Originally Posted by Debra Mc
OMAK, I have the same machine & want that frame. What kind of machine are you thinking of upgrading to? The Babylock Jewel is about $8000.00 I think without frame. Is that what you are thinking of. I really want to be able to do the pretty feather patterns. Is this possible with this machine & frame.
I won't upgrade to a babylock Jewel, even though they do offer it in blue <g> ... For that amount of money, I can have a complete mid-arm and frame with a local dealer through INNOVA ... hubby is looking hard at the Bailey's Home quilting in a bigger size, and with this frame, it is more manageable ... but, then, if you consider what Gammill is doing, price wise, that is an established company that is bringing prices down to my range ...
I absolutely do feathers with this machine ... I don't do a lot of circular patterns where I would have to stop and start and move things ... but, it is doable - - I have watched many do it on different patterns on even the big long arms .... which sort of tells me that it really doesn't matter what size machine you get, you will always want a bigger one <g> - - I think it is a human thing! LOL <wave>