Originally Posted by
quiltingshorttimer
While you won't find a long arm for less than $200 ( or frame cost and what a lighter weight machine for it will cost), you may be able to find a used long arm for much less than what you expect. It will still be a big investment, but may be worth your "savings" in frustration and will certainly allow you to do larger quilts.
Yes the least expensive machine I like is a Bailey. Not too expensive and different sizes. My friend has one and likes it. I like the looks of the sweet 16 too but now I am not sure if I buy a machine separately that it will fit this frame. And as noted...I am not into frustrations...May just be better to get the whole enchilada from the start. But do I really want that expensive of an enchilada??? Heaven knows I do not NEED it. Justification is the key here for me. I think I will visit the yahoo group and see what machines they have found works well with this unit and take it from there.
Thank you for your reply, It helps me to keep everything in perspective.
