Just purchased a Long arm Gracie (king) quilt frame with a mid (9") arm..... oh dear!
#11
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: New Rockford, ND
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oh i hope you enjoy your set up. i have that same thing but i dont have the big frame.
but i could add it if i wanted too. but the 1600p. runs so nice. i do have the stitch regulator
and i do really like that. enjoy it is fun. to practice on i just put two pieces of older fabric
with batting inbetween and went to town practice. when i bought the machine the guy
told me to only use superior thread 50wt. and that is all i have used with no trouble.
but i could add it if i wanted too. but the 1600p. runs so nice. i do have the stitch regulator
and i do really like that. enjoy it is fun. to practice on i just put two pieces of older fabric
with batting inbetween and went to town practice. when i bought the machine the guy
told me to only use superior thread 50wt. and that is all i have used with no trouble.
#12
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Clay Springs AZ
Posts: 3,229
Does your table also have the option of half size? Mine is the Imperial and I can set it up at half the size and thats about all you can do with a 9in throat machine anyway.
You got a bargain, mine ran $1800 with a Baby Lock Jane machine.
You got a bargain, mine ran $1800 with a Baby Lock Jane machine.
#13
Rose Marie, honestly, I have no idea yet Hopefully, it will get to come home monday and we can all find out! If it can be set up at half size that would be great, I'll just have to watch the size of quilts I make until we find a new place.
#15
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: NY
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To the OP, congratulations on a great deal and a wonderful new toy. The only suggestions I can offer is don't be afraid to use it and don't be afraid to try the hardest thing you can. I draw A LOT to get muscle memory. So doodle any opportunity you have. If you want to quilt feathers, draw feathers. Don't be concerned that not every single loop is the same size, only a computer can do that. Have fun and enjoy the trip.
#17
It's all set up I even have a top on it after a bit of practicing a stipple. Need lots more practice but since extra fabric and batting that I'm willing to throw out are non existant we'll learn as we go
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Loving it so far, now if I can figure out how to tell the cats it is NOT a new bed for them!!!
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Loving it so far, now if I can figure out how to tell the cats it is NOT a new bed for them!!!
#20
Congrats on getting it set up! I have a Next Generation frame with the Pfaff and it's still sitting in my garage waiting for me to set it up. It's on my to do list, but I haven't had much time lately. I'm so glad to hear you're able to use it so quickly!
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