I may have lost my mind...But it sure is fun!!
I have been looking at Quilt machines for a long time. I was interested when someone here mentioned the new Babylock Tiara. A 16 inch long arm quilting machine--a sit down. I downloaded the brochure and loved the fact that it came with its own table. I'll never be able to afford a stand up unit and will never have the space for one. I asked my dealer about it and he Said he would have one in for the local show. Well..... The show was this weekend. He had one and I tried it and fell in love. Then I went a step further and bought it using the show discount. My DH wasn't even mad!!! He knows I will use it!! No buyers remorse for me!! I may start out with jut stripling but I'll learn. My niece is going to have lots of doll quits while I'm learning!! :) :)
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Sounds like you are going to have a great time with your new machine.
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Color me GREEN! Way to go. If I get one it will have to be this kind of set up. We want to see a pic when you get her up and running:)
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I'm green also! Have fun and post pictures!
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I got inspired with what you said, googled the machine & just didn't come up with what I was looking for. However this sounds like something that would work for me. Enjoy the machine.
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Originally Posted by PolkaBabe
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I got inspired with what you said, googled the machine & just didn't come up with what I was looking for. However this sounds like something that would work for me. Enjoy the machine.
Here's the link. I am just a consumer. I don't work for them or anyone who does. I'm getting ready to have time to use this so I bought it. A little expensive but I ve been saving for it. |
Im green also, very green. Congrats to you!!!!
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Can you give an idea of what the cost was? Not sure how much something like this would cost and would like to have it in my mind to consider.
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You go girl!
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Originally Posted by AngelinaMaria
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Can you give an idea of what the cost was? Not sure how much something like this would cost and would like to have it in my mind to consider.
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Looks like a great machine and set -up. The price seems reasonable for that package which includes the stitch regulator.
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Originally Posted by Lori S
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Looks like a great machine and set -up. The price seems reasonable for that package which includes the stitch regulator.
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Bamagal, that sounds like a wonderful price. Did that include the table and stitch regulator? If so, that is incredible!! You will have so much fun.
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Originally Posted by AngelinaMaria
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Bamagal, that sounds like a wonderful price. Did that include the table and stitch regulator? If so, that is incredible!! You will have so much fun.
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I am unclear about what a stitch regulator does? Can you explain that? With FMQ, I always thought that the stitches would come out dependent upon how quickly you moved the fabric. How does the regulator change that? Thanks.
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Originally Posted by AngelinaMaria
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I am unclear about what a stitch regulator does? Can you explain that? With FMQ, I always thought that the stitches would come out dependent upon how quickly you moved the fabric. How does the regulator change that? Thanks.
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CONGRATULATIONS! Sounds like a great investment that you'll enjoy. Have fun!
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I am happy for you-you will have a blast quilting with it.
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Congratulations and good for you! I am jeoulous. I didn't know about this model!
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Have you had a chance to play around with it yet? I have a Babylock Espire (the newer version) and have been unhappy about the quality of the stiches. They look "sloppy" --not in a straight line, some stitches tilting out at an angle and the back stitches change in quality every few inches it seems. I haven't done any quilting on it because of this and don't think I will. I had really high hopes for Babylock and maybe this is just a "bad" machine??
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I have the sweet 16 sit down, I find the craftsy classes helpful and of course practice practice practice
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firstly congratulations on purchasing your new machine. I have played with a sweet 16 at a show and loved it and your machine looks almost identical to a sweet 16! Hope you have lots of fun!
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Here's strength to your arm. Enjoy.
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I also bought one this week end at the Jacksonville,Fl Quilt Fest. Sad that I will not get it until mid Oct or early Nov.We can both do a Happy Dance.
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Congratulations to you
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Originally Posted by marymay
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I also bought one this week end at the Jacksonville,Fl Quilt Fest. Sad that I will not get it until mid Oct or early Nov.We can both do a Happy Dance.
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I just watched this video and I think I am in love! A bit pricey for me, but who knows what miracle may come?
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Oh, wow! Congratulations! Please let us know how it works for you once you get it.
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So glad you are happy with your new toy. But I think your niece need only a few doll blankets. Perhaps you can graduate to baby blankets and lap robes for charity before long. As you can see, I am a very practical person. LOL
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I see you are in Alabama, where was the show? Was it advertised out of your area at all--I have been trying to catch a show for a couple of months now, and Alabama would have been great for my timing and a road trip.....
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Good for you this looks like so much fun! This mat seem like a dumb question, but can you machine piece with this machine as well or is it for FMQ? Look forward to seeing some pictures!
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wow, that is nice. Enjoy!
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Congratulations on your new machine! Sounds like you are going to love it.
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Yea for you. Way to go, and of course you'll use it. Have fun.
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I just saw that same machine demonstrated at my local quilt show (Greensboro, NC.) this past Friday. Couldn't take my eyes off it. They had a special deal on it too but not as good as the one you got. Yep, I am green with envy also. Enjoy!
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Ditto, Ditto I am so GREEN the only way I will ever have a designated machine for quilting is a sit down model. I keep praying that some way I will get one since I guarantee it would get used a lot. Enjoy and have fun learning and quilting.
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Thanks for sharing the price. I couldn't find the price on the web site.
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Have a great time. Sounds like a good deal.
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Congrats and have a lot of fun.. do let us see results
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We just got the Tiara in the shop...........it is a GREAT machine !!! I am seriously thinking that I need to ask Santa for one.
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