Longarm -- yes or no!
#41
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Join Date: Mar 2010
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I purchased a mid arm (18") in Sept. I am new at it and having a wonderful time learning all the stitches I can do. I just quilted one with feathers! I like finishing my own quilts rather than sending out and having someone else finish my work. I did not go for computerized because of the expense and find that with a bit of practice I can do some nice work. So much easier than on my sew machine and the backs are always beautiful too and no pinning and laying out.
#42
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: in the heart of the awl
Posts: 1,015
I'm not sure what is considered a mid-arm, but when I googled mid arm machines, the Juki site came up. When I talked to the salesperson, they told me it was a mid arm (it didn't have 18" throat space). The invoice I received with the machine said JukiTL98Q mid arm quilting machine. I only know that there is a lot of space compared to a regular machine. It is enough for me and I don't think I will need another machine with more space.
#43
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Atlanta area
Posts: 29
I bought the HQ16 about 2 years ago and love it. I get many more quilts done than if I did not have it. Just quilt for myself using pantos, but I am very happy with the results. Would never complete anything if I tried to hand quilt, and it would be too much of a struggle to quilt large quilts with my regular machine. I am not sorry that I spent the money.
#45
As a retirement gift to myself, I purchased the HQ16 with stitch regulator and heavy duty Studio Table. I also purchased pantograms and a few groovy boards to use with the laser beam. I haven't actually done a quilt yet because I am still in the practicing mode, but I love the feel and movement of the HQ16. I did a lot of internet research and tried several machines at quilting stores before deciding on the HQ16.
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