Grace Cutie, Assembly & Use

Page 1: ...Assembly Use Grace Company April 7 2022 V1 5 ...

Page 2: ...te or Quilting Machine 20 Task 6 Installing your Sewing Machine 22 Task 7 Prepare Your Machine for Quilting 24 Part Three 25 Task 8 Installing the Rails 26 Task 9 Adjusting the Rails 33 Task 10 Adjusting the Carriage Stop Bracket 35 Task 11 Adjusting the Top Plate Handles 36 Task 12 Extending Your Foot Pedal Cable 38 Part Four 41 Task 13 Preparing your Quilt 42 Task 14 Attaching your Quilt 44 Task...

Page 3: ...pe _________________________________________ Date of Purchase _____________________________________ What Machine are You Using ___________________________ Select Which Frame Accessories You Have Purchased Cutie Frame Table and Legs QuiltMotion Pattern Perfect G Series Top Plate Power Strip Accessory Speed Control Gracie Laser Sure Stitch Sure Stitch Elite Start Right Cloth Leaders ...

Page 4: ... page 26 Corner Brace Front Left QTT 09 14842 See page 12 Short Take up Rail Long Front Rail QTT 09 14838 See page 26 QTT 09 14836 See page 26 Short Front Rail QTT 09 14837 See page 26 QTT 09 14850 See page 14 QTT 09 14846 See page 17 Long Cross Support x2 Short Cross Support x2 Table Top Bottom Carriage Rail Corner Top x2 QTT 04 14708 See page 26 Rail Corner Bottom x2 QTT 04 14709 See page 26 Sid...

Page 5: ... 05 14730 See page 44 Plastic Flat Track x4 Bungee Slide x4 QTT 04 14720 See page 12 Hoop Side Rail X2 QTT 09 15032 See page 26 SBHCS M5 x 8 mm x22 HDW 03 14253 Allen Wrench 2 5 mm ULPSHS M4 x 20 mm x12 HDW 03 10165 HDW 03 14739 1 4 1 7 Allen Wrench 3 mm HDW 03 10166 1 4 Allen Wrench 2 mm HDW 03 11030 1 4 1 7 SBHCS M4 X 25 mm x6 HDW 03 12240 Encoder Bracket x2 QTT 04 14695 See page 14 page 17 Incl...

Page 6: ...ls Continued HD9 Foot Pedal Extension Cable QTT 02 15051 See page 38 Angled Barrel Jack Extension Cable QTT 02 15050 See page 38 3 Prong Extension Cable QTT 02 15052 See page 38 TRS Extension Cable QTT 02 15048 See page 38 Foot Pedal Extension Cables MIS 08 10805 See page 38 Zip Tie Mount ...

Page 7: ...iple 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 with your quilting projects We look forward to working with you The Grace Company Welcome to Your Cutie Table Top Frame Start Here Frame Manual Part One Assemble the frame s tracks and sides Install the channel lock onto the bottom carriage Align yo...

Page 8: ...play handles thread mast Install the upper encoder Frame Manual Part Three Install the rails Position and adjust the rails Adjust the carriage stop 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 Attach the fabric ...

Page 9: ...s before assembling your quilting machine or any accessories you will be using At the end of each part you will be instructed to switch to specific sections of your machine manual QuiltMotion manual or other accessories If you ve purchased those products and are preparing to install them go to the specified sections in those manuals If you are not using those products at this time simply skip thos...

Page 10: ... take the following steps to assemble the frame tracks On both short cross supports Press in the metal clips and slide into the long cross supports until they click into place 1 ULPSHS M4 x 20 mm x12 Long Cross Support x2 Short Cross Support x2 Metal Clip Short Cross Support Long Cross Support Plastic Track Support x4 Allen Wrench 2 5 mm Plastic Track x4 1 4 1 7 ...

Page 11: ...4 x 20 mm ULPSHS screws from the previous step 3 Task 1 Assembling the Tracks Continued On both cross supports Use six M4 x 20 mm ULPSHS screws to attach two of the plastic track supports Do not tighten at this time 2 Plastic Track Support ULPSHS M4 x 20 mm Plastic Track Support Plastic Track Task 1 Completed ...

Page 12: ...ons The frame sides support the rails and hold up your fabric To install the frame sides take the following steps Right Side Assembly Left Side Assembly Bungee Slide x4 Slip the four bungee slides onto the mounts on the front left and right corner braces This is a convenient place to store the bungee slides when the bungee accessory isn t in use 1 Front Left Corner Brace Front Right Corner Brace B...

Page 13: ...ach of the corner braces Do not tighten 2 Task 2 Installing the Sides Continued Left Rear Corner Brace SBHCS M5 x 8 mm x8 Right Rear Corner Brace Front Left Corner Brace Front Right Corner Brace Lever SBHCS M5 x 8 mm x8 Side Assemblies Push in the rear corner braces so they are flush with the frame tracks and sides Keep everything square and tighten down the four M5 x 8 mm SBHCS screws on both rea...

