Christine-

I thought I'd add some more info I learned at the Tin Lizzie booth last weekend. I love going to quilt shows! You can try out different long arms all under one roof and decide which one you like the best. I tried out the APQS, Gammil and still, the Tin Lizzie is the best one.

I learned the new Tin Lizzie machines have a new motor, one without brushes. Nearly every sewing machine made at one time had brushes in the motors. I've torn a few Featherweight motors apart in my time and the brushes do need replacing in the lifetime of the motor, depending on the use it gets.

But a brush motor can only go so fast before you start outsewing the motor, the machine can't keep the stitches going when you move ultra-fast with a long arm. The new Tin Lizzie motor has no brushes and the new design allows for ultra-fast movement as you sew. I have a Tin Lizzie Ansley 26, a 2010 model which I absolutely love. Truly, I don't need a new machine, this Ansley 26 will last me another 30 years happily sewing to my heart's content... but when I get a daughter out of college and my son through occupational therapy I have a new Tin Lizzie on my horizon!!!

I met Kelly and Tim, both I've talked with on the phone in the past, it was so nice meeting them. Tim showed me how the new motor works, and oh my gosh... the new motor controls the stitches B-E-A-U-tifully!!! I nearly drooled on the handles. EVIL man! The man is obviously an EVIL ENABLER!!! I barely made it outta there without a new machine. I'm still in withdrawal after being at the Tin Lizzie booth last weekend.

If you get a chance to go to a quilt show, don't hesitate! You learn so much when you spend time at the Tin Lizzie booth. I'm so glad I went... except for that evil man... and the withdrawal... (smile)