Long arm question
#31
I bought a Babylock Crown Jewel (my first LA) just last week with a Pearl frame and so far, I love it. I agree with everthing An Arm Long said about dealers and I also got the interest free loan. At $216 a month, that's less than what I was paying to have someone else quilt it for me. I'm learning pretty quickly and will have my first 50x50 inch quilt finished in a few days. (mostly SID but I did do a curvy design in the boarder using Press and Seal method to mark the pattern).
#35
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Clay Springs AZ
Posts: 3,229
Dont get a short arm machine. Threading, bobbin, etc. are a big hassle when on a long arm table.
I have an Imperial table and the rods are not sturdy and way to big around. The ends are not going to last long for adjustments. It took an expert from the shop 6 hrs to put it togather. It took way to many screws.
Get at least an 18 in throat machine.
I do like my carraige, it moves very smooth. Now I need a bigger throat machine, just cant afford it.
I have an Imperial table and the rods are not sturdy and way to big around. The ends are not going to last long for adjustments. It took an expert from the shop 6 hrs to put it togather. It took way to many screws.
Get at least an 18 in throat machine.
I do like my carraige, it moves very smooth. Now I need a bigger throat machine, just cant afford it.
#37
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: in my stash mostly
Posts: 882
I bought a used mid arm 4 or 5 years ago a Phaff Grand Quilter 1200, user friendly, a workhouse, I take it in to the ER once a year for maintenance and service, clean it often (get the fuzzies out of the bottom) and have been very pleased with it. Paid $2500 at that time for the full set up.
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#40
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: NY
Posts: 10,590
For the price of the Nolting package (with frame and stitch regulator) you should consider an Innova. IMHO you get a lot more bang for the buck. But you may not have a dealer near by. I love my Innova and I have yet to come across a dissatisfied Innova owner. We all LOVE our machines.
Made in the USA (Texas) and manufactures all their own add ons so everything works together exactly the way it should. Even their frame is custom to their machine.
Made in the USA (Texas) and manufactures all their own add ons so everything works together exactly the way it should. Even their frame is custom to their machine.
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