Page 14: ...carriage please follow these steps Bottom Carriage Note that the bottom carriage has stickers to label the front and back of the carriage 1 Bottom Carriage Encoder Bracket SBHCS M5 x 8 mm x2 Allen Wrench 3 mm 1 4 1 7 On the rear of the bottom carriage install the encoder bracket with two M5 x 8 mm SBHCS screws and the 3 mm Allen wrench 2 Encoder Bracket SBHCS M5 x 8 mm x2 Back Front ...

Page 15: ... Tighten down the screws on the top of the front corner brace with the 3 mm Allen wrench Place the bottom carriage onto the frame so the wheels ride the plastic track 3 Wheel Task 3 Aligning the Tracks Continued 4 Tighten the two screws attaching the front corner brace to the track 5 ...

Page 16: ...two screws attaching the corner base to the track Carefully press down on the carriage and slide it across the frame Tighten the two screws on the top of the corner brace 6 7 Task 3 Aligning the Tracks Continued Task 3 Completed ...

Page 17: ...two M5 x 8 mm SBHCS screws and the 3 mm Allen wrench 1 Encoder Bracket M5 x 8 mm SBHCS x2 Top Plate Parts Tools Needed Sewing Machine Clamps x4 Top Plate Encoder Bracket SBHCS M5 x 8 mm x2 Allen Wrench 3 mm 1 4 Instructions The top plate shuttles the machine from front to back on the bottom carriage To prepare the top plate please follow these steps ...

Page 18: ...e Close them to latch them in place Top Plate Clamps x4 3 If you will be using QuiltMotion automation please follow Part One in your QuiltMotion instruction manual If you do not have QuiltMotion automation go to Part Two of this manual Note If you have purchased the Cutie Table and Legs accessory you can assemble it now If you have purchased the Cutie channel locks these can be installed now Task ...

Page 19: ... applicable items listed below Some items only apply if you have purchased the item they re describing and can be skipped otherwise Progress Checkpoint Have you Installed the lower encoder onto the bottom carriage wheeled quilting machine manual part one Completed Part One of QuiltMotion optional accessory Aligned your machine wheels wheeled quilting machine manual part two Completed Part Two of Q...

Page 20: ...k 5 Installing the Top Plate or Quilting Machine Instructions The top plate shuttles your sewing machine from from front to back on the bottom carriage A wheeled quilting machine does not need a top plate To install the top plate or machine please follow these steps Quilting Machine Top Plate 1 ...

Page 21: ...21 Cutie Frame Task 5 Completed Task 5 Installing your Top Plate or Quilting Machine Continued Quilting Machine Top Plate ...

Page 22: ...d quilting machine skip this task Place your machine onto the top plate centered between the top plate clamps Ensure that all corners of the machine are placed solidly on the top plate metal 1 Open the sewing machine clamps and press them up against your sewing machine 2 Sewing Machine Clamps x4 Note Variations in machine shape may require some clamps to be removed ...

Page 23: ...23 Cutie Frame Close the clamps to secure your sewing machine 3 Task 6 Installing your Sewing Machine Continued Task 6 Completed ...

Page 24: ...ilting Mode Instructions Take the following steps to prepare your sewing machine for quilting If you are using a wheeled quilting machine skip to the instruction box at the end of this task If you are not using a quilting machine continue on to Part Three of this manual If you re using a wheeled quilting machine complete the tasks in Part Two of your quilting machine manual If your manual isn t br...

Page 25: ... 12 Extending Your Foot Pedal Cable 36 Before completing the tasks in part three complete the following applicable tasks Progress Checkpoint Wheeled quilting machine users Have you Completed Part Three of your machine instruction manual Installed wheel covers applicable machines only Installed handlebars applicable machines only Installed display Installed thread mast Installed upper encoder ...

Page 26: ...in place while you work Please take the following steps to assemble and install the frame rails Locate the long and short take up rails The take up rail pieces have two rectangular cut outs on one end 1 Rail Corner Top x2 Rail Corner Bottom x2 Allen Wrench 2 5 mm 1 4 1 7 Allen Wrench 2 mm Hoop Side Rail X2 1 4 1 7 Long Take up Rail Short Take up Rail SBHCS M4 X 25 mm x6 ...

Page 27: ...he pre installed set screws 2 Connector Long Take up Rail With the 2 mm Allen wrench tighten the pre installed set screws in the take up rail 3 Note If you have trouble sliding the parts together try loosening the two set screws in the connector with the 2 mm Allen wrench Task 8 Installing the Rails Continued Set Screws ...

