Sit down quilting machine
02-06-2017, 10:32 AM
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Sit down quilting machine
Hi everyone, I was a member here a few years ago, but couldn't remember my name, so I started a new account.
Anyway, I used to have a long arm, but got rid of it sometime ago due to a change in my personal life. Now there's a chance I could get another quilting machine, but I'd need something smaller, so I'm thinking of a sit down short arm.
Its been a while since I was active in the quilting world, so I was hoping you all might refresh my memory and make suggestions. Thanks in advance!
Anyway, I used to have a long arm, but got rid of it sometime ago due to a change in my personal life. Now there's a chance I could get another quilting machine, but I'd need something smaller, so I'm thinking of a sit down short arm.
Its been a while since I was active in the quilting world, so I was hoping you all might refresh my memory and make suggestions. Thanks in advance!
02-06-2017, 12:17 PM
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I know Handi-Quilter's Sweet Sixteen is a popular sitdown machine. I believe it is a midarm, not a short arm. The Juki 2010 is a popular short arm for sitdown quilting. If I had to choose between the two (and could afford it!), I'd go with the Sweet Sixteen.
02-06-2017, 07:18 PM
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I am the odd duck that tried a long arm and found I really missed the tactile enjoyment of touching fabric! I have had a Sweet 16 for about 6 years, and I just love it. I just quilt for my own enjoyment, not for pay, and I don't mind if the process is a bit slower than a long arm. I admit I really don't like sandwiching my quilts that are bigger than a big lap quilt. I am going to have a long armer friend baste my bigger quilts with water so,uncle thread in the future.
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02-08-2017, 04:14 AM
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I have a gammill charm with a 22 inch throat. I love it. I chose it because it sits parallel with the table, just like a domestic machine. I would encourage you to go visit shops that have a sit down and plan to spend a lot of time playing on their machine. It's a big purchase, and you shouldn't feel rushed into purchasing.
02-08-2017, 04:25 AM
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