Curious. How many of you have your own long arm machines?
#161
Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: North Dakota
Posts: 116
I have a mid-arm Juki on a Pennywinkle frame. I like it BUT it takes me forever to pin my top and back on....I am thinking of getting zippers to put in it...The only drawback is the throat is not big enough to do larger quilts.
#164
Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Clinton New York
Posts: 27
I've had my Gammill longarm for 17 years and use it for my own quilts and my daughters. Recently I've tried to sell it only because I am trying to downsize a bit. But to tell the truth I haven't put much effort into trying to sell it. And now I'm thinking I'm going to keep her. That is unless just by word of mouth someone hears I'm trying to sell it. Until then I'm going to continue using it. She's been a great machine. I've saved myself lots of money by doing my own quilting. Good luck with trying to find a machine
Linda from Clinton
Linda from Clinton
#165
I bought a 26" Tin Lizzie yesterday at the Mid-Atlantic quilt fest. I've never used a long arm before, other than testing them at shows. I was very pleased with the feel of the Tin Lizzie. I tested the gammil machines but the vibration was noticeable in the handles.
I put my husband into severe shock when I called to let him know I was buying a long arm. My plan all along was to buy a Flynn quilting frame, simply to help me learn how to do FM. So I went planning to buy a bicycle and came home with a Mercedes. LOL
I put my husband into severe shock when I called to let him know I was buying a long arm. My plan all along was to buy a Flynn quilting frame, simply to help me learn how to do FM. So I went planning to buy a bicycle and came home with a Mercedes. LOL
#168
Hi Hockeyrabbit,
I have a Handi Quilter Sweet Sixteen which is a sit down version of the stand up HQ Sixteen. I use if for my professional (art quilts/mixed media) and personal use. I LOVE IT!! I researched for over two months before purchasing it. I wanted larger throat space, better light and more visibility to the needle. It has made quilting and thread play comfortable and fun. The biggest difference is the quilt has to be basted in some fashion or pinned rather than mounted on rails and of course sitting or standing. Test drive as many different machines as you can, that's the best way to see what suits you.
A FiBurGerl
I have a Handi Quilter Sweet Sixteen which is a sit down version of the stand up HQ Sixteen. I use if for my professional (art quilts/mixed media) and personal use. I LOVE IT!! I researched for over two months before purchasing it. I wanted larger throat space, better light and more visibility to the needle. It has made quilting and thread play comfortable and fun. The biggest difference is the quilt has to be basted in some fashion or pinned rather than mounted on rails and of course sitting or standing. Test drive as many different machines as you can, that's the best way to see what suits you.
A FiBurGerl
#170
The Sweet Sixteen sit-down model has peaked my interest. I had a small test drive at the quilt show last weekend. Hmmm.... now, where to get the money..... I wish I could find a used one but that seems to be a pipe dream.
Shari
Shari
Hi Hockeyrabbit,
I have a Handi Quilter Sweet Sixteen which is a sit down version of the stand up HQ Sixteen. I use if for my professional (art quilts/mixed media) and personal use. I LOVE IT!! I researched for over two months before purchasing it. I wanted larger throat space, better light and more visibility to the needle. It has made quilting and thread play comfortable and fun. The biggest difference is the quilt has to be basted in some fashion or pinned rather than mounted on rails and of course sitting or standing. Test drive as many different machines as you can, that's the best way to see what suits you.
A FiBurGerl
I have a Handi Quilter Sweet Sixteen which is a sit down version of the stand up HQ Sixteen. I use if for my professional (art quilts/mixed media) and personal use. I LOVE IT!! I researched for over two months before purchasing it. I wanted larger throat space, better light and more visibility to the needle. It has made quilting and thread play comfortable and fun. The biggest difference is the quilt has to be basted in some fashion or pinned rather than mounted on rails and of course sitting or standing. Test drive as many different machines as you can, that's the best way to see what suits you.
A FiBurGerl
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