KathG Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Hi everyone, I thought I would post a few photos of my new Bliss frame on my 2009 Lenni. The build was relatively easy. Changes the axles on Lenni was a breeze also. I should add my son did the build, and I had the instructions to hand. I am a great believer for following instructions. Of course everything did not go without incident. My first quilting practice with the Bliss brought to light that the new carriage encoder was faulty. After trying different leads, my son changed the encoder for one from the old setup. Bingo .....was once again a happy camper I have gone from a 10ft to a 12ft frame. The new table is about 4" deeper than the steel table. It also has a manual horizontal channel lock. The table top is a greyish colour, and also has a clear plastic cover to put your pantographs under. That is a nice touch. I have only had the tiniest play and my opinion is that it is extremely smooth. I was hoping today I would get a quilt top put on, but it half term and I am looking after my Granddaughter. So I will do some PPPing, which I actually do need anyway. LOL. Hope the photos show up, as posting from my iPad. Lets try again Picasa is not playing nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathG Posted February 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Sorry having to add them one at a time today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Quilting Heidi Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 I really like the look of the white frame. Enjoy your bliss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcclannan Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 I know you'll love your Bliss. Happy quilting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie in Ok Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Is it that the bliss system is all in the table and you can put the machine you have on the table or do you have to change out parts on the machine also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Hi Kath, Have fun with your bliss, I love mine and it made my Longarming smoother. I think it's worth the expense. Corey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathG Posted February 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Originally posted by Bonnie in Ok Is it that the bliss system is all in the table and you can put the machine you have on the table or do you have to change out parts on the machine also? Bonnie, For me having a Lenni, we hand to change the axles. That was very simple. Just had to take the vertical wheels off the axles, and loosen the clamps and pull out the axles. The screw holes for the horizontal axle were already there on the base of the Lenni. So we just had to screw them in place. The new M & M wheels were already attached to the axles. So no adjusting needed. So yes for me except for changing the axles everything is in the table. I forgot I also got a new Bliss carriage and new roll bearing axles for that. One thing to remember though is Lenni owners need to buy a complete new Bliss frame, where as Milli/Freedom owners are albe to upgrade their alluminium frames to the Bliss drive system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 I am impressed with your Bliss but I am also impressed with how clean and neat your room is!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Congratulations, I hope your Bliss set up is everything you hoped for and dreamed of. Now lets see some more great quilts!! Way to Go!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathG Posted February 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Sylvia, thanks If I had turned the camera round and took a photo of my dining room, you would have seen something different. LOL. It does not look that tidy normally, and the floor wants washing. UG.. I don't know about everyone else, but I get it tidy, and then I start a project. Things stay tidy at first, but as the project progresses things get steadily worse till scissors snips seem rippers rulers ect just seem to vanish and hide way from me......LOL:D:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judysmith Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Kath, how wonderful that it's arrived. It looks so nice and new and love the white poles. What are they made of? Judy http://judiquilts.blogspot.com.au/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 It all looks fantastic Kath.... lucky old you. I am looking forard to seeing how smooth you find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Oooh I like your new table! Pretty snazzy.... It looks very nice, and very clean. Your studio is too clean! You must muss it up a bit. Then I will feel better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy G Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Kath, let me know how it goes.....thinking about trading up to a bigger frame...watching the exchange rate closely..... most of the quilts I have made are at least 100" square.....big is best!!! and think those extra inches would be a huge benefit......just need to persuade someone that...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connieb Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Congrads on your new bliss system. I am dreaming about it for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathG Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Hi everyone, if I took a photo right now you would see a different scene. LOL I have a bad habit pulling things out and not putting them away. Tracy I will post an update once I have quilted a real quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borderline Quilter Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 It looks great Kath, your studio/conservatory is so tidy....your table top is different to mine as mine is nearly black in colour, can yours be used as a light box? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy G Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Kath, down near Darlington next Thursday and Friday if you are available, or are you going to the Scottish Quilt ChampionshipS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathG Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Originally posted by Borderline Quilter It looks great Kath, your studio/conservatory is so tidy....your table top is different to mine as mine is nearly black in colour, can yours be used as a light box? Honestly it's not as tidy as it looks. No you could not use it as a light box. It is similar to the my previous top, except greyish instead of Black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathG Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Originally posted by Tracy G Kath, down near Darlington next Thursday and Friday if you are available, or are you going to the Scottish Quilt ChampionshipS? Hi Tracy Yes I will be here. Just let me know which day. It will be lovely to meet up at last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 I like how that looks too! Is she smoother to quilt with now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmkeindl1 Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 WOW! Looks great! Did you change the wheels on your "carriage" too? They look like they are flat and ride on the edge? Did you replace your "leveler bar" or is that the one that comes with that machine? I have the large black one on my Ult I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathG Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Vicki yes it does feel smoother. Cathy, for the Lenni, to upgrade to the Bliss system, you have to buy the complete table, which includes all the bars, new horizontal axles, new encoders and leads. New carriage, also the new M&M wheels for the Lenni axles. So except for Lenni herself everything else is new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyAboutQuilting Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Well isn't that a pretty frame to go with your Little Dove with the super smooth moves! I hope you are as satisfied with your Bliss upgrade as you get to doing a bunch of quilting as I am with mine! It was definitely money well spent. And lucky you for having enough room to get a 12 foot table! Can't wait to see some new quilt pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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