Made half doz tops now. Is it silly to want a HQ Sweet Sixteen to learn to quilt on?
#33
I also have the Janome 6600 and I love the machine for piecing/sewing. But my fmq skills are not what I want them to be....mainly because I am moving the fabric under the needle, exactly opposite of drawing with a pencil on a paper.... my poor mind can't get the transition right, but I keep trying. So learning on your 6600 won't help you at all if you purchase a LA.
#34
Super Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 1,663
The HQ Sixteen is the longarm machine version (used on a frame). The HQ Sweet Sixteen is the sit-down machine.
I tried the Sweet Sixteen at a quilt show and, if I could afford it, I'd buy one in a heartbeat!!
I tried the Sweet Sixteen at a quilt show and, if I could afford it, I'd buy one in a heartbeat!!
#35
Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 128
I have the HQ16 and love it. The company is fantastic on quality of product and service. Good luck!
#38
I have the Sunshine and am very happy with it, I've made dozens of quilts, and only sent out 2 for long arm quilting. Before I purchased my Sunshine, I did all my quilts on my Viking domestic, and with every quilt dreamed of having more throat space someday. With each quilt I was getting lots of practice that made using the Sunshine that much easier once I purchased it.
The Sunshine is less expensive than the Sweet 16 or a long arm set up, so I don't feel as bad about it sitting idle when I'm not able to quilt as I'm sure I would feel if I'd have gotten a full long arm setup.
Another thought - if you think you may do work for others to make a bit extra $$$ there is much more to consider.... Enjoy your quilting and whatever setup you end up with, I'll be watching to see how it goes!
The Sunshine is less expensive than the Sweet 16 or a long arm set up, so I don't feel as bad about it sitting idle when I'm not able to quilt as I'm sure I would feel if I'd have gotten a full long arm setup.
Another thought - if you think you may do work for others to make a bit extra $$$ there is much more to consider.... Enjoy your quilting and whatever setup you end up with, I'll be watching to see how it goes!
#39
I have had an HQ 16 since it first came out. I have drug it across two continents now and it still sews great plus they are divine at answering questions when I am 4,000 miles from the US in SA and it starts misbehaving. I call them and they give me great advice. Also there is an active Yahoo group for the the HQ's.
Quilting on a LA is totally different that using your regular machine. I love mine and will someday get really good at it. Now I do a few things I know how to do well like FM but can't do pantos as the current room it is in is too small. I can only sew from the front as I can't get around it. (Remedying that soon!)
I say go for it and offer it for resale if it isn't what you like. After all this time I could get what I originally paid for mine on the second hand market---but I have had it a while so the prize has amortized out......
Quilting on a LA is totally different that using your regular machine. I love mine and will someday get really good at it. Now I do a few things I know how to do well like FM but can't do pantos as the current room it is in is too small. I can only sew from the front as I can't get around it. (Remedying that soon!)
I say go for it and offer it for resale if it isn't what you like. After all this time I could get what I originally paid for mine on the second hand market---but I have had it a while so the prize has amortized out......
#40
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: League City, Texas
Posts: 504
Sewing on your sewing machine and a HQ is very different. There is a learning curve on the HQ but if you can afford it and have the room for it I think you would love it.
Hi ladies. I've now made half a dozen tops and am eager to getting them quilted. I've watched so many videos and been to so many QS and now have this desire to buy a HQ Sweet Sixteen before I take the plunge into the world of quilting.
In your opinion - should I FIRST learn to quilt on my Janome P6600?
Cheers,
In your opinion - should I FIRST learn to quilt on my Janome P6600?
Cheers,
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