Originally Posted by Elly

We went today and tried out the Bailey's Home Quilter. It got a big from us. We test drove the 13 inch.

I am leaning toward the 17inch because it will give me at least 12 inches of quilting space.

It seemed to be very durable. My concern was that it wouldn't fit on my frame which is less than a year old. (a proflex) It will !

I also tried out the HQ16 and there newest model HQ 18 Avante. If I had to choose between these I would have to go with the HQ16 due to a space issue. The Avante comes with a metal frame that is 14 feet. Too big for my room :cry:

Back to the Bailey's Home Quilter, when we purchase I am going to buy the extra set of handles so, I can do Pantos and free motion.

Hubby said he really liked this machine. He played too! I asked about service? Chuck showed me how to clean it and said that most all issues can be resolved by phone. The machine is very basic and all american made.

The only draw back was bobbins must be prewound because the bobbin winder is on the top of the machine. I think he said it was a size 4. In my opinion, a bobbin winder at JoAnns with a coupon would take care of this issue.

Another thing we are planning is to put the frame on furniture sliders so, I can move it out away from the wall when I am using it and push it back when I am not. My frame is 10.5 feet long.

Feel free to ask me anything else I didn't cover.