Originally Posted by
Jean54
I am wanting to purchase a long arm quilting machine but really don't know which machine will offer me the most bang for my buck. Any suggestions would be really appreciated.
When I was looking for one a couple of years ago, my DH did alot of research on the various machines. He has several mechanics licenses, so, you can imagine how he picked apart the various machines. "We" finally settled on the Tin Lizzie18 DLS, simplicity of design, steel bearings for wheels instead of plastic, the quietness of the motor, etc.
We also decided that since it was also the best bang for our buck. Now as far as a local dealer, we had one, approx 50 mins from us, and they turned out to be useless. Definitely a take your money and run. I haven't had any real issues with the machine since I bought her, except I dropped the bobbin racer a few times and DH had to bend it back for me. I also have the Falcon frame with mine, which is a very sturdy wooden frame. I would have to say, ""I love my Tin Lizzie""