Newbie with questions
07-16-2009, 05:31 AM
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Hi,
I've been quilting for many years but never been on a message board like this. Recently I'm been machine quilting more of my tops and now want to purchase a machine to better handle this part of the process. There is so much to learn here! Like most of us, I am on a budget. Any suggestions regarding choice of machine? I've heard good things about the 9" throat Megaquilter/Pfaff Grand Quilter but haven't used one. On a frame is there really enough space to work a queen quilt ....or do you have to remove from the frame and turn? And how much of a hassle can that be? Has anyone any experience with the Voyager 17" and stretch frame made by Hinterberg? It is a number of thousands of dollars less than the new Pfaff 18 x8" or the Tin Lizzie 18 but nearly the same room to the right of the needle.
Any mid/long arm quilters out there who would share some advice?
Thanks,
Sande
I've been quilting for many years but never been on a message board like this. Recently I'm been machine quilting more of my tops and now want to purchase a machine to better handle this part of the process. There is so much to learn here! Like most of us, I am on a budget. Any suggestions regarding choice of machine? I've heard good things about the 9" throat Megaquilter/Pfaff Grand Quilter but haven't used one. On a frame is there really enough space to work a queen quilt ....or do you have to remove from the frame and turn? And how much of a hassle can that be? Has anyone any experience with the Voyager 17" and stretch frame made by Hinterberg? It is a number of thousands of dollars less than the new Pfaff 18 x8" or the Tin Lizzie 18 but nearly the same room to the right of the needle.
Any mid/long arm quilters out there who would share some advice?
Thanks,
Sande
07-16-2009, 06:12 AM
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Hi, Sande, and welcome to the board from Ireland. I don't have anything other than a domestic sewing machine, so can't answer your questions, but be assured, there are some member who will be able to chip in with ideas for you.
07-16-2009, 09:04 AM
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frames that are meant to be used with a sewing machine (which ever type) roll the quilt forward to the new quilt location you never have to take the quilt off and flip.
when you're ready to work the next section you just loosen the knobs and roll the entire quilt sandwich to the next section and tighten the knobs again. you can even do this in the needle down position so you can have continuous sewing.
as far as a sewing machine for quilting - i really think this is driven by budget first and then you shop for setups that offer the most bang for your budget.
the bigger the throat the better but that also drives up the price.
there are a few setups in each price range starting as low as $1500 and as high as $17,000.
this is why its easier to choose a price range and then test drive those 3 or 4 setups that fit your range.
when you're ready to work the next section you just loosen the knobs and roll the entire quilt sandwich to the next section and tighten the knobs again. you can even do this in the needle down position so you can have continuous sewing.
as far as a sewing machine for quilting - i really think this is driven by budget first and then you shop for setups that offer the most bang for your budget.
the bigger the throat the better but that also drives up the price.
there are a few setups in each price range starting as low as $1500 and as high as $17,000.
this is why its easier to choose a price range and then test drive those 3 or 4 setups that fit your range.
07-16-2009, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by kluedesigns
frames that are meant to be used with a sewing machine (which ever type) roll the quilt forward to the new quilt location you never have to take the quilt off and flip.
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