Starting search for a Longarm Quilting Machine
#21
Look long and hard at the frame ..It makes all the difference. after I bought a used machine I had to upgrade the frame .
Machine worked fine but the frame was pretty basic. I needed one that adjusted up and down and at angles .
Machine worked fine but the frame was pretty basic. I needed one that adjusted up and down and at angles .
#22
I love my Babylock Crown Jewel Longarm! The frame is steel, Majestic frame. I have added Creative Touch for computerized! Love it! I have had it for about three years and have had no problems with it! Do attend a quilt show that has a large representation of Longarm quilting machines and try all of them, more than once! What feels right to you is probably what you should get. A local dealer is a great find too! Check with others about their customer service. Big difference if they will service your machine in your home or if you have lug it in!
#23
Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: North Dakota
Posts: 116
I have a Juki machine with a Pennywinkle frame.... I really like it, but......if I had my choice I would get a Baby Lock Crown Jewel.
I am thinking I will try and sell my set-up n then save up for the Crown Jewel.
I am thinking I will try and sell my set-up n then save up for the Crown Jewel.
#24
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 333
I got a machine from sewing machine plus and am very happy with it. I haven't had any problems. When I ordered it, the sales person was a quilter and was very helpful with information and other parts I may want in the future. Delivery was fast, instructions were clear and I am having a ball.
#25
I too hae been looking for a long arm, so I attended a lot of shows and fairs where the vendors were and I really do believe that the Innova is the one for me, Compare all the features and ask for brochures, then do the comparisons from a list of features that you want to have. Hope this helps some
#27
I love my Handiquilter Avante. I was fortunate enough to have 2 friends that had Handiquilter Sweet Sixteens that let me try them on a couple of quilts before I bought my Avante. I was all set to buy the Sweet Sixteen but the dealer said the Avante's were just coming out (at the same price) so I got that one instead. I've never regretted it. I've done a kingsized quilt with no problems. It does everything I need it to do and I have a wonderful dealer.
#28
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Southern USA
Posts: 16,024
I thought about getting a longarm and did all the research. I went to Paducah quilt show and spend all day testing out every brand of longarm, mid arm, and sit down systems and talking to the reps. I soon learned that the best of the best brands were the best. Gammill, APQS, Nolting. The rest didn't come close to the quality. Many were cheaper but I knew I would be settling and always wishing for the better one. I have't bought one because I know I will not get my money's worth as I found I didn't like machine quilting as much as I thought.
#29
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Alturas, CA
Posts: 9,393
#30
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 3
I just purchased my longarm after monthes of research and trying several brands out and meeting several dealers. I bought a demo model 2013 Gammill Vision. I chose mine for a few different reasons. 1. I had heard and continue to hear great things about Gammill 2. Out of all the dealers I met with, my dealers happen to be awesome and thats what I was looking for. 3. By purchasing a demo model I still got 3.5 years warranty on my Gammill but didn't pay a 'brand new' price. 4. They say when you try out the didfferent machines, you'll know it when you find yours, and I knew it. Mine kind of said "BUY ME!" Lol. Good luck and enjoy the process.
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