Longarm Comparison
02-14-2010, 10:12 AM
#11
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Orange County, CA
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I'm a Bailey owner -- my machine has a 15" throat, which I find is plenty to do what I want. I got mine used for less than $1000; a new 15" is $1900, which is much more affordable than buying a true longarm. On the other hand, the Bailey doesn't have a lot of the bells and whistles that a true longarm would have; there's also the additional cost of buying the frame and the stitch regulator as well to keep in mind.
There are a couple of 13" machines (with frame) for sale on the baileyquiltingmachines yahoo group -- it's a good place to keep an eye out for people selling their used machines/setups, as well as to ask questions. I'm also happy to answer any questions as well, although I'm no expert.
There are a couple of 13" machines (with frame) for sale on the baileyquiltingmachines yahoo group -- it's a good place to keep an eye out for people selling their used machines/setups, as well as to ask questions. I'm also happy to answer any questions as well, although I'm no expert.
02-14-2010, 02:13 PM
#13
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Home town: Rehoboth, MA Now living in OK
Posts: 7,774
Originally Posted by butterflywing
go to the next, biggest show you can get to. all the machines are there for your quilting pleasure. test drive every one of them. see what you like and don't like. decide how much you want to spend. some of the prices may astound you. if you want to make large quilts, queen to king, imo you need something bigger than a 6" throat. it's just frustrating otherwise. not to mention the strain on your shoulders and arms. if you use a 6"er on a frame, your work area becomes very small as you roll up your finished work under the throat of your machine, because the roll prevents the machine from going forward enough to make any headway.
i don't know if i explained it right. i had the brother 1600s, bigger than a regular home sewer, and i ended up selling it. it drove me nuts because it was so hard to make big quilts. after all, that was why i got it. i ended up only making 2 quilts, injuring myself and staying as far away from it as possible until i sold it. now i have an 18"er, the tin lizzie. very basic by choice and price., but works just fine. i tried everything, but everything. and then i felt i could make my decision and the best deal.
i don't know if i explained it right. i had the brother 1600s, bigger than a regular home sewer, and i ended up selling it. it drove me nuts because it was so hard to make big quilts. after all, that was why i got it. i ended up only making 2 quilts, injuring myself and staying as far away from it as possible until i sold it. now i have an 18"er, the tin lizzie. very basic by choice and price., but works just fine. i tried everything, but everything. and then i felt i could make my decision and the best deal.
02-14-2010, 02:36 PM
#14
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Sullivan, IL
Posts: 361
You might want to take a look at the Voyager 17 on the Hinterberg frame. They have a special for a package (including stitch regulator) for around $4300 right now. I'm seriously considering getting one. I drove one at a show last year and liked it.
02-14-2010, 08:24 PM
#20
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Alabama
Posts: 2,474
Santa brought me a Voyager 17 for Christmas, and I have enjoyed the machine. There are some problems and I am having to ship it back for repair. It is a stretch industrial machine and the finish cracked in shipment. They will pay for return shipping fees for up to a year, but it is still a hassle.
As far as using the machine, I have loved it. I can meander quilt a twin size in 2-3 hours.
As far as using the machine, I have loved it. I can meander quilt a twin size in 2-3 hours.
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