Quilting Stippling on My Home Machine on the Grace Qzone Hoop Frame

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5 жыл бұрын

See how I quilted Stippling using my home sewing machine on the Grace Qzone Hoop Frame. In this video I share a timelapse and the steps to finishing the last three rows of this quilt. Read more here: freemotionproject.com/2019/04...
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@tomlavelle8518 2 жыл бұрын

Wow you work fast!

@PageThompson-tt6vg Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Leah! As a fairly new quilter and new to my Q-Zone Hoop Frame/Sure Stitch Regulator, you have become one of my favorites!

@janwebster3749 5 жыл бұрын

Your attention to detail is fantastic I brought my Qzone in December and boy I wish I could have watched your video then. You have helped me so much how to roll up and move the quilt. Thank you so much. I have mention that I ended up buying a Qnquie as I found it so hard to keep moving my quilt but I do have chronic back problems and I would like to just let people with back problems to bear in mind when you by a Qzone. I love my frame it is brilliant. Really like to see how you manage a large and smaller quilt. Thank you so much.

@LeahDay 5 жыл бұрын

That's wonderful Jan! I'm so happy to hear that you're enjoying your Qzone and able to quilt your own quilts in spite of your back issues. That's great!

@janwebster3749 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@janwebster3749 5 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see the next video thank you.

@LeahDay 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jan!

@emilyking3291 5 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed watching this! Hopefully one day I will be able to buy one!

@LeahDay 5 жыл бұрын

Aw! Thank you Emily!

@karengrant5851 5 жыл бұрын

I love my Grace Qzone Hoop Frame. I have a Janome 1600 P QC machine on the frame and I think what I enjoy the most about quilting on the frame (besides moving the machine over the quilt instead of the quilt under the machine is being able to stand up and quilt. Also, to keep my stitching depth at a maximum, when I get about 1/2 way on the length of the quilt, I flip the whole quilt so that as I get to the end, I am back to only my leader cloth (or the extra batting and backing I have left on the ends) cutting into the depth of my rows.

@LeahDay 5 жыл бұрын

That's wonderful Karen! Thank you so much for sharing this. I'm looking forward to trying a quilt from the center out too. I think it's a good way to quilt something with less bulk in the arm of the machine.

@martysacoustic 3 жыл бұрын

I have the same machine. Are you using the speed controller with it? I have been using a stitich regulator with it and finally took it off the frame because the regulator was not regulating the stitches. Someone mentioned getting the speed controller. Also have had alot of problems with extra ling stitches when going backwards and to the right etc. when using the machine on the frame with the regulator......

@HRHDMKYT 5 жыл бұрын

This looks like a very cool product, Leah, and your videos are giving us a wonderful overview of how it can be used successfully. It looks like the designers goofed a bit on the position of the stitch speed dial... it would have been better placed at the back where the black cord comes out. I am planning to get a Brother PQ1500SL machine which has a larger throat space than your Juki used in this video, so it looks like I'd have more space in which to quilt, and wouldn't have to roll and reposition the quilt as often (which is good!). I look forward to more videos where you tackle a larger quilt, and perhaps begin in the middle working out to one end, and then flipping the entire quilt around to again begin near the middle working to the other end. Thanks for all your videos! ~Diana from Toronto (p.s. No worries, I don't expect you'd be shipping to Canada. I would buy the Qzone frame from you and ship it to a friend in the U.S., picking it up myself when I visit them on a future road trip!)

@LeahDay 5 жыл бұрын

Honestly the dial is kinda nice where it is so I can nudge at it here and there when I want to speed up. I just have to remember not to hit it accidently like I did in this video. Yes that brother machine has about 1 inch more space than I have so it may feel more comfortable, but it will still be a lot of rolling and re-positioning. I'm actually not allowed to sell to Canada because you have awesome dealers in that country already! I hope you'll check them out and see what they have to offer too.

@drudewitt 5 жыл бұрын

My birthday-q-zone frame that I ordered from you should arrive on Monday and I could not be more excited!!! I have been eagerly checking to see if you have more videos on it, so thanks!! I'd love to see you do a design that has to definitely take the frame's structure into account. For example, if I had that adorable panel, I would be tempted to outline and echo the stars and then do a fun design in the stripes. How would you manage that with this frame (or any other long-arm, for that manner?).

@Timmythechin 5 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing Drulinda!

@LeahDay 5 жыл бұрын

Very good question Drulinda! That's basically a different type of quilting called custom quilting (what I demoed here was All Over Quilting). It takes a bit more time to plan and is more time consuming, so I'll probably demo that way on smaller blocks. I'm off to dig through my scrap bin to see if I have something that will work!

