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Old 07-21-2010, 10:16 AM
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i have been looking at those longarm quilting frames and was wondering if you can use any sewing machine with them ? i know there are a lot of different brand names out there and i cant get anyone to tell me if you can use any, or if you have to buy the machine too, please help
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Old 07-21-2010, 10:54 AM
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From what I learned, the machine will need a specific throat space, and depending on what frame, and accessories you may purchase i.e. stich regulator, or speed control-you may need a specific machine.
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Old 07-21-2010, 11:01 AM
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There are frames designed to work with your domestic machine. I have a Super Quilter. Others may suggest other frames.
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Old 07-21-2010, 11:07 AM
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Do a search here for long arm machines and you'll get all kinds of information.
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You can also google Quilting frames for domestic sewing machines and get lots of hits.
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Old 07-21-2010, 11:35 AM
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tnx every body lots of info
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Old 07-21-2010, 11:47 AM
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My Janome MC6600 can be put on a frame too. That's also another reason I got this machine. Once I have the space for it, I may get the frame.
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Many domestic machines can be used on many different home quilting frames. Many dealers will sell you a package but the machine is not permanently affixed to the frame. There are only a few home setups that are sold specifically with a certain frame & machine--Prodigy, Homesteader & KenQuilt are the ones that come to mind. Most of the true professional longarm systems are an all-in-one package.

You might want to check out the yahoo groups for homequiltingsystems and MQSG. They both have many, many members with all types of machines & frames.
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