As mentioned before, these hang from the ceiling or sit on chair backs. The quilt top, batting and backing would be pinned or basted to the fabric parts. You need 4 for 1 set, 1 for each side and top and bottom. The metal parts that were typically used to hold together were C Clamps. We had a set of these in our 14 ft. x 14 ft. living room when I was growing up.
There were no legs. Ropes were attached to steeples in the ceiling, and were rolled up in the afternoon when Dad came home from work. In the morning, Mother, my Aunts and neighbors sat around the quilt and quilted, then rolled it as they got a row quilted, only from top and bottom. A very efficient way of hand quilting. There are only a few around now. I would say $15 would be a very good price! I would get them. Make sure there are 4 wooden pieces to 1 set with duck-line fabric attached to each.
Kathy in TX
Originally Posted by
AprilG
Wow, call on them! make sure that they are all there. I don't see the legs in the pictures. I just bought a new one for $130.00. It took about an hour and 2 arguments with the DH to get it assembled, but worth it. Ask if the instructions are included. That is a terific price.