@tammydargie6844 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for putting this video on!! I have a similar setup. There aren’t very many videos posted with the information you’ve provided. I had an educator state that she starts in the middle of her quilt do one side then flip it around and finish the other to help with the bulk under the machine. What are your thoughts about that method?

@LeahDay 5 жыл бұрын

I haven't tried it yet, but I like the sound of it! I'm going to do a quilt with a side to side shift and I'm going to quilt it the "right" way according to the instructions, then I'll try quilting from the middle. I love working on this frame for exactly this reason - this feels like I'm covering new ground that a lot of people needed help understanding!

@lindalosier5989 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great tutorials on this frame. It has helped me a lot in deciding if it is the right frame for me. I'm looking forward to more videos on the Q-Zone.

@LeahDay 5 жыл бұрын

Anything specific you're needing to see Linda? I'm off to shoot new videos this weekend on this frame and I'd love to get your input!

@Timmythechin 5 жыл бұрын

@@LeahDay of course as others have said, bigger quilts, but for me, I'd love to see 'specific' quilting and not all over designs - highlighting areas, echoing, and maybe some ruler work. Thank you as always for taking suggestions and being so helpful!

@wkingsley7522 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, if you are sewing basically in rows, how do you make the stippling meld between rows, in other words it doesn’t end up looking like rows of quilting rather than an overall look? Thanks

@SimplyMaurcrafting 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for these tutorials! With very little space to quilt, how would you do different patterns like feathers? Also, would the frame work with say a double or queen size quilt? Thank you...Maureen

@LeahDay 5 жыл бұрын

Great question! If you wanted to quilt feathers or something that would be cut off, the key is to mark it so you can easily pick up and continue the design into the next section seamlessly. Yes, you can quilt any size of quilt on this frame because it's designed to advance side to side and forward. I'm still testing the best ways to make this work, but you can find a tutorial on shifting side to side here: freemotionproject.com/2019/05/shifting-a-quilt-side-to-side-on-the-q-zone-hoop-frame.html

@SimplyMaurcrafting 5 жыл бұрын

Leah Day - Thank you!

@cherylpatterson7911 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you my quilting friend for sharing with us. I plan to binge watch all of your quilting videos,. I love your videos and the fact that you do not forget to mention all the little tid bits that we find when we actually start using the Q-zone frame. The video you posted about a year ago when you first signed a contract with Grace Company is what sold me on the Grace Q zone frame and Grace company. I have been wanting a quilting machine for a very long time. I have a Baby Lock Destiny embroidery machine with an 11 inch throat plate. This is a very heavy machine. Will this frame work with our heavy machines? I spoke with Grace Company and mentioned your video, they suggested I buy the frame through you. I forgot to ask this question, unfortunately. My plan is to buy the frame use it with my Baby Lock Destiny then save for the Grace Qnique Q15R. Thank you again.

@LeahDay 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Cheryl - I'm sorry I missed your comment until today. Yes, this will work great with your Babylock Destiny. I've had a Qnique 15R / 14+ on this frame and it worked just fine, so a heavy machine won't be a problem. Yes, I think this plan is a good idea - use what you have now and save for a bigger machine down the road.

@cecilialopatofsky1063 Жыл бұрын

I think I need to see the LCD settings🤯

@marcydoyle9426 5 жыл бұрын

I am happy to see a video using this frame. I bought it in the fall and haven't used it alot because I have been overwhelmed with it. I will be spending this weekend watching your videos on it. I do have a question. I have a Babylock Jazz that I am going to use with this frame. Do you know if the speed controllers can be used on a variety of machines or are they machine specific?

@LeahDay 5 жыл бұрын

It really depends on how the foot pedal plugs into the machine. Different manufacturers have different ports / plugs which means some will only work for that particular brand or that particular machine. I know the speed controller I'm using now wouldn't work for my Bernina or Eversewn machines.

@inesucrvenom 4 жыл бұрын

@@LeahDay that's what's bothering me as well, I can't find if my machine can use it. I have pfaff expression 720, it has 2 cables and plugins, one for electricity and one for the pedal, but I have no clue if they're common among machines or not. Do you maybe know more? Btw, I started binge watching your channel, I'm astonished how great they are and how helpful ;)

@jo-vb6gp 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your tutorials!! They have been so helpful! I have binge watched your videos--they are all great! I bought this frame, love it! I have a Sweet Sixteen (no stitch regulation), and use the foot pedal. The foot pedal cord is not long enough!! I have the frame in the lowest position. Any secrets to this issue? Someday I would love to upgrade to the Q'nique 15R...it would solve so many issues!

