Quilting Sewing Machine
03-23-2011, 12:54 PM
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Look at Janome and Ellna. They have basic machines with wider carriages and they have a similar system to Pfaff for feeding fabric so you don't need to add a walking foot. I have a Viking Mega Quilter and love it to quilt on but found having to use the added walking foot (on for sewing; off for quilting) a real pain. Wish I had looked around more at what Janome offered.
03-24-2011, 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by GrammaBabs
sandy... all i can say is that i have a grace quilt frame with a janome 1600P that runs on a carraige.... i can do up to king size, but only about 9 or 10" at a time... i've become pretty good at it and love this package... if you have the room, you can speed up your
FMQ, and save a fortune in quilting costs... this all ran me $3,500.... NO stitch regulator... i'm not sure i'd want one.. the trick is to LEARN to move smoothly... and the speed can be controlled... just me input!:)
FMQ, and save a fortune in quilting costs... this all ran me $3,500.... NO stitch regulator... i'm not sure i'd want one.. the trick is to LEARN to move smoothly... and the speed can be controlled... just me input!:)
IdahoSandy
03-24-2011, 09:26 AM
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Location: Medina, NY
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If you are looking for a machine with a large throat space, you could look at a Husqvarna or a Baby Lock or Bernina which all have anywhere from 8 to 12 inch throat openings depending on the machine and how much you are willing to spend.
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