Long-arm quilting machine question
09-27-2016, 05:52 PM
#41
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this thread is perfectly timed! I played with a HQ Simply 16 at the City Quilter in NY two weekends ago, my first try at a long arm. I am just getting into machine quilting ( I have always hand quilted) and was so surprised how much easier it was for me to move the machine rather than move the fabric! I am afraid that if I had had the money I would have bought it on the spot. Cooler minds prevailed, and I am going to the Quilt and Sewing Expo in Fredericksburg, VA this weekend to play!
09-30-2016, 04:47 AM
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You really need to go to a show and try them all. I love my Handi Quilter Avante with Pro Stitcher. I added the Pro Stitcher a couple months later and it was the best move. There is so much education and information available. The one thing is no matter which machine, make sure you have access to education and help if you need repairs.
10-01-2016, 08:00 PM
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10-02-2016, 08:39 AM
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I was at the Fredericksburg, VA Sew and quilt expo, and tried out three machines: the HQ Simply 16, the Coronet by BabyLock, and the Juki VIRTUOSO on a smaller frame. I liked the first two a lot; turns out that they are identical; both make by HQ. The Juki was way too complex for what I want. I talked to the Juki dealer rep, who told me that next spring most of the major manufacturers will be coming out with 15"-18" machines with a smaller frame for home sewing rooms. IN the meantime, I am going to find a place to take classes on the HQ (either the Simply 16 or the Coronet).
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10-08-2016, 02:50 PM
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I also have the Handiquilter 16 that I bought used. Can you tell me which threads you find work the best? I bought 6 cones of So Fine from Superior because of so many recommendations. My machine is shredding it like crazy. I am using Bottom Line in the bobbin and that works well. This whole thread/tension thing can be so frustrating.
Lucy
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I learned on a Nolting funquilter at a store where I worked. When i retired I bought a used HandiQuilter 16 for $5,500 about 3 yrs ago. "Harriet" has not given me any trouble once I figured what threads she liked.
The only other thing is I have not been able to find how to change the LED lights on the front handle bars, but I sew from the back...still I need to work on getting those lights fixed.
The only other thing is I have not been able to find how to change the LED lights on the front handle bars, but I sew from the back...still I need to work on getting those lights fixed.
10-08-2016, 03:48 PM
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I have found Glide thread to be the most problem-free for machine quilting. You can but it at metroemb.com . If Glide works for you, you might want to try Sigma thread from that site. It is less expensive than Glide but supposed to be very similar.
edit: also, check out Jamie Wallen's YouTube video on setting longarmer tension. That video helped me a lot.
edit: also, check out Jamie Wallen's YouTube video on setting longarmer tension. That video helped me a lot.
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