@LeahDay 3 жыл бұрын

Other than upgrading to a 15R, no, this is a limitation that doesn't have a solution. I would advise selling your 16 locally or on Ebay so your longarm and frame are the same brand for maximum compatibility.

@1wendyamy 2 жыл бұрын

My dealer put a longer cord on my foot pedal. Handiquilt has a white foot pedal which has a longer cord.

@AiryAsh 5 жыл бұрын

Leah, what's your opinion on quilting halfway, then when the bulk is too much for the harp to flip the whole quilt so the bulk is at your belly and not at the harp?

@LeahDay 5 жыл бұрын

I haven't tried it yet, but it's on my list! I'm excited to see how that works.

@michellturner541 5 жыл бұрын

I have watched many videos on this frame and I have gotten excited about it. I can’t get one at this point in time however. I did want to let you know I took my Pfaff Powerquilter 16 to my dealer (she has a Q-Zone set up) and she let me put my machine on the frame. I was so excited that it fits beautifully! There is a problem putting on the sure stitch because my machine has a 9 pin connection for the foot pedal. Would you have any idea where I could get an adapter to go from a male DB9 pin to a female barrel pin that the sure stitch plugs into. I could use the foot pedal and sit down also. Trying to get my wandering ducks in a row. Thanks for any advise. I love all your videos. Michell

@LeahDay 5 жыл бұрын

You'll need to contact Grace Company about your Sure Stitch Michell. There may be a way to swap it out or an adapter, but I honestly don't know. From what I understood, I thought a foot pedal was the only option, but I could be wrong. There's a lot here with cross compatibility that is new territory! I was told the 16 inch longarms couldn't fit so you've just taught me something!

@CrimsonRoseDancer 4 жыл бұрын

My machine doesn’t go down to zero on stitch length. It only goes as low as .2 would you recommend then to drop the feed dogs? Also, would this table be able to quilt bigger quilts and also more intricate designs?

@LeahDay 4 жыл бұрын

The lowest setting is just fine. You can leave your feed dogs up and they will move a bit, but not enough to cause problems. I honestly sometimes forget to adjust my stitch length down and I can still move the machine just fine. Yes the Q-zone frame can quilt bigger quilts and more intricate designs. If you use your home machine, you're of course limited by the size of the harp space, but if you marked motifs on your quilt, you can stitch around them in sections, advancing the quilt through the frame as needed to complete the design. I have another video on advancing side to side here: freemotionproject.com/2019/05/shifting-a-quilt-side-to-side-on-the-q-zone-hoop-frame.html

@suesmith5033 5 жыл бұрын

Would it be easier if your machine has larger throat space? Like my Janome has eleven inches

@LeahDay 5 жыл бұрын

Oh yes! The bigger the machine, the more space you will have to quilt in!

@kimcisar1566 5 жыл бұрын

Leah how did you secure your wire from the stitch control so it doesn’t get in the way and you quilt over it?

@LeahDay 5 жыл бұрын

Zip ties! I used two tiny zip ties to secure the wire through unusued screw holes on the frame.

@sheilawilton5683 5 жыл бұрын

If you make your own leader do they suggest running a cord of some kind through it to facilitate the roll?

@LeahDay 5 жыл бұрын

I just read through those instructions and they're not the best. I'll do a video on this soon. You can stuff the thicker end with cording or fiber fill or fabric scraps - anything you can pack tight will work!

@sheilawilton5683 5 жыл бұрын

Leah Day great idea to make a stuffed tube. Thanks

@user-cj7jq8fb4t 7 ай бұрын

HI Leah. I battle to thread my machine while it is on the frame. Should I take the machine off everytime. Which foot should I use? Should I use the walking foot?

@LeahDay 7 ай бұрын

That is a struggle with smaller home machines. I would try lifting the quilt off and bringing the machine as close as you can, then locking the channel locks before changing the bobbin. As for a foot - you need to use your darning foot or ruler foot. Frame quilting is free motion quilting or ruler quilting.

@cherten1 2 жыл бұрын

I have been looking at frames and this is perfect. What machine are you using in this video.

