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T h e Mini Pinni Quilting Frame
Copyright September 2007
Jim M. Bagley, GraceWood, Inc
(Reproduction Prohibited)
Print Date 10-16-07
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  • Page 1 T h e Mini Pinni Quilting Frame Copyright September 2007 Jim M. Bagley, GraceWood, Inc (Reproduction Prohibited) Print Date 10-16-07...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    The Mini Pinni Quilting Frame By The Grace Company Part List Parts List A ………………………………………………..…..…………..…... Parts List B and Hardware List…………………….…..…………..…....Manufacturer Information…………………………………..…...…………..…..Assembly Steps Step 1: Outer Leg Sub-Assembly ………………………...…..…………..…..Step 2: Middle Leg Assembly …………………………….…..…………..…..Step 3: Frame End Sub-Assembly………………………..…..…………..…..
  • Page 3: Parts List A

    Parts List A (3) Queen Aluminum Rail (3) Crib Aluminum Rail (2) Queen Track Support (2) Crib Track Support (1) Left Frame End (1) Right Frame End (4) Table Support (2) Joint Splice (3) Rail Coupler (4) Top Leg Brace (3) Middle Leg Brace (2) Take-Up (6) Ratchet...
  • Page 4: Parts List B And Hardware List

    Parts List B (1) Right Handle Tube (1) Handle Brace (1) Left Handle Tube Pre-Installed (2) Grip Foam Pre-Installed (2) Grip Foam (1) Top Plate (1) Bottom Plate (1) Bottom Plate Platform Pre-Installed (4) Wheels Pre-Installed (4) Wheels (4) Sewing Machine (2) Bottom Plate Extrusion (2) Bottom Plate Extrusion Clamp Assembly...
  • Page 5: Manufacturer Information

    Grace Quilting Frames and Hoops Innovation and Evolution Grace Quilting Systems have been developed over the past two decades with several original design innovations. Additionally, because of feedback from many of the thousands of quilters who have purchased and use our machine...
  • Page 6: Step 1: Outer Leg Sub-Assembly

    Step 1: Outer Leg Sub-Assembly Parts Needed: 4- Legs 4- Leveling Feet 2- Top Leg Braces 2- Middle Leg Braces 16- 6mm X 10mm SBHC Screws Tools Required: 4mm Allen Wrench 1-1: Screw a Leveling Foot into the bottom of each of the legs as shown in Fig (1-1).
  • Page 7: Step 4: Queen Table Assembly

    3-1: Put the two (2) 6mm X 35mm Hex screws into the Take-Up Rail Fixture as shown in Fig (3-1). Make sure the hex heads are seated into the countersinks on the Take-Up Rail Fixture. 3-2: Slide the Take-Up Rail Fixture down to the middle of the Slide Down slot in the Frame End as shown in Fig (3-2).
  • Page 8: Step 5: Queen Table Supports & Table Surface Attachment

    4-4: Attach the Left Frame Corner to the Left Frame End as shown in Fig 6mmX12mm SBHC (4-4); Use two (2) 6mm X 12mm SBHC Screws through the Left Frame Corner and the Left Frame End into the Frame Assembly. Tighten the 6mm X 12mm SBHC Screws with the 4mm Allen Wrench.
  • Page 9: Step 8: Rail Mount End Assembly

    Step 8: Rail Mount End Assembly Take-Up Rail Mount End Parts Needed: 1- Left Take-Up Rail Mount End Front Rail Mount End 1- Right Take-Up Rail Mount End 1- Right Front Rail Mount End 1- Left Front Rail Mount End 8- 6mm X 10 mm SBHC Screws 4- Plastic Knobs Tools Required:...
  • Page 10: Step 11: Bottom Plate Assembly

    10-1: Attach the Right Handle Tube to the right back corner of the Top Plate with two (2) 6mm X 10mm SBHC Screw, as shown in Fig (10-1). 10-2: Attach the Left Handle Tube to the left back corner of the Top Plate with two (2)6mm X 10mm SBHC Screws, as shown in Fig (10-1).
  • Page 11: Step 13: Top Plate Placement

    Step 13: Top Plate Placement Parts Needed: 1- Bottom Plate Assembly 1- Table Assembly - Complete with Bottom Plate 13-1: Place the Top Plate Assembly onto the Bottom Plate, as shown in Fig (13-1). Make sure all four (4) wheels are on the track, located on the top side of the Bottom Plate, and that the Top Plate rolls smoothly.
  • Page 12: Step 16: Crib Table & Frame End Assembly

    Step 16: Crib Table and Frame End Assembly Parts Needed: 2- Outer Leg Assemblies 2- Crib Track Supports 1- Right & Left Frame End Sub-Assembly 1- Right & Left Frame Corner 16- 6mm X 10mm SBHC Screws 8- 6mm X 12mm SBHC Screws Tools Required: 4mm Allen Wrench NOTE: The maximum width for a quilt made in...
  • Page 13: Step 18: Crib Track Attachment

    Step 18: Crib Track Attachment Parts Needed: 2- Crib Plastic Tracks Crib Plastic Track Right Side 18-1: Snap the Crib Plastic Track into the Track Supports on the Front, and also the Back of the Table assembly as shown in Fig (18-1).
  • Page 14: Fabric Installation

    Installing Fabric Layers onto the Rails (Preview): Center your cloth lengthwise along the rail. Using Grace’s Fabri-Fast TM System, take a piece of plastic tubing (you should cut the tubing to 56 inches if you have set your frame up in the crib size), and holding your fabric over the slot (lining up the edge), press the tubing over the fabric and into the slot.
  • Page 15: Step 2: Backing To Backing Rail

    Step 2: Quilt backing to Backing Rail 2-1: To begin, determine which will be the front and back edges of your quilt backing. (Your quilt can’t exceed (110” wide) the maximum quilt width of your Quilting Frame. Your quilt’s length is only limited by the size of the throat of your sewing machine.) NOTE: If your backing is made up of more than one piece of Quilt Backing...
  • Page 16: Rolling Fabric

    Rolling your fabric When you have completed quilting your work area and are ready to roll to the next area, simply switch the Quilt Top, and Backing Ratchets into the neutral position, allowing them to roll freely. Roll the Take- Up Rail forward, rolling the sewn quilted area onto that rail.
  • Page 17: Making Cloth Leaders

    This will be the line to which you attach your fabric layer. 7: Center your cloth leader lengthwise along the rail. Using Grace’s Fabri-Fast TM System, take a piece of plastic tubing (cut to the appropriate length), and, holding your cloth leader to the slot (lining up the dashed line), press the tubing over the leader and into the slot.
  • Page 18: Speed Control

    Thread Cutter- Grace Speed Control Activates your sewing Front Panel machine thread The Grace Speed Control is designed cutter (if available). to work with many models of Sewing Machines Speed Control- Allows you to set Connecting to your sewing machine:...
  • Page 19: Sewing Tips

    Optional Accessories There are many optional accessories available for your Aluminum Frame Quilting frame. Check with your local dealer or visit www.graceframe.com to see all of the accessories available, as new items are being developed regularly. Sewing Tips • Be careful not to sew too close to the edge, to prevent hitting your Bungee Clamps, or running off the edge of the quilt.

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