HQ Portable Professional Frame Setup Letter PRINT.indd
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1. HQ Portable Professional Frame Setup Instructions Handi 05 05 10 b Quilter 2 0 1 0 H an d i Q u i Ite r nc Designed by a gd diesa 1 Assembling the HO Portable Professional Frame 1 1 Thank you for purchasing the HQ HQ Portable Professional Frame This frame is adjustable to fit tables up to 10 feet long for crib size to king size quilts We recommend that you set it up at the longest length that will fit in your room To begin setting up this frame remove the continuous tracks from box Bow in opposite direction until they lay flat on the table A 1 4 Command Strips are provided to secure the tracks to your table Place the carriage on the tracks and roll the carriage along plac ing strips on the underside of the track as you roll Place the strips perpendicular to the track and al low the non adhesive end to extend beyond the track to aid in removal if needed Back Track 1 2 Place the bases over the tracks at each end of the table A groove is cut into the base to fit over the track Note The track nearest the edge of the table is the back track 1 5 Locate the side arm with 3 Y shaped latches Place this arm on the outside of the base on the right side of the table when standing at the front of the table Each side arm has multiple sets of holes to bolt into the base Use the middle set of holes to begin with but do not tighten the bolts firmly until you have placed the carriage2. and machine on the tracks and have confirmed that this is the best set ting 2 HQ Portable Professional Frame 1 3 Clamp the bases securely at the end or side of the table with two clamps on each base The clamps can be placed anywhere along the base allowing the frame to be set on most tables However 30 inch wide tables are most desirable There are holes in the bases that align with holes in the Adjustable Table ends that can be used to bolt the frame to the table if desired 1 6 Bolt the arms to the bases with the bolts and nuts provided While standing at the front track the arm with the latches is bolted to the base on your right side 1 7 Once the right arm is securely bolted to the base the setup should look like this Repeat the process to install the arm on the left side of the table 1 10 Create four 10 1 2 poles in the following order First adda 4 section to each gear section to create three 8 poles Then add a 2 1 2 section to the end opposite the ratchets to complete a 10 1 2 pole Combine the remaining 3 pole sec tions in the same order to create an Idler pole Pole Identification Take up pole has a black grip Idler pole has no ratchets Quilt Top pole has one ratchet Backing pole has one ratchet n 1 8 After confirming that this is the best setting tighten the bolts using a 7 16 socket or wrench Level the arms as you tighten the bolts This step takes place
3. the Quilt Top pole and the Backing pole Do not put Velcro on the Idler pole 1 15 Once the Velcro has been ap plied to a pole it can be clipped at the couplers to enable diassembly If you don t intend to change the size of your frame the Velcro can be left uncut fly 1 16 A set of 9 1 2 marked leaders are provided with this frame Fold each leader in half lengthwise and mark the center Fa F Measure and mark the center of the Take up pole Quilt Top pole and Backing pole 4 HQ Portable Professional Frame 1 17 Matching leader center marks to pole center marks begin attaching the leaders to the Velcro working from the center to each end of the Quilt Top pole and Backing pole so they hang to the center between the poles d C 1 18 In the same fashion attach the remaining leader to the Take up pole so the leader falls to the back of the frame Next refer to the Q Drive user manual for instructions for placing the carriage and machine head on the frame 5 HQ Portable Professional Frame 2 Loading a Quilt 2 1 Pinning the Back 2 2 Matching the center of the leader with the center pin or mark on the Note 2 long sharp pins with large backing begin pinning the fabric to pear shaped heads are recommend the leader attached to the Backing ed for all pinning steps pole The fabric should extend about 1 8 beyond the leader to assure that the fabric has been suffi
4. the straighten out any unevenness fabric straight This seam is not parallel to the pole so it needs to be adjusted 7 HQ Portable Professional Frame 2 9 The seam is now parallel to the Backing pole 3 Loading the Quilt Top 3 1 Fold the quilt top to find the 3 2 With the right side of the fab 3 3 Match the center of the leader center Place a pin at the center ric facing up drape the quilt top to the pin on the quilt top and mark over the Take up pole begin pinning the quilt top to the leader from the center out to the edges 3 4 Weave the pin at both ends 3 5 Use the piecing as a guide 3 6 This seam is is parallel to the take 2 or 3 bites with the pin so when rolling the fabric Quilt Top pole the fabric is well anchored on the pole If a seam is not straight massage the fabric until it is parallel to the Quilt Top pole 8 HQ Portable Professional Frame 4 Loading the Take up pole 4 1 Release the ratchet on the 4 2 Pin the leader to the backing Backing pole fabric beginning at the center and working toward each edge Unroll some of the backing fabric bringing it under the Quilt Top pole Bring the leader from the Take up pole forward passing it under the Idler pole Find the position where the quilt back lines up naturally with the leader 9 HQ Portable Professional Frame 5 The batting 5 1 Gently place the batting between the Backing pole and the Quilt T
5. after checking the setting when you place the carriage and machine on the tracks 1 11 Install the Take up pole Slide the end with the 2 1 2 section into the top hole on the left side arm standing in front of the table While pushing in the snap button slide the pole through the top hole on the right side arm Install the remaining poles In the same fashion install the Idler pole below the Take up pole The Quilt Top pole and Backing poles are installed in the two front pairs of holes 3 HQ Portable Professional Frame 1 9 Identify the pole sections There are three 4 sections with ratchets one has a black rubber grip five 4 sections and four 2 1 2 sections Join the pole sections together by using the provided couplers Press the snap button and push the cou pler inside the adjoining pole until the pin pops out of the hole NOTE If desired frame can be ad justed to fit different table lengths by using different combinations of pole sections 1 12 This photo shows the frame set up at 8 1 13 Next prepare to attach the Velcro to the poles Measure in 6 from each end of the frame 1 14 Peel the backing off the Vel cro and apply to the Take up pole starting at the 6 mark and ending at the opposite 6 mark Use the snap buttons as a guide to keep the Velcro straight It is recommended that you place the Velcro in a line below the buttons Repeat to apply Velcro to
