A sewing template system and/or device may include a frame base configured to rest on a workpiece support frame. A first and second extension may each be coupled to a frame base. The first extension and second extension may be separated from each other and parallel to each other. A rail retainer may be coupled to each extension and configured to rest on the workpiece support frame. A frame top may be coupled to the extensions. A frame aperture may be formed by the frame base, first extension, second extension, and frame top. A guide may extend across the frame aperture between the first extension and the second extension, and the guide may be supported above the workpiece by the first extension and the second extension. A template, having guide surface(s) that is configured to guide the movement of a sewing machine foot, may be removably coupled to the guide.

A sewing template system and/or device may include a frame base configured to rest on a workpiece support frame. A first and second extension may each be coupled to a frame base. The first extension and second extension may be separated from each other and parallel to each other. A rail retainer may be coupled to each extension and configured to rest on the workpiece support frame. A frame top may be coupled to the extensions. A frame aperture may be formed by the frame base, first extension, second extension, and frame top. A guide may extend across the frame aperture between the first extension and the second extension, and the guide may be supported above the workpiece by the first extension and the second extension. A template, having guide surface(s) that is configured to guide the movement of a sewing machine foot, may be removably coupled to the guide.

An embroidery frame includes a pair of a first frame and a second frame configured to clamp a sewing object, and a lock mechanism. The lock mechanism is configured to switch a position of the second frame with respect to the first frame to at least three positions including a first position, a second position and a third position. The first position is a position in which the second frame is closed with respect to the first frame. The second position is a position in which, with respect to the first frame, the second frame is more open, by a first predetermined amount, than in the first position. The third position is a position in which, with respect to the first frame, the second frame is open by a second predetermined amount. The second predetermined amount is larger than the first predetermined amount.

An embroidery frame includes a pair of a first frame and a second frame configured to clamp a sewing object, and a lock mechanism. The lock mechanism is configured to switch a position of the second frame with respect to the first frame to at least three positions including a first position, a second position and a third position. The first position is a position in which the second frame is closed with respect to the first frame. The second position is a position in which, with respect to the first frame, the second frame is more open, by a first predetermined amount, than in the first position. The third position is a position in which, with respect to the first frame, the second frame is open by a second predetermined amount. The second predetermined amount is larger than the first predetermined amount.

The sewing machine includes an imaging unit, a conveyor portion, a processor, and a memory. The imaging unit has an image capture range, and is configured to capture an image of a holder member. The conveyor portion is configured to convey the holder member relative to the imaging unit in a first and a second direction. The processor performs processes. The processes include causing the imaging unit to capture the image of the holder member that has entered the image capture range. The processes include acquiring first image data that is data of a first image representing the image of the holder member. The processes include identifying a predetermined marker from the first image of the acquired first image data. The processes include determining whether an inclination angle of the holder member exceeds a predetermined value on the basis of a variable acquired on the basis of the identified marker.

The sewing machine includes an imaging unit, a conveyor portion, a processor, and a memory. The imaging unit has an image capture range, and is configured to capture an image of a holder member. The conveyor portion is configured to convey the holder member relative to the imaging unit in a first and a second direction. The processor performs processes. The processes include causing the imaging unit to capture the image of the holder member that has entered the image capture range. The processes include acquiring first image data that is data of a first image representing the image of the holder member. The processes include identifying a predetermined marker from the first image of the acquired first image data. The processes include determining whether an inclination angle of the holder member exceeds a predetermined value on the basis of a variable acquired on the basis of the identified marker.

A sewing device that, when interposing a workpiece-to-be-sewn between a post head and a pressing mechanism and sewing same by penetrating a machine needle therethrough, shapes the workpiece-to-be-sewn in a prescribed shape and sews same, by seating the workpiece-to-be-sewn in a workpiece holding jig having a plurality of seats arranged along a sewing line for the workpiece-to-be-sewn.

A sewing device that, when interposing a workpiece-to-be-sewn between a post head and a pressing mechanism and sewing same by penetrating a machine needle therethrough, shapes the workpiece-to-be-sewn in a prescribed shape and sews same, by seating the workpiece-to-be-sewn in a workpiece holding jig having a plurality of seats arranged along a sewing line for the workpiece-to-be-sewn.

A quilting frame assembly for machine quilting of a quilt core using a quilting machine, the quilting frame assembly having a quilting frame with a first frame element and a second frame element, a machine carriage assembly, a plurality of first element clips, and one or more second element clips, each first element clip being u-shaped, spring biased and reciprocating, and having a plurality of first clip inside frame receiver facets dimensioned and positioned to engage with two or more first frame cross-sectional corners of a first frame element member, and each second element clip being u-shaped, spring biased and reciprocating, and having a plurality of second clip inside frame receiver facets dimensioned and positioned to engage with two or more second frame cross-sectional corners of a second frame element member.

Fabric suspension frame pole ratchet mechanism. In some embodiments, an example fabric suspension frame may include a pole support side arm, a pole configured to have fabric spooled thereon, and a pole ratchet mechanism. The pole may be configured to be manually rotated in a first rotational direction and a second opposite rotational direction. The pole ratchet mechanism may include a ratchet sleeve attached to the pole, a ratchet slider configured to be positioned in a receiving slot of the pole support side arm, and a ratchet shifter attached to the pole. The ratchet sleeve may define a first set of teeth, and the ratchet slider may define a second set of teeth configured to selectively engage with the first set of teeth. The ratchet shifter may be configured to be manually shifted between an engaged position and a disengaged position.