sewingpup

I think if folks want to put a machine on a frame. Just get a real longarm. I had a regular sewing machine on a frame....then I got a APQS Lucey. world of difference. I do have fancy machines that could be used on a frame. But why spend the money on a fancy machine that can embroider and do all those fancy stitches....when you can just get a long arm that does one stitch...a straight stitch. They hold up a whole lot better and have longer necks and are just easier to use on a frame. If you are on the fence about if you really want to long arm...just find a quilt shop that rents out time on their long arms, take a class, see if you like it before you invest in a long arm. Oh, and there are used long arms out there without all the fancy bells and whistles that a home quilter really doesn't need. I know there are APQS and other major brands that have lasted 20 30 years. some of them are real workhorses