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Parts of the Frame
Side
Rail
Side
Fabric Clip
Left Side
Starting a New Project?
1. Ensure your frame is level.
2. Measure your quilt top.
3. Make your quilt sandwich (see below).
4. Check your rail height.
5. Wipe down the tracks on the frame and
bottom carriage with a lint-free cloth.
6. Wipe down the bottom carriage wheels and
your quilting machine or top plate wheels.
Quilt Dimensions
Quilt Top
Batting & Backing
Channel Lock
Back Rail Fabric
Clip
Bottom
Carriage
Leveling
Foot
Recommended sizing:
Backing: 10" larger
than the quilt-top, or
22"--whichever is larger.
Batting: Same size as
backing.
10"
Note: If using cloth
leaders, see directions
10"
for alternative sizing.
Back Rail
Fabric Strap
Front Fabric
Clip
7.
Attach your fabric to the frame (see Loading
Frame on reverse side).
8. Tack down your quilt at the edge of the quilt
top.
9. Tack down test fabric to the side of your
quilt (see frame instructions for details).
10. Test stitch tension in test fabric.
Record the measurements of
your quilt here in wet-erase
Top:
Batting:
Backing:
Side
Rail
Side
Fabric Clip
Tracks
Right Side
marker:
_____ x _____
_____ x _____
_____ x _____

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Summary of Contents for Grace Company Q-Zone

  • Page 1 Parts of the Frame Channel Lock Back Rail Fabric Side Clip Back Rail Fabric Strap Rail Side Side Rail Fabric Clip Side Fabric Clip Bottom Carriage Front Fabric Tracks Clip Leveling Foot Left Side Right Side Starting a New Project? 1.
  • Page 2 Loading Fabric Backing (Right Side Down) 1. Build your quilt sandwich: Batting (Scrim Side Down) a. Place the backing right-side down. b. Place the batting on top of the backing, scrim (smooth) side down. c. Center quilt top over the batting, Quilt Top (Right Side Facing) right-side facing up.
  • Page 3 Leveling Frame If you notice an area of pulling or tugging where the machine hits a low spot in the frame, adjust the height of the leveling feet to smooth it out. Loosen the top nut on the Adjust the bottom nut with the Tighten the top nut with the leveling foot with the 14 mm Open-end wrench until...
  • Page 4 Rail Adjustment The bottom of the back rail should have about 1/4th inch space from the machine bed. 1. Loosen the four set screws 2. Press in the four levers and 3. When finished, re-tighten with a 4 mm Allen wrench. adjust the hoop height.