Originally Posted by
Jkobler
I'm a newbie at shopping for a long arm. I won't pay $35k and I don't have room for a 12' table!!!
Last year I looked at and tested both a Gammill and a Handi Quilter Avante. While I loved both, I didn't purchase either. I went home and started looking for a local used machine and found a nearly new Avante from a local dealer at a good price. The HQ studio frame can be set up at 8ft or 12ft. I've got it set up at 8ft as that's plenty big enough for me. I've been totally happy with my Avante and my dealer is the best.
Cari