6. aight line to use as a guide for the next step Note The clamps are used to stabilize the quilt backing only They are not to be used to stretch the backing which would result in quilting problems 5 5 When doing ruler work the 5 6 Two clamps per side may be ruler base can bump into the used if desired not included side clamp To work around this consider reversing the clamp and pinning the Velcro tape end to the quilt backing 5 8 Turn the poles to tighten the 5 9 Next slowly baste down the fabric so there is gentle tension left edge again within 1 8 of the Baste across the top edge within edge of the fabric Use the left 1 8 The finished binding will en hand to apply gentle pressure to case this basting so it won t show help stitch a straight line This Apply gentle pressure with the left step ensures a stable beginning to hand to help eliminate any tucks each quilting pass Note Each time the quilt is rolled onto the Take up pole it is impor tant that the left edge be basted 11 HQ Portable Professional Frame 5 7 After stabilizing the backing fabric with clamps the next step is to stabilize the top of the quilt top Place pins vertically about every 6 inches within the top 3 4 of the quilt top Finally stabilize the right side There are two accepted methods and two schools of thought for this step 1 Stabilize with pins placed horizon tally perpendicular to the edg
7. btained it is time to go back and tighten the bolts holding the side arms to the bases as discussed in the Assembling the HQ Portable Profes sional Frame Step 1 7 Note If the fabric is tensioned cor rectly and there is still too much room between the fabric and the bed of the machine then the side arms are set too high To correct lower the side arms tighten the bolts and recheck 6 6 This photo shows proper ten sion on both the back and top of quilt
8. ciently Find the center of the backin caught by the pins fabric being aware if the fabric is directional Loosely woven fabrics can pull through if pinned too closely to the raw edge Always begin the pinning process from the center out to each end 2 3 Place the pins end to end not overlapping the pins or leaving big gaps between pins Be consistent in placing the pins within the hem or near the serged edge on the lead ers NOTE Photo shows a leader with a serged edge which may be dif ferent from the leader that was provided with the Pro Frame The technique for loading is the same regardless of the type of leaders used 2 4 With the ratchet engaged roll 2 5 While rolling gently massage the backing onto the the fabric from the center to the pole being careful to smooth edges so that the edge of the fabric wrinkles from the center out to does not hour glass pull to the the edges As long as theratchetis center from both edges or shift to engaged one side or the other The fabric in the gears the fabric will be should roll precisely on top of rolled in the correct itself See hour glassing example direction in next photo 6 HQ Portable Professional Frame 2 6 Shown is an example of rolled fabric that is hour glassing not rolling precisely on top of itself 2 7 While rolling use the seams 2 8 Massage the fabric to in the back as a guide to keep
9. e of the quilt top about every 6 Leaving the right side unbasted provides space for any fullness to move while quilting OR 2 Baste down the right side within 1 8 of the edge in the same manner as the left side This helps to prevent tucks from forming in the backing fabric while quilting Whichever method you choose be sure to stabilize the right side before beginning the quilting pass 6 Correct Fabric Tension 6 1 This photo shows a quilt 6 2 Do not roll the Take up pole loaded properly and it is ready for too tight Fabric tensioned too quilting tight causes poles to bow This photo shows poles that were rolled too tight so the pole bows upward allowing too much space between the idler pole and the bed of the machine If there is enough room for a hand as shown the tension is too tight 6 4 This photo shows a quilt 6 5 In this photo the backing and loaded without enough tension batting are too loose Each time on the fabric To correct roll the the quilt is rolled it is important Take up pole to tighten the fabric to keep all layers tensioned prop sandwich Be careful not to bow erly A loose backing will cause the poles by over tightening tucks in the backing during quilt ing 12 HQ Portable Professional Frame 6 3 This photo shows the fabric tensioned correctly There should be barely enough room to fit a finger between the pole and the bed of machine When these results are o
10. op pole being careful not to stretch the batting Bring the batting up to the top pinned edge of the backing fabric If using a flat batting such as a needle punched cotton poly bast ing the batting to the backing fabric is recommended If using a fluffy batting such as a thick polyester this step must be skipped because the hopping foot gets caught in the batting fibers i 5 3 After stitching the plumb line release the ratchet on the Quilt Top pole and bring the quilt top edge up to the stitching line If using a fluffy batting with no bast ing simply align all three edges backing batting and quilt top keeping them parallel to the Take up pole leader Tip For basting a straight line across the quilt a channel lock is recommended Place the channel lock on one of the front wheels of the machine to help stitch a horizontal line 5 4 Slide the end of the side clamp s Velcro tape through the slit in the side arm Grip the back ing fabric securely with the clamp In some cases the batting may also be caught in the clamp It depends on how wide the backing fabric and batting are Do not grip the quilt top Pull the Velcro tape until the quilt is just taut then attach to the Velcro strip on the side arm 10 HQ Portable Professional Frame 5 2 With the channel lock in place stitch a plumb line straight horizontal line across the top edge of the batting This creates a str
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