Home Quilting Frame and Machine advice
#1
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Join Date: Nov 2008
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Hi all, I am just refreshing and updating my quilting skills and have decided to hunt around for a good home quilting frame setup. My budget is under $2500 or so.
I am strongly considering the HandiQuilter II plus a Juki TL98Q and a Quilter's Cruise Control.
I would appreciate advice and feedback from anyone with this setup or a similar one.
Thanks!
Janet
I am strongly considering the HandiQuilter II plus a Juki TL98Q and a Quilter's Cruise Control.
I would appreciate advice and feedback from anyone with this setup or a similar one.
Thanks!
Janet
#2
About a month ago, we purchased a Juki 98qe and Little Gracie II frame with the Grace Sure Stitch (similar to the QCC), and I love it. I've quilted three quilts on it so far, and am constantly looking for excuses to use it. We paid $1700 including shipping, and I would highly recommend it to anyone in the market for one.
I can't really help you with the HandiQuilter, as I have no experience with them.
I have a friend who has the QCC and loves it.
I can't really help you with the HandiQuilter, as I have no experience with them.
I have a friend who has the QCC and loves it.
#8
I have a Hinterberg frame and a Viking Mega Quilter machine. I get along fine w/both but have never done a quilt larger than twin on it. I did quite a bit of research between it and the Gracie but since I have to take down the frame occasionally (when the DD's family comes - 4 boys) I like the Hinterberg for that reason. It is set up to be used sitting but I prefer to stand up - just feel I have more control and am more over the quilt that way. Of course I am also very height challenged compared to avg person!! I am able to quilt for quite a long time before taking a break so I would have to say it is comfortable for me to use.
#10
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Join Date: Jul 2008
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Hi Janet, I just discovered your message on my blog. I love my HQ2 frame and my Juki. I do feel somewhat limited by the machine throat size. But it is so much nicer than trying to stuff and maneuver your quilt through a regular machine. I started out with the separately purchased Handi Handles on the back side of the machine, but recently bought a front mount conversion frame for them. You can see a photo on their website: http://www.handihandles.com/index.html
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