw a dashed line on the right side of your backing the side you want to be visible when the quilt is finished about half an inch from the top edge To attach the backing fabric place the fabric over the quilt backing rail with the right side facing down Bring the top of the fabric under and behind the take up rail so that the fabric is above the top of the take up rail and the dashed ...

Page 77: ... as it gets pressed into the rail 5 Fabri Fast Tubing Fabri Fast Tool Once the tubing is installed shift the fabric to the side to line it up with the tape markers you placed earlier 6 7 If you have enough space on your frame you can keep your machine to the side while you attach your fabric Otherwise keep your needle raised and slide the fabric underneath the hopping foot Note In order to better ...

Page 78: ...east one full rotation to hold the fabric in place Task 10 Attaching the Fabric continued Move the extra backing in between the two rails until the bottom of your backing is on the quilt backing rail 8 Repeat steps 4 6 to install the Fabri Fast tubing into the quilt backing rail 9 10 Quilt backing Rail Part Four ...

Page 79: ...n the top and sides of your quilting area 11 Batting Center your quilt top on top of the batting with the right side up and pin the top and sides of your quilting area 12 13 Twist the top of the quilt backing rail towards you to roll the extra backing fabric onto the rail Continue until the all of the extra fabric is rolled up Part Four ...

Page 80: ...le until there is just enough for the clamp to reach your fabric Pull the cable down to hold its place in the rail holder bracket Slide the bungee stop back onto the end of the bungee cord 14 15 16 Task 10 Attaching the Fabric continued C Clamps Part Four Bungee Stop Remove the bungee stop from one of the bungee clamps by pressing on the button and sliding it off the end of the bungee cord ...

Page 81: ...ng turn the clamp upside down so that the clamp lever grips the bottom of the backing and not the batting Clamp Lever Task 10 Attaching the Fabric continued Tighten the bungee clamp by pressing the button on the bungee stop and pulling the cord away from the clamp until the side of the fabric is tight Press the button again to release the tension Repeat steps 14 16 with the other three bungee clam...

Page 82: ... up rail towards you to roll the fabric up onto the rail Make sure to leave about an inch or two of the space you ve already quilted visible to make sure your needle can reach your entire new quilting area 2 Remove the clamp from the quilt backing rail Release the ratchet on the quilt backing rail by pulling down on the ratchet stop Push on the pin in the ratchet stop to hold it in the open positi...

Page 83: ... finished rolling the fabric up to make your new quilting area pull on the pin in the ratchet stop on the quilt backing rail to close the ratchet Replace the clamps to the quilt backing rail and tack down the sides of your new quilting area 3 Part Four ...

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