New machine purchase?
08-21-2012, 12:46 PM
#12
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Pacific NW USA
Posts: 883
Worth it? I bought one recently and I love it and am I am so happy to have it! For me, I have the desire to use it and will be making my way through my quilt tops as my skills develop. I was very lucky to run across a good deal on a floor model Sweet 16. We were able to pay cash, and I try to not look back. Yes, they are relatively expensive; kind of like hubby’s table saw and riding mower were expensive. He enjoys having and using those items and they make his tasks more enjoyable and productive.
The HQ Sweet 16 is a quality product that really does make quilting easier, more fun and more productive -- at least for me. Maneuvering so much easier with the work area it provides. It doesn’t take up a lot of room compared to the stand-up models which occupy the space of a good-sized room. The Sweet 16 is darned cute and it’s a joy to use. And, it is Made in the USA (for those who care about jobs in America).
Like many women, I’ve conditioned myself to feel guilty spending money on myself especially for items whose main purpose is my enjoyment. Hubby reminds me often not to feel that way. My family is far from rich however this purchase was not going to have an adverse affect on our family economy. So for me, YES, it was worth it and I am happy and feel privileged to have it. (:
On the other hand, my good friend and sewing buddy would love to have one as well. For her though, the answer on “worth” would have to be: No. She honestly doesn’t have the space in her apartment, even for the Sweet 16, nor can she afford any sort payment plan as she is a single parent struggling through a very difficult economy. Will she still have a wonderful time sewing and quilting without one? Yes, absolutely! And, of course, I will be happy to share my machine with her.
So, “worth” is a question to which only you have the answer. If you decide yes, I imagine you will love yours too! (:
Wishing you much Quilty-Fun!
The HQ Sweet 16 is a quality product that really does make quilting easier, more fun and more productive -- at least for me. Maneuvering so much easier with the work area it provides. It doesn’t take up a lot of room compared to the stand-up models which occupy the space of a good-sized room. The Sweet 16 is darned cute and it’s a joy to use. And, it is Made in the USA (for those who care about jobs in America).
Like many women, I’ve conditioned myself to feel guilty spending money on myself especially for items whose main purpose is my enjoyment. Hubby reminds me often not to feel that way. My family is far from rich however this purchase was not going to have an adverse affect on our family economy. So for me, YES, it was worth it and I am happy and feel privileged to have it. (:
On the other hand, my good friend and sewing buddy would love to have one as well. For her though, the answer on “worth” would have to be: No. She honestly doesn’t have the space in her apartment, even for the Sweet 16, nor can she afford any sort payment plan as she is a single parent struggling through a very difficult economy. Will she still have a wonderful time sewing and quilting without one? Yes, absolutely! And, of course, I will be happy to share my machine with her.
So, “worth” is a question to which only you have the answer. If you decide yes, I imagine you will love yours too! (:
Wishing you much Quilty-Fun!
08-21-2012, 12:50 PM
#13
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Orange County NY
Posts: 641
Oh how I wish. I have been looking at the HQ Sweet 16 since last year and would love to own it. I say if you can get it why not. It's for a hobby you love to do and it will help you finish your projects faster then if you had to quilt on your sewing machine. Who knows you may later turn it into a profit for yourself. Like my husband says, there is nothing like having the right tools to do a great job!! And I agree! The love you have for quilting should be enough of a reason to justify your purchase plus this is a machine you will use for years on end! When you get it post a picture so we can all drool over it..
08-21-2012, 02:28 PM
#14
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Utah
Posts: 8,844
So does the stitch regulator do a pretty good job?
08-22-2012, 06:26 AM
#17
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 4,783
I m no help, I am right where you are now.
I am on the fence between a long arm and a new DMS, the DMS I want is 3200.00 - the new Brother. I could quilt on it, but I can't decide between going the route of DMS quilting or long arm. Pros and Cons of both. I get nervous when I hear people talk about how much is involved in getting the quilt loaded on the frame, adjusting the tension, and on and on.
But you have to baste the quilts when you do them on the DMS and I hate that and but I don't know if I can handle wresteling the quilts on a DMS either. So confused.
I am on the fence between a long arm and a new DMS, the DMS I want is 3200.00 - the new Brother. I could quilt on it, but I can't decide between going the route of DMS quilting or long arm. Pros and Cons of both. I get nervous when I hear people talk about how much is involved in getting the quilt loaded on the frame, adjusting the tension, and on and on.
But you have to baste the quilts when you do them on the DMS and I hate that and but I don't know if I can handle wresteling the quilts on a DMS either. So confused.
08-22-2012, 06:34 AM
#18
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Eastern Washington
Posts: 29,519
Definitely go for it! I have the HQ 16 with a 12' table, and I love it! I do mostly my own quilting, and have done a few for others. I also got tired of trying to get an "appt." to quilt my stuff, and having to take a day off of work to get it done.
No more! Love this machine! It is easier to load, etc. than one thinks. JMHO~
No more! Love this machine! It is easier to load, etc. than one thinks. JMHO~
08-22-2012, 09:36 AM
#19
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: N E Pennsylvania
Posts: 208
I'm really set on the Sweet 16, I haven't actually thought about the HQ16, I leaning to the sweet because it is a sit-down model, (I'm not getting any younger, and don't like standing for extended lengths of time), and even though I think I have the room, I don't want to take up all the space I have with a really large machine and frame.
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