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Bernina Quilting Frame Max Overall Dimensions: Height Depth Length Crib: 50” X 39” X 67” King: 50” X 39” X 127” Copyright January 1, 2016 Jim M. Bagley, GraceWood, Inc (Reproduction Prohibited) Version 2.1...
Warranty Information for your Machine Quilting Frame The Machine Quilting Frame has a One-Year limited warranty on all parts. Parts with problems due to manufacturing, or defects in materials will be repaired or replaced, at the discretion of the manufacturer. This warranty does not cover parts damaged through misuse, improper storage, improper assembly, loss, natural events, and willful destruction.
Box 1 Table Brace (4) Track Coupler (2) Left Side Leg Brace (1) Right Side Leg Brace (1) Table Support (8) Rail Coupler (4) Track Runner (4) Table Surface (2) Track Support (4) 60” Track (4) Rail Segments (8) Box 2 Left Right Frame...
Box 2 Hardware (Continued) M6 x 10mm Socket M5 x 15mm Socket 13mm and Button Head Cap Button Head Cap 10mm Open Screw (SBHCS) Screw (SBHCS) End Wrench Bungee Clamps (24) (22) M6 x 15mm Socket Button Head Cap Screw (SBHCS) 3mm Allen (24) 5mm Allen...
Fig. 2-1B Note: If setting up in crib attach to outside holes as shown in Fig. 2-1B M6 x 10mm Short SBHCS 2-2: Attach the other side of the Track Support to the inside Long Leg holes on the front side of the Middle Leg with (4) M6 x 10mm Side Leg SBHCS, as shown in Fig 2-1A.
Step 4: Table Support Assembly M5 X 8mm SBHCS Parts Needed: 8- Table Supports* 16- M5 x 8mm SBHCS* Tools Required: 3mm Allen Wrench (Provided) *Note: If you are setting the frame up in Crib size you will Table Supports only need to use (4) Table Supports and (8) M5 x 8mm SBHCS.
4- M6 x 45mm SBHCS Tools Required: 4mm Allen Wrench (Provided) 8-1: Attach the Left Side Leg Brace to the Side Leg with (2) M6 x 10mm SBHCS, as shown in Fig. 8-1, making sure the Bernina Logo faces out. Pg.8...
Left Leg Brace M6 X 10mm 8-2: Screw (2) M6 x 45mm SBHCS SBHCS through the Left Frame End, Left Side Leg Brace, and the Side Leg, as shown in Fig. 8-1. Left Frame End 8-3: Screw (1) M6 x 10mm SBHCS through the Left Side Leg Brace and into the Left Frame End.
Step 10: Rail Assembly Parts Needed: Fig. 10-1 8- Rail Segments 4- Rail Couplers Tip: Unscrew the end of Coupler partly if Coupler doesn’t fit in Rail. Note: Skip this step if setting up in Crib size. 10-1: Take (1) Rail and slide a Coupler inside the Rail until the center plastic ring on the Coupler meets the end of the Rail, as shown in Fig.
4mm Allen Wrench and the Open Ended Wrench. Bottom Plate Top Plate 12-5: Place the Bottom Plate onto your quilting frame then Track Runners place your top plate on your bottom plate with your handles facing towards the front of the frame. Adjust the Track Runners (which were left loose in step 6) so the wheels line up centered on the track, as shown in Fig 12-3.
Now, put the take up rail through the open area of the throat of your sewing machine and into the take up rail housing. M5 X 15mm Congratulations! You have completed the assembly of your Bernina Quilting Frame. SBHCS All that remains is to install your fabric and begin quilting! We recommend you begin with practice material allowing you to experiment with machine settings and stitching techniques.
Cut Leaders to Length Cut your cloth leaders to size, Take-Up Rail Leader determined by the length of your quilting frame (length of rail minus 6”). Hem the just cut edge. Step 2: Determine which leader goes on each rail Install the widest leader to the back rail.
Step 1-1: To begin, determine which will be the front and 1st rail 2nd rail back edges of your quilt backing (make sure the backing is not wider than your quilting frame). top fabric Note: If your backing is made up of more than one piece 3rd rail of fabric, cut your selvedges off and flatten them out to allow the backing the proper give it needs.
Bungee Clamp Installation Bungee Holder There are 4 Bungee Clamps provided with your Bernina Quilting Frame. The Bungee Clamps allow you to easily add side tension to your quilt fabric. Clip your Bungee Clamps to the quilt fabric, then insert the loose Bungee end through the Bungee Holder. Apply some tension to the Bungee then slide the bungee toward the tapered side to grip the bungee in place.
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Bernina Quilting Frame Accessories Be sure to check out these amazing quilting accessories for the Bernina Quilting Frame. Gracie Laser Pattern tracing is easier than ever on your quilting frame with the Gracie Laser! • Attaches to the front OR back of your frame’s carriage! • Locking swivel to position the stylus at any angle • Fully adjustable swivel • Battery powered (No cords to get in the way!) • Includes four different laser tips to control the size of your laser.
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