@LeahDay 2 жыл бұрын

This was a Juki I was using at the time. I've played with two other home machines on this frame since - a Janome 1600 and Janome 8200, both are terrific and you can find them here - leahday.com/collections/home-sewing-machines

@lauraspurlock1042 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Leah, in this video, it looks like you're using a Juki Exceed series machine with a speed control. I have a Juki HZL-F600 and am having a hard time finding a speed control for my machine. Can you tell me which one you are using and where I may purchase it? Thank you!

@LeahDay 3 жыл бұрын

It's the speed controller for the Juki 2000Qi and just happened to be compatible with this machine. You can find it here - leahday.com/products/grace-speed-controller-for-home-machines

@lauraspurlock1042 3 жыл бұрын

@@LeahDay Thank you so much!

@cherylwhite654 10 ай бұрын

I was making my quilt taught like your doing and breaking needles I was told it was the reason & the quilt should be more floppy and to do the finger test (push your finger under the quilt and you should be able to grab your finger about an inch down.) comming from a handing quilting backgrown this just makes me crazy. Whay is your thinking on this as to causing the needles breaking

@LeahDay 10 ай бұрын

That's a good test, but probably a bit too loose. I like "bouncy tight" because it's secure enough to not get wrinkles or pleats on the back, but not so tight you're breaking needles.

@tanyaisis Жыл бұрын

Do you know if the speed controller works with the juki hlz dx7

@LeahDay Жыл бұрын

It's not on our compatibility list, so probably won't work. Sorry!

@Thisisit120 3 жыл бұрын

If you have a limited amount of money which one would you say would be the wisest way to spend it? Either to get the grace Q zone frame with the stitch regulator. Or get the pro frame?A limited mount of money which one would you get

@LeahDay 3 жыл бұрын

It really depends on what you're wanting to do, what kind of quilts you're wanting to quilt, and the home machine you have right now. If your home machine is relatively small, the Hoop Frame or Hoop Frame Pro will not be very helpful. Having the frame and only 2-3 inches of quilting space will be more frustrating. You won't need and cannot use the stitch regulator without a frame. That device attaches to the frame and carriage to record your machine's movement. Also if your machine isn't compatible with the stitch regulator, it will not work. So I'd advise slowing down and evaluating what machine you have, will it work with the hoop frame or Hoop Frame Pro and will it solve your problems? If your machine is on the smaller side, I would recommend saving and getting a longarm (Qnique 15R or Qnique 19) with your frame.

@Thisisit120 3 жыл бұрын

Leah Day I have a Juki HZL F600 and a Janome JW8100. Will either one of those work?

@teresaangel2529 3 жыл бұрын

What size throat is on your machine you are using? Mine is 8 1/2 will this work?

@LeahDay 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, though you won't have tons of space to quilt in. I would guess around 5-6 inches of vertical quilting space x 36 inches or so width.

@brendatomlinson1938 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Leah I am so glad to see your video on the q zone frame, I just got one. Where can I buy the leaders I can't find them. PLEASE keep showing more videos you are a GREAT help on quilting designs and how and why you do what you do. Thank You, Please let me know about the leaders.

@LeahDay 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Brenda! You can find the leaders for the Qzone right here: leahday.com/products/q-zone-hoop-frame-leader-cloth Yep, more videos on the way about shifting from side to side AND ruler quilting!

@annway9202 5 жыл бұрын

Will this frame fit a brother pq1500

@LeahDay 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, no problem!

@marcellagoodin4459 3 жыл бұрын

When ordering this item, does one only buy the FRAME? Does one pay extra for the clamps, the arms , the rail system to sit your machine on, etc.? How about extra bobbins, thread, does this Qzone only come with the frame? Everything is extra?

@LeahDay 3 жыл бұрын

You can find a detailed list of everything included with the Hoop Frame here - leahday.com/products/grace-q-zone-hoop-frame The hoop frame comes with the white clamps, black bungee cords, and the top plate carriage for your machine which includes the front and back handlebars. No, bobbins and thread are not included because that would be different for every home sewing machine.

@petmomful2260 3 жыл бұрын

@@LeahDay I ordered my Q Zone Frame just recently and the dealer charged me extra for the flat top carriage. I called Grace Co. and one of their employees told me I have to buy it separately, and then someone else told me it comes with it. I got it straightened out I think, and they are going to send the carriage to me. I also had to get the extended handles, because I am putting a Tiara on it. I have had a very bad experience getting this frame, finding out if my machine will work on it, and finding out what I get and need to get. Everyone I talked to told me different. I am hoping now that I am sent the correct things, and that I never have to deal with them again. I am excited to get it because I do find it hard to push the quilt around on a table. I hope my machine works on it. Your videos are very helpful. Thanks.