Hi every one,thankyou so much for all your help and advice,I went to the Husqvarna shop today to see the Husqvarna Quilt Designer II with embroidery attachment in action ,I asked about a few lessons in quilt making but was told there would be a long waiting list, but the truth is my Mom bought her first Husqvarna when I was 10 ,the machine stayed in the family 45 years with no problems, Mom past away 12 years ago and I feel I owe her to get one and after seeing all the help you have to offer Im ready to go. Sorry I never introduced myself properly .I grew up Zimbabwe Africa,and am at the moment living in the UK,
This Husqvarna Quilt Designer II with embroidery attachment and card reader seems great but the shop manager is not to clear about the software ,anybody familiar with this machine and its software.
Thanks again :lol:

Welcome!
Boy, have you come to the right place. I only hand quilt so don't know anything about a longarm , but plenty on here do and they will be glad to help you!


Ninnie

I can't give any better advise than already given, so I'll just send a big Welcome! from N California.

Hi from New Jersey! I am a self taught quilter. There are tons of books out there, but if you are more visual, like me, try the website QNN TV. It has many instructional quilting shows you can watch on you computer. Some require membership, but its reasonable for unlimited veiwing. Good luck, and beware, fabric is addicting!

Hi, Do some research on the net. I didn't know the machine you were talking about and did a search on it...found lots of interesting info.

Looks like a fab machine! I use a Janome6500 but it doesn't have embroidery capability. I love my machine but after seeing the one you want to get, I'm putting it on my 'wish list' for when I win the lottery. My wish list is quite long, LOL.

You will find lots of free quilt patterns and tutorials on the net AND even on YouTube. You will be quilting in no time at all.

And of course lots of support and ideas from this message board also.

welcome

warm quilt hugs, sue

Welcome from Arkansas

Greetings from Sacramento CA.

When I got bit by the quilting bug, I took a sampler class to learn about the techniques at a beginner level. Each session built on the previous and it really helped. Just moving from scissors to the rotary cutter was a challenge in the beginning.

As for the machine: I actually have 3 different machines now and I use them all for different reasons. One is a low end $$ for taking to classes. My work horse is a Pfaff with a built-in walking foot. Then I reecently got a Pfaff GrandQuilter for quilting. I took a loooong time researching the machines because they are expensive and I wanted to get a good match for my need.

I was intrigued by an embroidery/sewing machine but realized that it wouldn't be good for me. What would I do (sewing-wise) when the machine was doing "its thing." Hope you find a good match for you and that you enjoy the experience.

Welcome from Connie in Bennett, Colorado


Just find a group and join. They will sure help you get started.

You can join a Yahoo group called HuskyvarnaViking and learn alot from the people on there. I have had Vikings for over 10 years now and love them (I have Rose/Huskystar/MegaQuilter. I am a self taught quilter but also learn from groups and quilt guilds. Maybe you can find one in your area. Happy quilting!!!!!!

Hi Paula,

Welcome from Kansas. I have the Husqvarna Quilt Designer machine and love it. Its an older model but it does what I need. I hope to someday get into long arm quilting, but not there yet. Glad you joined the group.