Grace Little Gracie II User Manual

The New Little Gracie II
Home Machine Quilting System
Parts List
Part List A ........................................................................................................2
Part List B ........................................................................................................3
Part List C ........................................................................................................4
Care of Your Frame ..........................................................................................5
Assembly Steps:
Step 1: Take Up Rail Mount End Assembly ...................................................7
Step 2: Fabric Layer Rail Mount End Assembly ............................................8
Step 3: Rail Mount End Assembly ..................................................................9
Step 4: Frame End Hardware Assembly .........................................................10
Step 5: Frame End Assembly ..........................................................................11
Step 6: Side Leg Brace “B” Assembly ............................................................11
Step 7: Side Leg Brace “A” Assembly ...........................................................12
Step 8: Legs to Frame End Assembly .............................................................13
Step 9: Table Assembly ...................................................................................14
Step 10: Middle Leg Spacer Assembly ...........................................................15
Step 11: Track Installation ..............................................................................16
Step 12: Frame End to Table Assembly ..........................................................16
Step 13: Middle Leg Installation .....................................................................17
Step 14: Middle Leg Assembly .......................................................................18
Step 15: Rail Assembly ...................................................................................19
Step 16: Ratchet Stop Assembly .....................................................................19
Step 17: Carriage Handle Assembly ...............................................................20
Step 18: Cross Brace Assembly ......................................................................20
Step 19: Cone Thread Holder Assembly .........................................................20
Step 20: Cone Thread Guide Assembly ..........................................................21
Step 21: Lever to Carriage Assembly .............................................................21
Step 22: Lever Linkage to Handle Assembly .................................................22
Step 23: Pedal Clamp to Handle Assembly ....................................................24
Step 24: Carriage to Frame Assembly ............................................................24
Step 25: Sewing Machine to Frame Assembly ...............................................25
Step 26: Stylus Clamp Base Assembly ...........................................................25
Step 27: Stylus Clamp Assembly ....................................................................25
Step 28: Stylus Assembly................................................................................25
Step 29: Stylus to Carriage Assembly .............................................................26
Step 30: Carriage Stop Assembly ...................................................................26
Optional 4th Pole .............................................................................................27
Fabric Installation ..........................................................................................28
Making Cloth Leaders ......................................................................................29
Installing Your Fabric Layers to the Rails .......................................................30
Step 1: Quilt Backing to Second Rail .............................................................30
Step 2: Quilt Top to 3rd Rail ...........................................................................30
Step 3: Batting.................................................................................................30
Step 4: Attaching Layers to the Take-Up Rail ................................................31
Step 5: Putting Your Machine/ Carriages Onto Frame ...................................31
Rolling Your Fabric ..........................................................................................32
The Four-Inch Principle ...................................................................................32
Bungee Clamp Assembly .................................................................................32
Copyright June 2005
Jim M. Bagley, GraceWood, Inc
(Reproduction Prohibited)
4-28-06

Grace Little Gracie II Specifications

General

Brand	Grace
Model	Little Gracie II
Category	Sewing Machine
Language	English

Summary

Product Overview and Parts Lists

Part List A Details

Detailed list of parts for the Little Gracie II sewing system, section A.

Part List B Details

Comprehensive listing of components included in Part List B of the manual.

Part List C Details

Component breakdown for Part List C, detailing various hardware and fasteners.

Frame Care and Maintenance

Guidelines for maintaining and preserving the quilting frame for longevity.

Frame Assembly - Base Structure

Rail Mount End Assemblies

Instructions for assembling the primary rail mount end components.

Frame End Hardware and Braces

Connecting hardware and side leg braces to the frame ends.

Leg-to-Frame Connection

Detailed process for attaching the frame legs to the main frame ends.

Frame Assembly - Table, Rails, and Carriage

Table and Middle Leg Setup

Instructions for assembling the table and middle leg support.

Track and Rail Installation

Connecting the track system and installing the main quilting rails.

Carriage Handle Assembly

Steps for assembling and attaching the carriage handles.

Frame Assembly - Accessories and Machine Mounting

Cross Brace and Cone Thread Holders

Installing cross braces and cone thread holding accessories.

Lever Linkages and Pedal Clamp

Connecting lever linkages and attaching the pedal clamp.

Carriage and Machine Mounting

Mounting the carriage assembly and the sewing machine onto the frame.

Fabric Installation and Usage Tips

Making Cloth Leaders

Detailed steps for creating cloth leaders for fabric installation onto rails.

Installing Quilt Fabric Layers

Guide for attaching quilt backing, batting, and top to the frame rails.

Fabric Rolling and Clamping

Instructions on rolling fabric and using bungee clamps for tension.

Four-Inch Quilting Principle

Recommendation for pattern size based on machine throat size.