longarm quilting
#1
longarm quilting
I've decided to get a longarm quilting machine and frame. One thing I've been thinking about is getting a rolling stool/chair so I can sit and quilt, rather than stand for hours. Has anyone here done that? Are there any problems to look out for?
#3
I sit on a stool to quilt and then just move it as I need to. I keep my right hand on the handle and my left on the quilt.
I'm not sure I'd be talented enough to scoot myself along on wheels while quilting, but give it a try.
I find my quilting is a lot steadier when I am sitting.
Watson
I'm not sure I'd be talented enough to scoot myself along on wheels while quilting, but give it a try.
I find my quilting is a lot steadier when I am sitting.
Watson
#4
I bought a saddle chair (no back on it), thinking that I would use it when longarming. However I found that I didn't like sitting at the longarm. Now I use it to wheel the big bag of dog food from the car into the house. There's a use for everything, just not necessarily the use you envision when you buy it.
#6
So glad he's OK. I thought about a back, but I seldom use the one on my regular sewing chair, so was undecided.
#8
I too thought I would like to sit and quilt, I also bought a backless saddle chair. I only use the chair when I am setting everything up. I also bought the electric lift for my longarm so I can adjust the height, I do like that feature! What set up are you getting?
#9
Some frames can be lowered, some chairs can be raised. My saddle chair goes up high enough so I could sit on it and quilt on the frame.
#10
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I know APQS sells a hydraulic lift for their 26" and 30" models with deluxe frame.
Last edited by mkc; 02-15-2024 at 03:00 PM.