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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS ..........2 INISHING AND TORAGE .

  • Page 2: Warranty

    --Do not drop the frame or let it twist out of square. Lifetime Limited Warranty GraceWood, Inc. will replace or repair, at our choosing, any part of the Grace A34 Quilting Frame, which may be shown to be defective. This Lifetime Warranty does not cover parts damaged through misuse, improper storage, improper assembly, loss, natural events and willful or accidental destruction.
  • Page 3 A34 Parts List 1-Right Pole mount End 1-Left Pole Mount End 1-Right Front Leg 1-Left Front Leg 1-Right Back Leg 1-Left Back Leg 1-Left Accessory 1-Right Accessory 1-Wing Tray Tray Grip Tool Pole Parts 3-Pole 3-Ratchet 6-Guide 3-Springs 3-40 Tooth...

  • Page 4: Parts List

    Hardware Parts List ***Drawings display hardware in actual size*** 6-1 1/4" Grabber 4-1/4" X 60mm 8-5/16 X 2" Screw Connector Bolt Carriage Bolt 2-1/4" X 55mm 4-5/16 X 1 1/2" 4-5/16" Wing Connector Bolt Hex Bolt 6-1/4" Rectangle 3-1/4 X 1 1/2" 12-1/4"...

  • Page 5: Assembly

    This is a new product! We welcome your feedback on this product or these instructions. If you encounter a problem during assembly or use of the Grace A34 , and you can’t seem to overcome it, call us before frustration sets in! ☺...

  • Page 6: Step

    Tighten the 35mm bolt completely, using the allen wrench provided. Repeat these instructions for the Right Pole Mount End. 1/4" X 55mm 2: H ARDWARE TO SSEMBLY Connector Bolt 1 – L ARTS EEDED RONT 1 – R IGHT RONT 1 –...

  • Page 7: Step

    3: L EGS TO OUNT SSEMBLY 1 – L 1 – R ARTS EEDED RONT IGHT RONT 1 – L 1 – R IGHT 1 – L 1 – R OUNT IGHT OUNT 4 – ¼” F 4 – 5/16” F ENDER ASHER ASHER...

  • Page 8: Step 4: Bracea

    4: B RACE SSEMBLY ARTS EEDED 4 – B RACES 4 – 5/16” 1 ½” H 4 – 5/16” F ASHER In this step, you will pair the brace pieces together to form the upper and lower braces. Take two braces and line them up with each other as pictured. (Now is the time to select the size of frame you want to initially assemble.
  • Page 9 Brace Sizes Crib Size(59" quilting space) Upper Brace Assembly 60 3/4" Lower Brace Assembly 62 3/8" Twin Sizes(73" quilting space) Upper Brace Assembly 74 3/4" Lower Brace Assembly 76 3/8" Queen Size(95" quilting space) Upper Brace Assembly 96 3/4" Lower Brace Assembly 98 3/8"...

  • Page 10: Step 5: Brace Tof

    5: B RACE TO RAME SSEMBLY 1 – L 1 – R ARTS EEDED RAME IGHT RAME 2 – A 4 – ¼” SSEMBLED RACE ONNECTOR 4 – ¼” R ECTANGLE 1/4" X 60mm Connector Bolt 1/4" Rectangle 1/4" X 60mm Connector Bolt Braces and Frame Sides Assembly...

  • Page 11: Step

    6: P SSEMBLY Pole Assembly PART A: “F” and “E” Pole Assembly 3 – “F” P 3 – “E” P ARTS EEDED 6 – G 6 – 1 ¼” G UIDE OWEL RABBER CREW 6 – N YLON ASHER First, you will assemble the “F” (55 ½") and “E” (19 ½") poles. Gather these poles together along with the grabber screws and Guide Dowels.

  • Page 12: Step

    PART C: Connecting Pole to Pole ¼” ARTS EEDED OLES AND ONNECTOR OLTS NUMBER DEPENDING ON WHAT SIZE YOU ARE ASSEMBLING SEE CHART BELOW First match the rail assembly size with the size you selected for the braces. Look at the chart below to see which poles are needed for the desired size.

  • Page 13: Assembly

    SSEMBLY 3 – A ARTS EEDED SSEMBLED OLES 3 – R ATCHET TOPS 3 – ¼” 1 ½” T RUSS ***IMPORTANT: Before Pole Assembly Wheel Direction completing the next step, keep Middle Pole in mind that the truss bolt should Front Pole be about 1/4"...

  • Page 14: Step 8: Final Frame

    Retighten the four wing nuts so the legs hold their folded position. The A34 can be stored leaning against a wall, or lying flat on the floor. If lying the frame flat, be cautious about floor moisture affecting the frame.
  • Page 15 Assembly & Use of Accessories (Available from the Grace Company: 1-800-264-0644) Assembly and Use of 4th Pole Kit Fourth Pole Parts Lists 2-1/4" X 55mm Connector Bolt 1-Pole Cap 2-2" Nylon Washer 4-1/4" X 45mm Connector Bolt 1-Quick Release 1-Guide Dowel...
  • Page 16 First connect the “L” wood brackets to the Left and Right End pieces. The short leg of the “L” connects to the End piece using the 45 mm connector bolt, washer and nylock nut (as pictured) with the longer leg of the “L” pointing down. Next connect the Straight Wood Bracket to the Left and Right back Legs using the 55mm connector bolt, washer and nylock nut (see right).
  • Page 17 Application and Use of EdgeMaster The Edgemaster keeps the side tension of the quilting fabric even. Slide the hooks around the back side of the front and middle poles. The bar with the cloth sleeve should rest on top of the two poles, with the sleeve facing toward the work area.

  • Page 18: Cloth Leaders

    Installing Fabric and Quilting with your A34 Optional Use of Cloth Leaders Your quilt fabrics may be tacked directly to the poles. However, using cloth leaders is a much better way to attach your quilt. Leaders are easy to make and allow the quilter to move the last few inches of the quilt forward from the rear pole to the front quilting area.
  • Page 19 Attach Fabric To Poles With Large Head Thumb Tacks Pin or Baste Fabric Layers to the 1" Reference Line Mark Each Leader Cloth With A Solid Reference Line 1 or 2 Inches From the Edge...
  • Page 20 Installing Fabric on the A34 Step 1. BACKING FABRIC The first fabric that will be applied to the quilting frame is the Backing. The Backing is also known as the lining fabric. This piece of fabric will be the under side of the finished quilt. It is recommend that this piece of fabric be 2"...
  • Page 21 1. Roll the material onto the middle pole, making a smooth roll. Be sure there are no wrinkles present. 2. Smooth the quilt from the center to the outside edges of the pole as it is being rolled. At this point do not roll the fabric tightly, just roll it nicely smooth and even.

  • Page 22: Trouble Shooting

    Happy Quilting! Trouble Shooting Problem: Fabric sags on one side or in middle. Solution: Fabric may not be cut evenly straight or the grain of the cloth may not be square. Take it off and square it up or pull (gently) to square. Problem: Sides of quilt have a concave edge.
  • Page 23 Solution: The causes may be: 1. Seam down the center of the fabrics may be sewn too tight and is not giving with the rest of the fabric. If the seam is the problem the quilt may be attached sideways. 2. Fabric is not cut evenly. 3.

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