New Evolution ELITE Quilting Frame
Invest in the best! The new Evolution Elite Frame can be built to any size to fit your quilting needs!
Introducing the new Evolution Elite Quilting Frame - a new frame built specifically to fit your quilting needs as you grow from a hobbyist to pro.
This is now Grace Company's most customizable frame. Purchase this frame in three standard sizes: 8 foot, 10 foot, and 12 foot.
You can also customize the length (additional cost applies) to create a 7 foot, 9 foot, and 11 foot frame. Please contact us for information about this option.
The depth of the frame can also expand if you decide to change longarm machines in the future - start with a Qnique 16X longarm and expand to a Qnique 21X Elite anytime!
This frame has an elite build with sturdy legs, interchangeable rail attachments, and a new ratchet system to lock your rails in place.
Use this chart and measure your sewing room to figure out the perfect size frame to fit your space and the size of quilts you want to create:
Frame Length | Actual Size | Minimum Room Size | Maximum Width of Quilt |
8 Foot Evolution Elite |
36 x 103 inches (3 x 8.5 feet) |
7 x 11 sq feet | 79 inches |
10 Foot Evolution Elite |
36 x 128 inches (3 x 10.6 feet) |
7 x 13 sq feet | 103 inches |
12 Foot Evolution Elite |
36 x 152 inches (3 x 12.6 feet) |
7 x 15 sq feet | 127 inches |
Leah's Advice on Picking Your Frame
It can be tough to pick the right quilting frame, especially when you're just starting out frame quilting. My advice is to invest in your growth as a quilter: the Evolution Elite allows you to start small and expand as your space and quilting skills grow.
I began happily with an 8 foot frame. Within 2 years, I rearranged my longarm room to expand to a 10 foot frame. Then when our basement flooded, I seized the opportunity to tear out a wall and fit a 12 foot frame. You may not desire a full sized frame right now... but in a few years king sized quilts might be your thing - and a 12 foot frame is the easiest and fastest way to quilt a king!
Additional Elite Frame Accessories
Learn more about the different accessories you can add to your Evolution Elite Frame. Add these accessories above to create your dream frame!
2-Foot Extension - You can expand your frame anytime and boost your 8 foot to 10 feet, or 10 foot to 12 feet. The maximum length of a Evolution Elite frame is 12 feet.
Idler Rail - Reduce the time you spend fiddling with the frame between advances! This adds an additional back rail to your frame and allows the bulk of the quilt to build up in the arm of the machine, rather than against your machine bed. This rail will reduce your vertical quilting space by 1-2 inches, but the time saved with each advance is worth it!
Batting Rail - Store extra batting or backing fabric on this handy rail mounted to the front of your frame.
Note - The Idler and Batting rails are interchangeable on the Evolution Elite Frame.
Let Your Frame Evolve with Your Quilting Skills
If the size or cost of the Evolution Elite Frame is beyond you at this time, consider beginning at the beginning with the Evolution Hoop Frame.
This 5-foot frame has a much smaller footprint and is more affordable to beginning quilters. But unlike the Q-Zone Hoop Frame, the Evolution Hoop can be upgraded and expanded to become an Evolution Elite.
Compare Grace Frames to Pick the Best Quilting System for You!
Frame Length |
Expandable | Machines | Style | |
Evolution Hoop | 66 inches |
Yes, upgradable to Evolution Elite | Home machines and longarms up to 24 inches | Hoop or Rolling Rail |
Evolution Elite | Available in 8, 10, and 12 foot lengths. Able to also be set up at 7, 9, and 11 feet too! | Up to 12 feet | Home machines and longarms up to 24 inches | Rolling Rail |
Q-Zone Hoop Frame | 54 inches | No | Home machines and longarms up to 19 inches | Hoop |
Continuum II Frame | Available in 8, 10, and 12 foot lengths. | Up to 12 feet | Home machines and longarms up to 21 inches | Rolling Rail |
Order Policies for Grace Company Products
Free Shipping - All orders over $100 ship for free, usually within 5-7 business days via UPS. Please use a street / physical address (no P.O. Boxes) as your shipping address.
We are only allowed to ship Grace Company products within the continental US. If you live outside of the US, please contact a Grace Dealer in your country.
Stock Notice - If we have recently run out of stock of this product or any additional accessories you've added, you will be notified within 7 business days.
Backordered products will ship separately, as soon as humanly possible. We do our best to notify customers of delays.
Available in easy monthly payments through financing!