hcarpanini

Check out the Red Snapper loading system. 10 minutes to load a king size quilt. Well worth the $$
quiltsonthecorner.com/red_snappers

Puddingchops

Innova Help

Hi I'm in the Uk and I am seriously thinking of buying an Innova Long arm with AutoPilot.

We have a hotel & have run patchwork & quilting retreats for a number of years with top tutors & like many other quilter have loads of UFOs waiting for quilting.
My idea is to not only get my own stuff done, but to train & rent out time on the machine after I have learnt what to do.

I would welcome any comments & recommendations from any Innova owners and particularly with the autopilot system.

Fiona in Sunny Bridlington, East Yorkshire. England
http://quiltandcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

Peckish

You might check out the Yahoo group for Innova owners.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/innovalongarm/

soccertxi

Ditto what Peggi said! They are a great group and there have been many posts on there of why people purchased their Innovas.

UpstairsHobbyRoom

So you have had your machine for a few years now, are you still happy?
I purchased a Pfaff P3 and have had issue after issue in the 1.5-2 years I have owned it. I want to return it and get a refund and purchase something else. Just wanted to know how your experience was after the initial problems. I to live in Ontario.

Bobbielinks

Hi Upstairshobbyroom, I have owned my Gammill Classic for almost 14 years. After well over 1,500 quilts I am still in love with it. I quilt 5 days a week on it and have only taken in into Gammill's one time about a year after I purchased it for what I thought was a repair, but it was operators (mine) error. Please send me a private mail if I can be of any help to you.

dc989

When I got my Janome Artistic 18 over two years ago I was so intimidated by the learning curve that she sat for quite a while. Then I kept having problems with the jog button which is apparently a common problem with this machine. I was having major buyers remorse until I literally forced myself to use it. Now I use it for basic and charity quilts, but send the heirloom quality out. It will never be my favorite part of the quilting process, but my basic loop-de-loop meanders are looking pretty decent. I even get adventurous once in a while and try something new. LOL

cheryl222

I have never, ever regretted getting a long arm. I did not start out with a big setup; first was a table top frame with a juki, then up to a Bailey on a Proflex frame, and now to a 24" Nolting Pro on a 12 ft table. I guess I am sorry I didn't go for the big one at the beginning. I would have saved a lot of money. I do not quilt for a business, so it is just used for the quilts I make. Plus, another reason I am happy with buying it is that I have 4 close friends who all quilt and I can share my "toys" with them which makes me (and them) very happy. We have a weekly sewing day, sharing bringing lunch and wine, and have a wonderful time.

yel

Buying anything as expensive as a longarm made me shiver. I also tried every brand of machine I could find, that may be a bit easier here in the states tho I don't really know. I bought my 18" Innova, standard tension and no bells or whistles at a show so I really have no dealer. A young man from the company came and set it up from scratch, took him 5 hours and he gave a basic demo also. I overcame my fear of breaking something and have learned in a year how to do basic longarm quilting, can make a pretty fair feather, too. Anytime I have had an issue or a question, I call the toll free number for Innova and talk to Michael. He is in his 70s and has owned the company for many years. He knows these machines and how to correct the problems by walking you thru them over the phone. He needs to know about this dealer that gave such poor service so he can educate them or not let them sell these machines. His number should be on the literature you received with your purchase. If not, email me privately and I will give it to you.
The Innova is a great machine but may not work properly if it isn't set up correctly just as any other brand. I have never changed my setup as it runs perfectly just as Jake set it up. I feel for you, what a terrible way to get started with what should have been an exciting and thrilling event. Call Michael, if he isn't there right that minute, he will return your call soon.
Lynne from eastern KS[/QUOTE]

i love mine to and you are so right about michael....i have been on the phone with him really late when i worked second shift ......i am now over 650 quilts most are charity hospital, shriners,and local organizations

yel

I love my innova and the service is the greatest....keep up the good work ...see