Page 28: ...n the right side 5 Task 8 Installing the Rails Continued Short Take up Rail Long Take up Rail Place the rail into the grooves on each of the frame sides The two rectangular notches in the rails must point down 6 Open the take up rail caps by sliding them outward following the direction of the embossed arrows 4 Rail Cap ...

Page 29: ...long and short front rails The front rail pieces have keyholes cut outs on one end 8 Long Front Rail Short Front Rail Slide the long front rail over the connector on the short front rail so the screw holes align 9 Connector Long Front Rail Task 8 Installing the Rails Continued ...

Page 30: ...Rail x2 Place the front rail onto the two top rail corners so the keyhole cutout faces away from the corners and the long front rail is to the left 11 Top Rail Corner x2 Keyhole Cutout Long Front Rail Task 8 Installing the Rails Continued With the 2 mm Allen wrench tighten the pre installed set screws in the front rail 10 ...

Page 31: ...screws and the 2 5 mm Allen wrench 13 Bottom Rail Corner x2 SBHCS M4 x 25 mm x2 Open the levers on the front of the frame sides 14 Side Lever x2 Slide the assembled front rail into the frame sides so the screws in the corners face down 15 Task 8 Installing the Rails Continued ...

Page 32: ...32 Cutie Frame Task 9 Completed Task 8 Installing the Rails Continued Close the levers to secure the front rail 16 ...

Page 33: ...floor of your sewing machine Then close the left height levers Task 9 Adjusting the Rails Instructions The rails must be adjusted to accommodate the size of your quilting or sewing machine Ensure the frame is fully assembled and the machine installed 1 Open the levers at the base of both side assemblies 2 3 Height Lever x4 Take up Rail Finger s Width of Space ...

Page 34: ...far forward as possible If your machine hits the front rail extend out the front rail to create about an inch of space between it and the machine Close the levers when satisfied Tip Slide the machine from one side to the other to check that everything is square 6 Front Rail Note When fabric is loaded onto the front rail additional adjustment may be needed If you are using a quilting machine with a...

Page 35: ...rning it counter clockwise and then slide the knob and stopper towards the rear of the bracket 1 Hold the machine in place to keep the half inch distance between the needle and take up rail Slide the stopper along the bracket until it rests against the wheel of your top plate or machine Tighten the knob in place 3 Stopper Instructions Follow these steps to adjust the carriage stop to prevent your ...

Page 36: ... at a frame especially for long periods of time Take the following steps to adjust the top plate handles to suit your needs Loosen the handlebar knob 1 2 Task 11 Adjusting the Top Plate Handles Handlebar Knob 3 The handles can also be extended out for a better reach Tighten the handlebar knob when finished ...

Page 37: ...in Part 3 of your QuiltMotion instruction manual Otherwise proceed to Part Four of this instruction manual Task 11 Adjusting the Top Plate Handles Continued Note When using tracing accessories pull the handles out all the way and install them into the rear of the top plate ...

Page 38: ...ension Cable HD9 Foot Pedal Extension Cable Angled Barrel Jack Extension Cable 3 Prong Extension Cable OR TRS Extension Cable OR OR OR Note Some machine foot pedal cables may have trouble reaching around wider tables To increase the compatibility of your frame with different styles of tables and counters we have provided foot pedal extension cables Due to the diversity of sewing machine models in ...

Page 39: ...te 5 Zip Tie Mount It may also help to run the cable across to the front of the machine Extend out the machine clamps on one side 4 If there is a match plug your foot pedal into that extension cable 3 Foot Pedal Extension Cable Task 12 Extending Your Foot Pedal Cable Continued ...

Page 40: ...o the Zip tie mount 6 Task 12 Extending Your Foot Pedal Cable Continued Congratulations You have completed Part Three of the assembly instructions for your frame Before continuing to Part Four of these instructions complete any of the following that apply to you QuiltMotion Part Three ...

Page 41: ...r Fabric 44 Task 16 Getting Started 47 Before completing the tasks in part four please ensure you ve completed the applicable items listed below Some items only apply if you have purchased the item they re describing and can be skipped otherwise Progress Checkpoint Have you Completed Part Three of QuiltMotion optional ...

Page 42: ... on the frame Take the following steps to cut out the batting and backing and make a quilt sandwich Right Side Wrong Side Some fabrics have a front side that has a print or other qualities that the back side does not have or may look washed out on the back The front of the fabric is called the right side The side that looks washed out or doesn t have the print texture is called the wrong side Scri...

Page 43: ...cing down 5 Quilt Top right side facing up Batting scrim side down Pin Backing Wrong side facing up 1 Lay your quilt backing down wrong side facing up 6 1 Lay the batting and quilt top over the backing and pin the layers together 7 1 Roll the quilt up from the bottom edge so that you can easily carry it to your frame 8 Bottom Edge Tip Accessory cloth leaders can reduce the amount of backing and ba...

