Originally Posted by Pinkrose4664
Hi Cissy
Thanks for the pics! Can you explain the handi quilter to me? Is it the frame or just the handles or both? I see that the Juki fits it so I don't have to ask that. Is the HQII easy to use? Does it just do straight lines or can you make other designs?
I just ordered my Juki and I am nervous. I have never spent that much money on myself, rather, on a hobbie. But my hubby said after 14 quilts it will have paid for it's self by not paying someone else to do it for me.
Hi again Anna. The HandiQuilter2 is the frame that you load the quilt onto. It sits on your table top and you put your own machine on the carriage. Here is the link: https://www.handiquilter.com//index.php?a=VP&id=124
The HandiHandles are made by someone else. They have a speed control but not a stitch regulator. In other words, you can adjust the speed of your sewing machine but not the length of your stitches. Here is the link for the HandiHandles: http://www.handihandles.com/
I'm not sure if there is a stitch regulator for the Juki. But I find that I don't need one. I just adjust my movement to the speed of the machine.
As far as quilting designs go, I have done lots of different designs with just free motion. I don't follow a set pattern or use a pantograph. I mostly do an all over design like stippling or loops and hearts, stars, etc. If you can doodle on paper you can doodle with your machine. :D
If you have any more questions, just let me know.
~Cissy
free motion hears and loopies ;-)
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free motion loops and stars
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