Other methods involved hanging the frame from the rafters of a home using ropes and pulleys.
Quilting frames that hang from the ceiling.
Pioneer women are credited with being the creators of hand quilt frames.
Jul 8 2012 old quilt frames.
Reply 05 29 2011 05 42 pm.
The original frames might have stretched across the backs of chairs when in use.
Discover hanging hand quilting frames that hang from the ceiling for easy stretching or try a double duty embroidery hoop.
Because antique quilting frames were typically hung from the ceiling in order to save space decide which room you will want your quilt to hang in.
Old quilting frame hung from ceiling question.
When the frame is lowered you and any others who want to work on the quilt will be sitting around the frame and quilting along the edges.
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I m in the process of making a quilt for someone in exchange for an old wooden frame that i plan to hang on my livingroom celing just like they were back in the day.
They would hang it from the ceiling and when they needed it out of the way they would pull a rope to pull it up to the ceiling.