Other methods involved hanging the frame from the rafters of a home using ropes and pulleys.
Quilting frames that hang from the ceiling.
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.
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The original frames might have stretched across the backs of chairs when in use.
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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Hanging quilt frames use a small ceiling mounted pulley and cord at each of the four corners so the quilt can be lowered to work on and raised close to the ceiling and out of the way when other.
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Pioneer women are credited with being the creators of hand quilt frames.
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