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How in the world can a quilting frame be a Hybrid? Life has definitely gotten interesting around here since Grace Company launched the new Evolution Hoop Frame.

This is the first frame ever created that can switch between the two popular loading methods - hooping and rolling rail. Because it can do both, we're calling it a hybrid Hoop Frame!

This week I built my new Evolution Hoop in the Crafty Cottage and created this video to guide you through the process. See how to set up this frame and how it will look with a home machine or longarm in this frame assembly video:

Check Out My New Quilting System

Evolution Hoop Hybrid Frame

Qnique 19X Elite Longarm Machine

Quilting Tool Caddy

First Impressions

I found this frame very easy to build and very, very sturdy. I love the new ratchet design for locking the rails and the re-designed back rail clamps. This frame was very easy to build and I found the instructions and new packaging Grace Company is including easy to follow.

I'm excited to switch between rolling rail and hoop frame quilting. Having the ability to switch between the different styles is very interesting. I'm still getting to know this frame and have several more videos in the works to share this spring.

A Few Details to Remember

You can begin with your home machine, so long as the machine arm is tall enough. We recommend having a machine with a minimum of 8 inches in length and 5 1/2 inches in height to accommodate the new back rail clamps for this frame.

The Evolution Hoop Frame does take up a little more space than the Q-Zone Hoop Frame. I think having at least 7 1/2 feet for this frame is necessary so you can walk around to the back. Standing at the back of the frame is necessary for quilting with pantographs - a very popular quilting style!

Overall I'm super excited to quilt on this frame with my new Qnique 19X Elite. I can also still put a home sewing machine on this frame so I plan to do that a bit too.

Let me know what videos you'd be interested in watching on this new frame and I'll add them to the list. Make sure to take advantage of our Qnique 19X Elite sale before the end of February and get started longarm quilting with everything you need for ruler quilting too!

Let's go quilt,

Leah Day