Page 44: ...d hopping foot Slide the top edge of the quilt under the hopping foot on your sewing machine Pull a sufficient amount of fabric over the rails that the fabric clamps will be able to get a good grip Square up the edges of your quilt with the frame rails 3 Move your machine all the way to the back left corner of your frame If possible adjust your fabric so the edge of your quilt top lines up with th...

Page 45: ...p the edge of your quilt in the throat of the machine Wrap the roll with the adjustable fabric straps and clip the fabric straps to the lip on the clamps 6 Press the front fabric clamps onto the front rail so that the lip of the clamp faces inward on the frame 7 Task 14 Attaching your Quilt Continued Lip Fabric Straps Lip ...

Page 46: ...bric straps 8 After tensioning the straps tuck the excess into the plastic clips on each strap This prevents accidentally stitching them into the quilt 9 Press the side fabric clamps onto the side rails with the lip on the clamps pointing inward 10 Task 14 Attaching your Quilt Continued Plastic Clip ...

Page 47: ... the edge of the frame To help get an idea of the reach of your machine it helps to mark out the safe area with tape chalk or washable fabric marker The safe area is everywhere within the frame hoop that your machine is able to reach and make stitches in Take the following steps to mark out your safe area Move your machine to the back left corner of the frame until it can t go any further 1 2 Mark...

Page 48: ...tinued Repeat the process for the most frontward reach of the machine Place your marks 1 5 inches from the edge of the machine s reach at the front and 1 inch from the edge of the machine s reach on the sides 4 Place new marks each time you move the quilt on the frame As you grow more comfortable with the size of your machine and frame you will memorize the boundaries and no longer need to apply m...

Page 49: ...t started and you ll be quilting in no time 1 2 Relax Take a deep breath and don t be afraid to take it slow Make sure that the following items have been completed Your machine is in quilting mode if available You have the right hopping foot Your feed dogs are lowered Your machine is threaded and tensioned Your practice fabric is attached Your presser foot is lowered Before you begin stitching pul...

Page 50: ...machine several inches to the side Your top thread should pull a loop of bobbin thread through the start point in the top of the fabric Top Thread Bobbin Thread Use your finger to pull on the loop of bobbin thread until the loose end of the thread comes up from underneath the fabric Pull on the bobbin thread while moving the machine back to the start point This makes sure that there is no loose th...

Page 51: ...tly for each stitch but keep them as close together as possible 5 Secure your stitches by making three stitches very close together right next to the place where you pulled out the bobbin thread Then begin stitching 3 Task 16 Getting Started Continued Jane Doe Grace Jane Doe Grace Pull up your bobbin thread after tying off Take the following steps 6 Move the machine away from the tie off stitch a ...

Page 52: ...rying different stitches until you feel comfortable with how your machine feels and moves You can always attach a new piece of practice fabric if you need to 7 You may now cut the thread tails from the beginning of the design Cut your thread at the tie off and move on to your next design 6 Make a single stitch over the tie off c Hold the loop and move the machine away from the tie off again d Keep...

Page 53: ... to move to a new zone 2 Quilt Zone Slide your quilt across the frame until the next zone of unstitched space is in the quiltable area of the frame s hoop Zone A Zone B Zone C Zone D Zone G Zone J Zone E Zone F Zone I Zone H Zone K Zone L Tip To ensure that your stitch lines are smooth and seamless from zone to zone keep about 2 inches of overlap between your zones This means when you move to a ne...

Page 54: ...sn t block your view Fabric Roll 3 Replace the fabric clamps and fasten down the quilt rolls with the fabric straps New Quilt Zone Quilted Area Tip To access your machine s bobbin case move the machine to a corner and carefully pull the edge of your quilt aside Zone Overlap Task 17 Moving the Fabric Continued ...

Page 55: ...tions are optional Encoders come with the purchase of a wheeled quilting machine or the SureStitch accessory stitch regulator 1 Lock Collar Screw Lock Collar Screw 2 Install the encoder directly onto the encoder bracket at the rear of the carriage so the dark encoder wheel is to the left of the bracket Tighten with the 4 mm Allen wrench Encoder Wheel Lower Encoder Installation Lock Collar ...

Page 56: ...on Which setup are you using If you are using a quilting machine that your encoders came with please see your machine manual for instructions on installing the upper encoder If you are using the Cutie frame top plate and a domestic sewing machine the encoder is installed onto your top plate 1 2 Install the upper encoder directly onto the top plate encoder bracket so the dark encoder wheel is to th...

Page 57: ...57 Cutie Frame 3 Turn the lock collar to point up and tighten the lock collar screw with the 2 5 mm Allen wrench Lock Collar Lock Collar Screw Accessories Encoder Installation ...

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