Quilt Show
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Quilt Show
I'm having been thinking of getting a Long Arm Quilting Machine and wondering about going to Quilt Shows? Do they offer better deals there? Or stick with LQS? There is 2 quilt Shows hosting this weekend, both are 3 hrs driving from my area. Just wonder if its worth making a trip?
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usually the shows offer better deals. go to your local shop, see what they offer, they go to the show. i find that even if the shop cannot offer a discount, they will throw in extras. besides, nothing like goin to your local shop and you can get all kinds of help from them. even when purchasing a sewing machine, if the local shop cannot offer a better deal ask if they will throw in extra feet or thread. something!
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I have a friend who just purchased a LA, she was in the market for quite some time and told me the show deals were very good. She did end up purchasing hers at a show. If you're in the market for a new one, I believe this is the way to go.
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It's definitely worth the drive to test them all out. I went to a show last summer and quickly ruled out several popular machine brands. Many people love them, but they just weren't right for me and I knew it within minutes of seeing them and trying them out. Other people can tell you how much they love their machines, but we all have unique preferences. A show gives you the chance to narrow the list of which you want to explore further, while crossing off the ones you are sure you don't want.
I researched and test drove different machines for over a year before I made a decision. It's a lot of money, well worth driving to a show or two.
Good luck!
I researched and test drove different machines for over a year before I made a decision. It's a lot of money, well worth driving to a show or two.
Good luck!
#10
It's definitely worth the drive to test them all out. I went to a show last summer and quickly ruled out several popular machine brands. Many people love them, but they just weren't right for me and I knew it within minutes of seeing them and trying them out. Other people can tell you how much they love their machines, but we all have unique preferences. A show gives you the chance to narrow the list of which you want to explore further, while crossing off the ones you are sure you don't want.
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