quiltsRfun

A sit down long arm sounds like a good option for those of us who don't have the space for the regular long arm and frame. I'd ruled out ever being able to get a long arm but now maybe it's possible. I'll keep watching this thread for opinions from those who have used them.

granny_59

I was not able to find the vertical size of the throat of the baileys machine. Can anyone help out?

ckcowl

before investing you should do a little traveling if at all possible and try out/check out as many different ones as you can find...then make a choice. just because mine works for me does not mean you would be happy with it. my mom has a sewing machine which cost over $5000 when she bought it (a long time ago) she loves that machine...I HATE THAT MACHINE!
it is an investment and should not be made just because joe-blow down the block says this one is a good one.... if you would not buy a car that way do not buy a sewing machine that way...you need to think of it the way a man thinks about his power tools...he knows to buy the best quality most expensive he can afford-so it lasts.
i am very happy with my HQ-16 which is a stand up system, not a sit down one; but really wish i had checked out a few more before getting the one i have...not because i didn't get a good machine, but because there is no where close for tech support or service.

granny_59

As I live in Switzerland there would be more than a little traveling required............
I do depend on your opinions and on a mechanical machine that every mechanic can take care of.

butterflywing

if you have a technician that you'll be depending on for maintenance, definitely ask for his/her opinion. he'll also know if anyone in your vicinity has one that you can 'visit'.

annyroony2

I also have the HQ sweet sixteen sit down and love it more every day! I am still practicing and hope to get better in the future. I have had it about two months.

granny_59

Do you have a good view on the needle? How is it that its turned different than a domestic machine?
Thanks for all the feedback
Granny

smarkin

I also just got a HQ 16 it came on the 19th of Dec. I just LOVE LOVE LOVE it. It's not a sit down, but I sit down an awful lot at my little machine. I bought mine used it had quilted about 15 quilts (couldn't find a dust bunny anywhere). Came in the original box and all. Found it on the HQ16 page. It is such an easy machine to operate very basic our local Bernina dealer services and sells them because they rarely have issues and anyone who owns a Bernina knows how wonderful they are. Are they less expensive to buy in Switzerland (berninas)?

granny_59

Believe it or not : they are more expensive over here!
They say it is because of currency exchange.......I still sew on my 1630 and I love to piece on it.

where did you buy the HG16?

granky

I have the Tin Lizzie and love it. It doesn't have bells and whistles, but it has an 18" throat, and that is great. It fills a bobbin as you stitch, so you always have a full bobbin ready to go. It doesn't have a stitch control, but with a bit of practice the stitches are fine. The price and the space was right for me too...as well as it being a sit-down.