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katsewnsew 06-06-2010 06:18 AM

Has anybody here purchased one of those longarm machines with the tabletop, I am talking like the "George" from APQS or the QueenQuilter 18. Considering buying one, but like to hear from others who have one or have heard about them. Thanks!

Rose Marie 06-06-2010 06:27 AM

I dont have one but what about the lazer function that long arms have to follow a design. George dosnt have that so you can only do free motion.

lots2do 06-06-2010 06:29 AM

I am interested in this thread. I like the looks of the Handiquilter 16 sit down setup but not the price! Have an email inquiry in to Bailey's in New York to see if they have a sit down solution.

littlehud 06-06-2010 06:30 AM

They look like nice machines but wouldn't you still be pushing and pulling the quilt through. It would be easier than a regular machine but if I was spending that much I would get one with a frame.

katsewnsew 06-06-2010 06:34 AM

Yes, that is what I am looking for, free motion. I don't want the longarm with the frames setup. This is just something for personal use. A price that I could afford, it won't take up much room, and I can do free motion or as one brochure says, pantograms. They seem to be going for around $4,000 new. Any comments, please?

craftybear 06-06-2010 08:23 AM

I just sent you a private message (pm)

peabee 06-07-2010 05:09 AM

i am interested in this thread, also. thanks

katsewnsew 06-07-2010 05:24 AM

I should probably clarify my interest better than I did earlier. I had a Handi Quilter about 7 yrs. ago. Used it with my Juki. By the time I got the quilt on and started, it was time to roll it again, couldn't get a nice sized pattern accross the quilt because the space got limited every time you rolled the quilt. Sold that. I do not want to spend a lot of money on a longarm and frame. I have started working Leann Days designs, practiced, and enjoy quilting my own. Of course, I am not a pro, but practice does make near perfect! These tabletops would serve my purpose for a few reasons, 1, the space - we are presently downsizing, selling the house, so my sewing room would be much smaller. 2. I don't plan on making this a business, just a nice machine with a chair that has capacity for my quilt. 3., costs comes into play as I do not feel the need to spend over $5,000 +. So you see, I want something simple, but will keep me content on the fmq, stenciling part of the quilting. I am sure there are some of you who prefer to do your own quilting. This just seems like a very good way, and not as expensive. Anyone out there have a tabletop???? Let us know how you feel. Thanks,

Maride 06-07-2010 05:30 AM

I am in love with George, but it runs a little over $7,000. Is a great machine. I test drove it at a show and fell in love.

katsewnsew 06-07-2010 05:40 AM

There is a Queen Quilter 18 With Tabletop on ebay for $3995.New.
Anybody know anything about this one??

Scissor Queen 06-07-2010 06:21 AM

I saw some at the quilt show in Denver. I don't remember the name though but they were around 2K. The machine was set into a table and you set facing the end of the machine so you had lots of room to move the quilt around. I'll see if I can find the name for you.

lots2do 07-13-2010 12:08 PM

Katsewnsew-
Have you made a decision yet? Interested in any other info you've found...
lots2do

katsewnsew 07-13-2010 01:05 PM

Ya know, I think I did come to a conclusion. I am going to stick with my Juki and Sapphire. I had checked out several sites that sold industrial Juki machines including the table and they are not any where near the cost of the Queen Quilter 18 with table. These cost around $600 to $800.00 and that included shipping and table. The throat area was only 10.25 inches, which isn't a whole lot more than my Sapphire. But I just cannot justify the $3995.00 cost of the Queen Quilter 18. I know that there is a larger work space area, but you know, $4000. can get me a whole lotta fabrics, kits, and much more. I think I am going to stick with what I got! Any comments, let me know! Thanks, kat


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