18" Tin Lizzie or 24" Handi Quilter?

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11-12-2011, 06:51 AM

#11

ncredbird

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I have tested both machines and if I could afford it I would go with the Fusion. It moved like butter. Ann in TN

11-12-2011, 06:53 AM

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Jan in FL

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Thanks to everyone for your help! And you truly did help...we just got off the phone with my LQS where I just purchased a demo - 24" Fusion Handi Quilter complete with a 12' frame! I pick her up on Tuesday!

11-12-2011, 10:51 AM

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DebraK

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Congratulations! You are going to love it!

11-12-2011, 03:01 PM

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Annaquilts

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Woohoo! enjoy.

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11-12-2011, 03:08 PM

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LyndaOH

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Congratulations! I would love to hear about your experiences learning to use it. I'm considering purchasing one but I'm scared of the learning curve.

Enjoy!

11-13-2011, 02:37 AM

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quilterella

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The largest I have done so far was a 110" bargello. I admit, it was a bit large to load by myself, but, I did it and had it quilted all in a matter of about 8 hrs(including interruptions and a coffee break). Now that I am familiar with the Lizzie, I don't struggle at all. I have three steps before I even start and it works well. Clean and oil machine. Wind bobbins, and check/double check bobbin tensions. Have lots of tunes playing in the background and have FUN.

11-14-2011, 03:35 AM

#17

cgroark

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Originally Posted by Jan in FL

Is a 18" x 8" longarm enough to do any quilt with a 12' frame? My wonderful husband has narrowed it down to this or a 24" x 9" Fusion Handi Quilter with a 12' frame. I would love the larger machine but the price makes me want the Tin Lizzie. We are looking at used ones - pros and cons to both - the biggest being about $3000 price difference. My husband doesn't want me to need to upgrade in a couple of years but is the 24" overkill? Can you easily do what you need to on a large size king quilt with an 18" x 8"? Assume most of the time it will be cotton batting in my quilts....I really need help before taking the final step.

I just updated from HQ 16 to the Fusion in July. Best decision ever. It is so smooth. I also purchased the Pro-Stitcher which is so easy to use. I previously had the HQ16 with Qbot. Loved that set-up, too, but the new one is sooooo superior.