Originally Posted by
TinkerQuilts
Same here Amanda, I'm shopping for a longarm.
Last month I went to Cody, WY (Friends & Company quilt shop) and took a 3 hour class on their HandiQuilters - the Avante and Infinity models. They require that you take the class before you can rent time on the machines, but I took the class because I think I want to buy an HQ, and they are the closest dealer. They offered a good sale price, lots of training, and free delivery/set-up. I live over 100 miles from Cody. I was very impressed with the machines - the use of it along with their support and warranty, but am still undecided cuz it's so much $$$.
Wish I could go to Utah with you :0/.
What is their price point on the avante? I called a dealer close to me and the price seemed good but they prefered they have me set it up rather than them come and set it up and that made me nervous.. I want it to be square and level. They are only about 1 hour 15 min from me. I LOVE Friends & Co. I could spend days in their quilt shop!!! The are about 5-6 hours away from me though
