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Old 08-26-2011, 02:37 PM
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What constitutes a Mid Arm machine and how are they different from a domestic sewing machine?
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Old 08-26-2011, 02:47 PM
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Domestic usually have a 9" space between the column and the needle. Mid-arms usually have 11"-15", long arms start at about 18".
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Old 08-26-2011, 02:49 PM
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mid arm machines are larger than your regular domestic machine- with more throat space- giving you more room to quilt.
smaller than a long-arm--an (inbetween)
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Old 08-26-2011, 02:58 PM
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Can you name some brands? I was wondering the same thing! Thanks for asking this question!
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Old 08-26-2011, 03:01 PM
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I'd say that APQS' Lenni would count as a midarm machine.
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Old 08-26-2011, 03:03 PM
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HQ 16 is another one.
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This was educational for me. I thought mid arms started at 9". Learn something every day on this board!
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Old 08-26-2011, 04:08 PM
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Oh, I'd also say Bernina's 820, 830 etc. are midarms.
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Old 08-26-2011, 04:10 PM
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I think a mid arm is usually on a frame, although the sweet 16 by HandiQuilter is a sit down. My HQ 16 is a mid arm.

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mid arm machines are larger than your regular domestic machine- with more throat space- giving you more room to quilt.
smaller than a long-arm--an (inbetween)
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Old 08-26-2011, 04:30 PM
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Viking's Sapphire line is midarm
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