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Upgraded Top of the Line 18" Long Arm w/ Grace Continuum Frame
Upgraded Top of the Line 18" Long Arm w/ Grace Continuum Frame
Upgraded Top of the Line 18" Long Arm w/ Grace Continuum Frame
Upgraded Top of the Line 18" Long Arm w/ Grace Continuum Frame
Upgraded Top of the Line 18" Long Arm w/ Grace Continuum Frame
Upgraded Top of the Line 18" Long Arm w/ Grace Continuum Frame
Upgraded Top of the Line 18" Long Arm w/ Grace Continuum Frame
Upgraded Top of the Line 18" Long Arm w/ Grace Continuum Frame
Upgraded Top of the Line 18" Long Arm w/ Grace Continuum Frame
Upgraded Top of the Line 18" Long Arm w/ Grace Continuum Frame
Upgraded Top of the Line 18" Long Arm w/ Grace Continuum Frame
Upgraded Top of the Line 18" Long Arm w/ Grace Continuum Frame
Upgraded Top of the Line 18" Long Arm w/ Grace Continuum Frame
Upgraded Top of the Line 18" Long Arm w/ Grace Continuum Frame
Upgraded Top of the Line 18" Long Arm w/ Grace Continuum Frame
Upgraded Top of the Line 18" Long Arm w/ Grace Continuum Frame
Upgraded Top of the Line 18" Long Arm w/ Grace Continuum Frame
Upgraded Top of the Line 18" Long Arm w/ Grace Continuum Frame
Upgraded Top of the Line 18" Long Arm w/ Grace Continuum Frame

Upgraded Top of the Line 18" Long Arm Quilter w/ Continuum Frame

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NEWEST Upgraded Top of the Line 18" Long Arm Quilting Machine w/ 10' Continuum Frame

NEWEST Upgraded Top of the Line 18

The ALL NEW Upgraded Top of the Line Long Arm Quilting Machine comes with a beautiful new look. The New extra-large ultra-bright LED lighting will illuminate your quilt and workspace like never before.

An extra large bobbin capacity lets you quilt longer between bobbin changes. The built in bobbin winder makes bobbin winding easy. The high quality built-in thread stand is reliable, smooth and quiet.

The "Rams Horn" ergonomic handlebars, and the rear LCD Handlebars, will add ease and comfort to your quilting. With a host of new features including new stitches, five stitch regulated modes, and special needle positioning; the NEW Upgraded Top of the Line Long Arm Quilter will take your quilting to the next level!

The Continuum by The Grace Company is the next step forward in machine quilting. This frame combines all of the great concepts from the previous Imperial model with exciting new features that greatly enhance the Quilter's experience, including stability in the frame and performance in the sewing machine. The 18 inch long arm quilting machine mounts easily on the frame's carriage deck. It will glide smoothly for easy quilting!

Our Upgraded Top of the Line 18" Long Arm Quilting Machine is even better than the Tin Lizzie Ram. The Upgraded Top of the Line Long Arm includes rear handles and comes with a sturdy high quality metal quilting frame.

Grace Continuum 8' Frame Included

Upgrade to Continuum 10' Frame in the Dropdown & Add 2' Extension for 12' Frame!

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Features and Benefits of the DLS Upgrade

Dimensions Have Incredibly Expanded

Dimensions Have Incredibly Expanded

The quilting machine has a large 18-inch space between the needle and arm of the machine. You can easily handle large and bulky projects.

New Sleek Design

New Sleek Design

The Upgrade brings a Beautiful "New Look" to the machine.

New LED Lighting

New LED Lighting

Adjustable brightness WHITE Light

LCD Screen with Easy Touch keys

LCD Screen with Easy Touch keys

The screen and controls are built in to the head of the machine making it quick and easy to make your selections.

Convenient Rear Handles

Convenient Rear Handles

REAR LCD Handlebar for pantographing from the rear of the machine.

Large Bobbin Capacity

Large Bobbin Capacity

Quilt longer between bobbin changes. The extra large bobbin makes this possible.

Built-in Automatic Bobbin Winder

Built-in Automatic Bobbin Winder

A bobbin winder is built in. Wind bobbins quickly and easily.

Ergonomic Controls

Ergonomic Controls

New "Ram's Horn" Ergonomic handlebar with controls easily reachable.

New UV LED Lighting

New UV LED Lighting

New UV LED Lighting: Adjustable brightness BLACKLIGHT lights for quilting "White on White".

New LASER controls

New LASER controls

Adjustable Laser available separately. Laser is used for "block at a time" Pantograph from the front of the machine.

Many New Stitches

Many New Stitches

  • Constant Stitch: You control the stitch length manually
  • Stitch regulates 4 to 22 stitches per inch
Locking Cable Connectors

Locking Cable Connectors

Cables easily snap into place and lock.

New Spring Loaded Encoders

New Spring Loaded Encoders

NEW Improved Encoders roll accurately and easily.

  • New Diagnostics to check on machine performance
  • Quiet Operation: no more irritating motor noise
  • New Tie-off UP stitch: Ties off your stitches and then parks the needle up
  • New Tie-off DOWN stitch: Ties off your stitches and then parks the needle down
  • New JOG Stitch: Motor moves as long as button is pushed
  • ROBOT READY: Easy interface to Q-BOT, Quilt Motion, Quilt-so-Clever, and other robots
Needle Positioning

Needle Positioning

  1. NEEDLE UP: Parks needle up after stitching
  2. NEEDLE DOWN: Parks needle down after stitching
  3. HALF STITCH: Up to Down, and Down to Up
  4. FULL STITCH UP: Takes a full stitch and ends with needle up
  5. FULL STITCH DOWN: Takes a full stitch and ends with needle down

Five Stitch Regulated Modes

  1. AUTO STITCH
  2. CRUISE STITCH: Needle keeps moving when you stop moving the machine
  3. CONSTANT STITCH
  4. RULER STITCH: Machine waits for you to move ruler and does not time-out
  5. ROBOT STITCH: Gives control of the machine over to a Robot
  6. QUILT MOTION ROBOT STITCH: Gives control to Grace's Quilt Motion Robot

INCLUDED! Grace Continuum Machine Quilting Frame

For over 30 years, the Grace Company has produced some of the finest machine–quilting frames available. Now the Continuum combines some of the most sought after features into a modular system that’s available for quilters of every level and nearly every sewing machine type.

