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Old 10-07-2014, 04:14 PM
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Prism99
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I had to Google Ansley25 to find out that it is a Tin Lizzie model of longarm machine. You can do a search here on the QB on Tin Lizzie and find comments from people who have that brand of machine, even if it's not the model you are looking at.

You might want to join the homequiltingsystem group at http://www.groups.yahoo.com and ask there. It's a large group of quilters using many different setups, and there should be some who have the Ansley26 who can give you the pro's and con's of the machine.

Tin Lizzie is more of an economy brand of longarm machine, not top of the line brand. Most people who have had one of these and require a replacement would go to a better brand. My personal favorite brand is Innova. If I were purchasing new, I would probably be looking for an entry level machine here:
http://www.innovalongarm.com/shop/in...ge-detail.html
It would be smaller than an Ansley26, but Innova setups tend to retain their value very well and if you get "hooked" it would be relatively easy to upgrade -- especially if there is a dealer near you.

Have you tried out a variety of longarms? I tried out quite a few at state quilt guild shows before purchasing my used, entry level Voyager 17/Hinty setup. I also tried out that setup at the seller's home before buying.

We could probably make better suggestions if we knew your budget and what you are looking to do with a machine -- for example, quilt for yourself only or also for others (for profit).
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