I've been considering the Sweet 16, so this is definitely something I'd consider. The pricing and options may make the difference. I don't have dealers for either company very close by and that's a factor too on how service will work.
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I've been considering the Sweet 16, so this is definitely something I'd consider. The pricing and options may make the difference. I don't have dealers for either company very close by and that's a factor too on how service will work.
This Baby Lock looks interesting. I may have to check with the store I bought my Brother from since they also carry Baby Lock.
I hope someone can find a price for the baby lock....the sweet 16 is 5 grand (way too much for me). I'll search around for the sunshine one and get a price on that. Keep me posted. Thanks
The Sunshine 16 in a free standing table runs $2,395 according to the website.
Janome dealers typically sell the Artistic 18 long arm quilting machine. From what I can find out the price is approx $7.499.00
Way out of my budget!!
Chris
I tried this sunshine machine last year at the show in Oaks, PA. It was not a bad machine. Hope they are there this year. I would like to try it again as I am wanting one.
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I mostly quilt on a Juki TL98QE, does not have the extension table. I bought one to use on it and it works great for me. It is straight stitch only, it is great because all I do is quilt on it. I have a small space and use it on dining table. Works for me and only about 700.00.
I hope you can get one, if you really want it.
The BabyLock Tiara is made by Handi Quilter as is all of the BabyLock long arm quilting machines, ie: the Crown Jewel. The BabyLock Tiara is the Sweet 16. You can only buy a BabyLock from a retail location in person. If the dealer stays within the BabyLock guidelines to keep their BabyLock dealership, they will not list pricing online or give pricing out over the phone or via any other method than in-person at a retail location. You can however, get pricing and purchase a Handi Quilter over the phone or online.Quote:
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On another note: if you are accustom to pushing your project thru and don't mind struggling with a large quilt, the Tiara or Sweet 16 will do fine. With a sit-down model, you are not driving the machine but driving the quilt. The upside, Handi Quilter introduced the True Stitcher (stitch regulator) earlier this year. It operates on wireless technology. Go to http://www.handiquilter.com/product/...een-trustitch/ to see more details. Hope this helps.
The Artistic 18" long arm is made by Tin Lizzie (made in China) and is an inferior product in comparison to the BabyLock made by Handi Quilter which is made in the USA. Spend a little more money and get a trouble free fully upgradable American made product. You can by the Handi Quilter online or over the phone. Happy quilting!Quote:
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That Sunshine machine looks very interesting. I wish they would make the HQ 16 sit-down machine just like that, with the little extension table that can sit on any table. The HQ as is being sold right now is out of my price range, too.