Analysis Paralysis - HQ Sweet 16 or HQ II frame with sewing machine
I currently free motion quilt on my Bernina 153QE, just baby quilts and table runners so far. I'm ready to upgrade in order to do bigger quilts. I've tried the HQ Sweet 16 and liked the larger work space, but have recently been offered a never used HQ II Frame ($500 including tables and handles) to use with a straight stitch longer-throated machine (not yet purchased). I've tried a long arm, and felt good enough about my ability to push the machine rather than the fabric. Does anyone have any insight into the HQ II frame - I watched the video and sure seems like a big job to load the quilt. Also, what machines work best with an HQ II frame? Thanks for any insight.