Originally Posted by
luvstoquilt301
I have a Janome 6600. I have quilted many different sizes. I have done a queen but did not like it. I was fine with kid ones and large lap (55 x 72 or so). My desire to get more prolific lead me to an older HQ16--no stitch regulator and certainly no computer stuff.
I would think a machine like the Janome would work well for you. I did lots of walking foot quilting with it. I love how easy it is to put on binding totally by machine. I really love the machine. Not sure how big the harp is but I think it works very well and is one of the larger ones I believe.
I would think if you did the smaller sizes on your sewing machine and then sent out any of the bigger ones might work well. The main thing is to get back to loving the process.
I'm actually very happy with my current sewing machine. I have a Pfaff Creative Vision. I believe it has a 10" throat. I do not want to replace it, as I love it for piecing, embroidery and any other kind of sewing I need or want the do.
I wanted to find out if there is a machine on the market that has a harp size like a mid arm but with feed dogs like a regular machine, something I can easily fit large quilts under it, but still have the control of a regular sewing machine.
I agree completely about getting back to loving the process. I'm happy for others that they love their long arms. I do not love mine and it does not make me happy. I tried to connect with it for three years. That's enough time. Life is too precious to waste anymore time trying to make myself love a hobby I don't love.