With steel and cast–alloy components, the frame is one of the sturdiest and longest–lasting frames ever designed. This modular frame has many available configurations and accessories. This is a no–baste frame designed to make your quilting projects easier, more convenient, and more beautiful.

Note: The included frame is the standard 8 foot. The 10 foot size is also available! Choose the 10' Continuum Frame from the dropdown before checkout.

Configured to meet your needs

The Continuum Frame can be configured in multiple set–ups and optional accessories, so it will be the perfect fit for you no matter what your quilting requires. Think you might upgrade your machine to a longarm in the future? The Continuum frame can work with your short or midarm machine now, and then be adjusted for a longarm when you need it. Add the optional accessories now or later to make your quilting process more convenient.

Note: Choose add-ons in the dropdowns before checkout.

8 Foot Frame included

8 Foot Frame (included)

10 Foot Frame optional

10 Foot Frame (add-on)

With Batting Rail, Idler Rail & 2 ft. Extension

With Batting Rail, Idler Rail & 2 ft. Extension

NO–BASTE QUILTING RAIL SYSTEM

The Continuum Quilting Frame saves you valuable time by eliminating the ordeal of basting. All the quilt layers are attached to their own rails, and then come together and on to the take–up rail as you quilt. Grace frames use locking ratchet ends on the rails to give you precise control over the tension of your fabric layers.

Continuum Frame Features

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SURETRACK DUAL–WHEEL SYSTEM

This smooth gliding track system enhances stitch quality, accuracy, and carriage motion.

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CHANNEL LOCKS

Conveniently lock your machine motion into either back and forth, or side to side motion. Perfect for straight lines.

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LEVELING FEET

No matter what floor your frame is on, these feet are an easy way to make sure it's level and balanced.

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ADJUSTABLE DEPTH

Adjust the depth of your work area to match your quilting frame. Get closer when working on short–arm quilting machine, or expand your space for larger patterns with a long–arm.

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HEIGHT–ADJUSTABLE LEGS

Height–adjustable legs let you work at the level that is most comfortable to you.

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HAND–WHEEL

Conveniently roll all the layers of your quilt with the take–up rail hand–wheel. This advances the fabric to the next section of your project for quilting.

Specifications

The Maximum Quilt Area on a machine frame is the total distance your machine needle can travel from one end of the frame to the other. This measurement may vary slightly depending on your machine.

You will be able to quilt an area at least as big as quoted in this maximum quilt area.

Rail Diameter

1½ inches

Maximum Machine Throat Size

21 inches

10 foot King Continuum Frame optional

Maximum Quilt Area

King: 103"

Crib: 43"

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8 foot Queen Continuum Frame included

Maximum Quilt Area

Queen: 79"

Crib: 31"

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Optional Accessories for Your Continuum Frame

Batting Rail

The batting rail (or fourth rail) accessory is a convenient way to manage and hold your batting layer. Keep your batting organized and off the floor by rolling it on this rail.

Add $169.95

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2 Foot Extension

Get an extra 2 feet of quilting area out of your Continuum quilting frame with this extension kit. This will work with both the 10 foot frame and the 8 foot frame, extending them to 12 or 10 feet respectively. Extending your quilting frame lets you quilt larger projects. This kit comes with a leg assembly, table, rails, and the hardware necessary to extend your quilting frame.

Add $599.95

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Idler Rail

This convenient accessory eliminates the need to constantly stop and adjust your take–up rail. The more you quilt, the more space is taken up on the take–up rail in the throat of your machine. This normally means you have to watch your space closely, and adjust the take–up rail higher when the quilt fabric starts rubbing between it and your machine. This idler rail solves that problem by letting the fabric collect on the take up–rail at a higher position, so you don't need worry about adjusting your take–up rail anymore!

Note: The idler rail accessory will only work with longarm or midarm quilting machines that have a larger throat space.

Add $249.95

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ALSO GREAT WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF OTHER MACHINES

The modular design of the Continuum quilting frame lets you use it with many different quilting machines! The frame has an adjustable depth, so you can change the work–space and quilt comfortably with a long–arm or a domestic short–arm machine. When you order the Continuum frame for use with a short–arm machine, an top–carriage with handles will be provided, as well as a speed–control. Call Toll Free: 800-401-8151 to ask about using the Continuum Frame with other quilting machine models.

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Now you can relax. With our SewingMachinesPlus.com Platinum Protection Plan, out-of-pocket expenses are completely eliminated for your sewing machine repairs. The plan guarantees to pay all covered parts & labor beyond the original warranty.

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Covers: parts, labor, and FREE one way shipping. (Please keep your original packaging)

3 Year Platinum Protection Plan

Covers: parts, labor, FREE round trip shipping the 1st year, and FREE one way shipping the 2nd and 3rd year. (Please keep your original packaging)

Warranty Summary

This warranty covers parts and labor for the allotted time. Used under normal home sewing conditions. Consumable items not covered (needles, bobbins, bobbin cases, springs and belts). The warranty does not cover improper use, abuse, commercial or industrial use of machines. The warranty does not cover flood, fire or other acts of nature.

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