Quilting machine
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Quilting machine
does anyone have or have looked into purchasing a
www.sunshine16.com ?
I saw this at at quilt show in Denver, Co 2 years ago. I would love any info you all can give
www.sunshine16.com ?
I saw this at at quilt show in Denver, Co 2 years ago. I would love any info you all can give
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I researched this machine briefly some time ago. Ruled it out for me because it is a small, single-family company that makes the machine. There is no guarantee they will be around in 5 years if I am having difficulties. Also, because the company is so small, few people know about it which makes resale down the line much harder (for example, if I want to upgrade). Do they mention warranty information anywhere? I would be concerned about having to pay shipping costs back to the company if something went wrong with it.
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Although there's nothing wrong with a family owned business, you should find out how long they've been in business and find some people that have an experience with the machine. The Bailey is also a family owned business, but they've been in business for quite a bit, their machines have good reputation and so does the customer service. They also have very reasonable prices and quite often have free shipping to the lower 48 states.
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LOL! The more I research the more confused I get. Maybe if I list what I want some one of you will have a suggestion. I already have a Pfaff expressions 2.0 with a 10 inch throat and that is what I do my FMQ on. I can do up to a twin quite easily and a queen is not TOO hard( but not that easy either) LOL! I am looking for a sit down quilting machine with at least a 15 inch throat. It does not HAVE to have it's own table and I don't need a frame. Would like to spend no more than $3000.00 . Not too much to ask for huh? LOL. any suggestions and advice would be greatly appreciated!!!! I guess what I am asking for is a mid arm, but some of them are only 11 inch throats and like I said my Pfaff is a 10 inch. I figured there must be someone out there that could steer me in the right direction. I just want it for my own use...not to quilt for others.
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katiebear1, here's the site for the Bailey, which would certainly fit your price range and specifications on throat space. http://www.baileyssewingcenter.com/i.html
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katiebear1, here's the site for the Bailey, which would certainly fit your price range and specifications on throat space. http://www.baileyssewingcenter.com/i.html
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